Entity: THANKSGIVING-DAY
Thanksgiving-Day is an annual national holiday celebrated in the United States and Canada to give thanks for divine goodness, blessings, and the harvest of the past year.
THANKSGIVING-DAY
Etymology
The term 'Thanksgiving-Day' originates from the concept of giving thanks for divine goodness and blessings.
Definition
Thanksgiving-Day is a national holiday celebrated as a day of feasting and giving thanks for divine favors or goodness, observed on the fourth Thursday of November in the U.S. and on the second Monday of October in Canada.
Historical Context
Thanksgiving-Day has its roots in ancient harvest festivals and religious traditions, with the modern holiday tracing back to the early 17th century when the Pilgrims celebrated their successful harvest in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
Cultural Significance
Thanksgiving-Day holds cultural significance as a time for families and friends to come together, enjoy a festive meal, and express gratitude for the blessings of the past year.
Related Concepts
- Harvest festivals
- Gratitude
- National holidays
See Also
- Thanksgiving traditions
- Thanksgiving history
- Thanksgiving foods
A day appointed for giving thanks for divine goodness, observed with feasting and gratitude for favors received, especially to God.