It’s time again for the Americans of the United States and other parts of the globe to pay thanks to the Almighty and every near and dear one for their support and love as the festival of Thanksgiving is round the corner. Like every year, Americans will be celebrating this festival with great grandeur. So a little bit of information regarding the festival of Thanksgiving Day would definitely help you know about the festivity, its history and about its celebration as well.
Thanksgiving Day Festival is the time for people in United States to show their thankful gratitude to their almighty and loved ones. But there are many facts about this cheerful festival which you must know. These are:
When is the Celebration of Thanksgiving Day in 2016?
This year on Thursday, November 24th 2016 which will be the fourth Thursday in November, people will be celebrating Thanksgiving Day with the great fervor.
Thanksgiving Day traditionally turn on the ‘Holiday season’ in the United States. This day for Thanksgiving celebration was introduced by the President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the year 1939 and then was approved by Congress in 1941. Furthermore, FDR changed the date from Abraham Lincoln’s designation as the last Thursday in November for Thanksgiving celebration because many times there are 5 Thursdays in the month. It is an important festival celebration of Christians just like Christmas.
What is the History behind the Celebration of Thanksgiving Day?
In the 16th Century, the first thanksgiving services in the territory that currently belongs to the United States was documented and conducted by Spaniards and the Frenchin. Today most Americans acknowledge the first Thanksgiving Day as the meal shared by Pilgrims and Native Americans in the year 1621. However, Thanksgiving holiday was not official until it was been declared by Abraham Lincoln in the year 1863.
Why Americans Eat Turkey on Thanksgiving Day?
According to a Theory, the choice of Turkey was inspired by Queen Elizabeth I who was eating dinner when she heard that many Spanish ships has sunken on their way to attack England. It is been believed that Queenie was so thrilled with the news that she ordered goose to be served. However some claim that early USA residents roasted turkeys as they were inspired by their actions. Many also state that wild turkeys are native to North America and they were a natural choice for early settlers of USA.
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