Thanksgiving Day originated in the United States, when the American settlers were in danger, it was the Indians who helped them through the difficult times, according to religious traditions and customs, the settlers stipulated a day of thanks to God, and decided to thank the Indians for their sincere help, and invited them to celebrate the holiday together.

Thanksgiving Day is a traditional western holiday, a holiday created by the American people, and a holiday for the American people to celebrate with their families.In 1941, the U.S. Congress formally established Thanksgiving Day on the fourth Thursday of November every year. The origin of Thanksgiving can be traced back to the beginnings of American history, originating with the early settlers of Plymouth, Massachusetts.

These immigrants from Plymouth, Massachusetts were then known as Puritans in their native England, and because of their dissatisfaction with the incomplete reforms of the Church of England and the political repression of the Church of England and the king against them, these Puritans broke away from the Church of England and traveled as far as Holland, and later decided to relocate to that land on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean in the hope of being able to be as religious and free as they wanted to be.

In 1620, the famous ship Mayflower arrived in the Americas with a cargo of 102 immigrants. That winter, they encountered unimaginable difficulties and were starving. At this time, the Indians brought the necessities of life to the immigrants, but also taught them to hunt, fish and plant corn.

With the help of the Indians, they finally had a good harvest, and on the day of the harvest celebration, the settlers decided to thank the Indians for their sincere help by inviting them to join them in celebrating the festival.

The significance of Thanksgiving Day:

Thanksgiving Day is a family holiday, and all over the country, husbands and wives, children and old people, from cities to towns, from towns to townships, and from townships to villages, return to their old homes*** to spend the holiday. Those who can't go home also make long-distance phone calls to talk to their parents and family members and share what they are thankful for. The Thanksgiving meal is practically the same throughout the country. The table is always filled with a variety of delicious foods. Naturally the main thing is the turkey. Pumpkin pie is eaten to remind everyone that the Indians gave such a gift to the first settlers back in the day.

In most families, after the meal, traditional games are played. Thanksgiving is an enjoyable celebration, a day of family reunion and a time to renew friendships. On that day, even bachelors are always invited to other people's homes to share the joy of thanksgiving with everyone and to thank God for his favor.

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