Post by LuLu on Nov 2, 2012 0:56:21 GMT -5
Happy Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving 2012 (also called as Turkey Day) is a joyous family festival celebrated primarily in the United States, Canada and other countries with lots of enthusiasm. This is a holiday, special and well-commemorated to express gratitude and appreciation, and as well as a sincere thanksgiving, offered to God for all His blessings, and as well as to the family, loved ones and friends for all their support.
Traditionally, it has been the day to give thanks for a harvest that is bountiful and rich. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on November in the United States, which is every fourth Thursday and in Canada it falls on the second Monday in the month of October.
Historical Origins of Thanksgiving DayThe exact historical origin of the Thanksgiving Day is uncertain. Although the Americans commonly believe that Thanksgiving first took place at Plymouth Plantation, in Massachusetts, in 1621. In Canada, also, there is strong evidence for earlier celebrations in 1578 and in 1565 by Spanish explorers in Florida. Moreover, Thanksgiving Day is also observed in Leiden, the Netherlands. In the island of Grenada, there is a different holiday however which is celebrated at a similar time of year using the same name.
Origins of Thanksgiving Day in United States
Massachusetts
The celebration that occurred in Massachusetts, particularly in Plymouth Planatation, in the year 1961 was believed to be the traditional origin of the modern Thanksgiving in the United States. This festive gathering occurred early in history and was practiced after harvest festivities.
Florida
According to Robin Gioia snd Michael Gannon, Author and teacher at the University of Florida the earliest “Thanksgiving” celebration in the United States was first celebrated on September 8, 1565 by the Spaniards.
Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving 2012 (also called as Turkey Day) is a joyous family festival celebrated primarily in the United States, Canada and other countries with lots of enthusiasm. This is a holiday, special and well-commemorated to express gratitude and appreciation, and as well as a sincere thanksgiving, offered to God for all His blessings, and as well as to the family, loved ones and friends for all their support.
Traditionally, it has been the day to give thanks for a harvest that is bountiful and rich. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on November in the United States, which is every fourth Thursday and in Canada it falls on the second Monday in the month of October.
Historical Origins of Thanksgiving DayThe exact historical origin of the Thanksgiving Day is uncertain. Although the Americans commonly believe that Thanksgiving first took place at Plymouth Plantation, in Massachusetts, in 1621. In Canada, also, there is strong evidence for earlier celebrations in 1578 and in 1565 by Spanish explorers in Florida. Moreover, Thanksgiving Day is also observed in Leiden, the Netherlands. In the island of Grenada, there is a different holiday however which is celebrated at a similar time of year using the same name.
Origins of Thanksgiving Day in United States
Massachusetts
The celebration that occurred in Massachusetts, particularly in Plymouth Planatation, in the year 1961 was believed to be the traditional origin of the modern Thanksgiving in the United States. This festive gathering occurred early in history and was practiced after harvest festivities.
Florida
According to Robin Gioia snd Michael Gannon, Author and teacher at the University of Florida the earliest “Thanksgiving” celebration in the United States was first celebrated on September 8, 1565 by the Spaniards.
