When you hear the word “Thanksgiving,” you most likely think of family and a table full of food. And it’s exactly that. Although Thanksgiving goes all the way back to 1621. it wasn’t until 1863 that Abraham Lincoln declared a national Thanksgiving Day to be held every November.
The Thanksgiving traditions most Americans have are the serving of a big turkey (with the occasional ham), playing/watching football, parading (the NYC Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade started in 1927), making a wish by breaking the turkey’s wishbone, and of course, giving thanks. The whole reason for Thanksgiving was to take a day to just relax, eat good food, and think about all of the things you’re thankful for (hence the word “thanks” in Thanksgiving).
So, relax on Thanksgiving, and really take the time to be thankful for what and who you have. I know I will.
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