Thanksgiving Day 2025 is a famous day to be celebrated in many countries. This day is celebrated as national holiday in Canada, United States of America, Liberia as well as Saint Lucia. The Thanksgiving day is celebrated on different dates of October and November annully.
What is Purpose of Thanksgiving Day 2025?
Thanksgiving day 2025 will be celebrated for paying thanks of the blessings of the harvest as well as of the last years. Moreover, Thanksgiving day has historic as well as social and traditional backing. For many decades this day used to celebrate as the “Secular Holiday”.
Thanksgiving Day United States 2025:
In the United States, Thanksgiving will be celebrated in the fourth (4th) Thursday of November 2025. The day will be Thursday, 27th of November 2025.
Why Thanksgiving Day 2025 is Late?
In the year 2025, Thanksgiving Day will be on the fourth Thursday of November.
Brief Facts About Thanksgiving Day
- The day is celebrated on the 4th Thursday of November in the US.
- In the year 2025, it will be on November 27.
- First of all, it was observed by Pilgrims in 1621.
- Moreover, later on it became an official national holiday during the period of President Abraham Lincoln in 1863.
- Thanksgiving day is celebrated in turkey with mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, and more.
- On this day, many Americans travel long distances across the US. It’s one of the busiest travel days of the year for Americans.
- The day also includes parades, especially the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
- In the United States, football games are a major part of the Thanksgiving celebrations.
- The following day, Black Friday, officially kicks off the Christmas shopping season.
Short History of Thanksgiving Day
The roots of the day is back in 1621, when English Pilgrims at Plymouth Colony shared a harvest feast with the Wampanoag Native Americans. This feast is often referred as the “First Thanksgiving” in American history.
Moreover, in 1863, during the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday. This act was performed to maintain unity, harmony and brotherhood among the Americans.
What is Significance of Thanksgiving?
- This day is to express gratitude for blessings during the year as well as for the peaceful passing of last year.
- A chance for families and friends to enjoy their acts.
- It is also celebrated by America’s historical traditions and cultural heritage.
- This day also cemented the community ties through charity events, volunteering, and gathering for food.
- Lastly, it is the beginning of the holiday shopping season in the U.S.
