Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving Day
Posted in Christian Festivals, Festivals in December on 13. Dec, 2009
As the name suggests, Thanksgiving Day is a day to thank the Lord for His bounties. It is basically a harvest festival. Thanksgiving Day is mainly celebrated in the U.S. and Canada. It originated in the U.S. in the early 17th century when colonists and Indians joined together to celebrate a good harvest after a harsh winter of starvation and adversity. Over the years the festival gained importance and Abraham Lincoln declared the final Thursday of November as Thanksgiving Day. Realizing the significance of Thanksgiving Day, in 1941 the U.S Congress declared it a National Holiday. In Canada, it is celebrated on the 25th of October.
Thanksgiving Day is a joyous occasion and is celebrated with lavish dinners, bringing family together and colorful parades.Thanksgiving Day is a time for family get-together and an elaborate meal is prepared for this occasion. Roast

Turkey is the main item on the menu followed by pumpkin pies and lots of fruits.
A lively feature of Thanksgiving Day is the colorful parades that take place in major cities in the U.S. like New York, Miami, San Diego, Chicago and Phoenix. Animal-shaped Helium-filled balloons, beautifully-decorated floats with unique themes and vibrant colors and live bands are the main attractions of the parades. Thousands of people gather on the streets to watch the parades and many others watch on T.V. On Thanksgiving Day people sit back and enjoy time with their families.