History of Thanksgiving Day
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Which countries celebrate Thanksgiving Day?
Primarily US and Canada.
What is the purpose of Thanksgiving Day?
Give thanks for the harvest and year.
When is Thanksgiving Day celebrated in the United States?
Fourth Thursday of November.
Where was the first thanksgiving in the US purportedly held?
Plymouth, Massachusetts.
When was the first US thanksgiving held?
1621.
Is Thanksgiving Day a national holiday in the United Kingdom?
No.
Which US President proclaimed the first nation-wide thanksgiving celebration?
George Washington.
Which US President declared Thanksgiving Day a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln.
Which animal does the US President "pardon" during thanksgiving?
A turkey.
Which month is Thanksgiving Day celebrated in Canada?
October
What will you do on this Thanksgiving Day?
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22 November 2014
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10 Questions about Thanksgiving Day in the US.