Thanksgiving Countdown Clock

Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving?

At the beginning of the 17th century, the British colonies in America were struggling. Many people were starving and the situation was dire. However, the Pilgrims were starting to experience a period of prosperity and they were thankful. So, they decided to celebrate the day in which their first harvest took place. Subsequently, more people in the colonies started to celebrate Thanksgiving, to thank God for the harvest and for their safety.

Why do we eat turkey on Thanksgiving?

The first Thanksgiving was in Northern America, in present-day Canada. The reason why they had celebrated that day was that just few weeks before, they were saved from starvation. They were on their trip to find a new land and they almost gave up. They were out of food and one day they saw a flock of wild turkeys. Some hunters were sent and they were able to catch a wild turkey. It was unexpected meal for them and hence why turkey is a tradition to this day.

What day is Thanksgiving?

In the United States, Thanksgiving (or the Thanksgiving holiday) is an annual tradition celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. The holiday has its roots in religious and cultural history dating from the harvest festivals of antiquity in the Middle East to harvest celebrations of later European settlers.

The date on which thanksgiving is celebrated isn't the same each year. Since the date isn't fixed, it can be useful to use a countdown to see how many days till thanksgiving there is.

How can I prepare for Thanksgiving?

The first thing you can do to prepare for Thanksgiving is to plan ahead, find out how many days until thanksgiving and give yourself ample time to buy whatever ingredients you need. And don't forget something even more important: Giving thanks.

By being thankful for what we have, we will be less likely to ask for more. In addition, we should also express thanks to others. Thanksgiving is a good time to show appreciation to friends, family, associates, and even acquaintances. Another way to prepare for Thanksgiving is by seeking to be at peace with the world. Thanksgiving offers us a time to slow down, reflect, and take a deep breath. Now that you know how long till thanksgiving you have, you can plan ahead to make things as relaxing as possible.

Why is Canadian Thanksgiving different?

There's a long and colorful history of Thanksgiving in this country. In the 1840's, Canada adopted the American tradition as its own.

Canadian thanksgiving day is celebrated on the second Monday of October, shortly before U.S. thanksgiving, which takes place in November.

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