Thanksgiving Day, also known as Thanksgiving In English, it is a holiday rooted in American culture that is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November.
This celebration has deep historical roots and has become a day to express gratitude, enjoy a gathering with family and friends.
Thanksgiving Day began in 1621, when the first English settlers, known as Pilgrims, They celebrated a successful harvest in Plymouth, Massachusetts. They shared a feast with the Native Americans of the Wampanoag tribe to give thanks for the abundant harvest and the help they received in their new home.
President Abraham Lincoln officially proclaimed the Thanksgiving Day as a national holiday on October 3, 1863, during the Civil War. This proclamation seeks to promote unity and gratitude in a time of national division. Since then, this tradition has become deeply rooted in American society.
The White House plays a prominent role in Thanksgiving celebrations. Over the years, different presidents have honored this tradition in different ways.
One of the most beloved traditions is the president pardoning a turkey. Since the 1940s, it has been customary for the president to pardon a turkey each year, allowing the bird to live out its remaining days in peace rather than be cooked for Thanksgiving dinner. Pardoned turkeys are often given names and sent to farms or national parks to live out their lives in comfort.
The White House also hosts a Thanksgiving dinner for special guests, including military service members, volunteers, prominent community figures and others who have made significant contributions. The president and first lady participated in the distribution of food to people in need as part of Thanksgiving activities.
This celebration in the United States transcends religious barriers, which is a reason for families to come together and express their gratitude. The national mobilization at this time was amazing, as people from different places made the journeys to fulfill the family tradition. More than a festivalThanksgiving Day reminds us of the importance of gratitude.
This day of gathering with family and friends includes a variety of gastronomic delights, the main dish is roast or cooked turkey, the stuffing, which is made of bread, vegetables and other mix, is usually served inside the turkey or as an accompaniment.
In addition to turkey and stuffing, classic sides include mashed potatoes, roasted sweet potatoes, green beans, corn, cranberry sauce, and gravy. Many families also serve rolls, and of course, pumpkin pie is an iconic dessert on the Thanksgiving table. Other common desserts include apple pie, pecan pie, or the famous pecan pie.
One of the symbolic elements of this day is enjoying a traditional NFL game with family and friends.
After this day of celebration, the attention of many Americans turned to the long-awaited Black Friday. This day, which follows the holiday of thanksgiving, marks the official start of the Christmas shopping season.
Department stores and variety stores are offering big discounts, attracting crowds of shoppers looking for deals and gifts for their loved ones. Black Friday has become a shopping tradition where you can save on purchases, marking the start of the Christmas frenzy.
Together, these events form a cultural fabric that unites people in the spirit of thanksgiving, celebration and anticipation of the holiday season in the United States.
