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Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving Day is a communal celebration marked as a sense of gratitude people feel for all the good things in life. This is done by offering prayers, gifting your near and dear ones. The fourth Thursday in the month of November is marked for the yearly celebration. The tradition of Thanksgiving continues till date in the form of



Family Reunion and Feasting

Family feast is an important tradition during Thanksgiving. The entire family sits at the table during dinner and offer prayer to the Lord Almighty for his continuous grace. It is also a time for relatives living in different places to come together and celebrate. 



Tradition of Turkey

The traditional stuffed turkey adorns every dinner table during the feast. Pumpkin pie, Cranberry sauce, Corns are some of the dishes cooked everywhere to mark the day. Though historians don't have an evidence to prove that turkey was eaten during the first Thanksgiving dinner, but the thanksgiving celebration will be incomplete without it.



Parades

The traditional Thanksgiving parade probably started with President Lincoln proclaiming it an official day. The full- dress parade is a way to display the country's military strength and discipline. The main aim of such parades is to lift the spirits of the spectators, provide them with wholesome entertainment. In the present day, parades are accompanied with musical shows and celebrities.



Football Games

Watching NFL football during Thanksgiving is a popular tradition. The traditional game between the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers continues. One of the most memorable games having been played on this day.





Make the most of Thanksgiving Day by expressing love and admiration for everyone who cares for you and everyone special to you!! Try and remember everyone who did something good to you - those who were present with you when you badly wanted their support, or those who brought smile on your face when you were in a pensive mood... Think a little and there will be so many people whom you owe a big thanks. This Thanksgiving Day, make it a point to thank all of them.



Gift them a tight-warm hug, a beautiful flower, a pretty Thank You card or a beautiful Thanksgiving Day Gift to express your sincerest love and admiration for them. Remember the size of the gift does not matter it is the feeling behind the gift that really counts. Given below are some interesting Thanksgiving Gift ideas for those looking for appropriate Thanksgiving present for dear ones. So go ahead select a beautiful Thanksgiving gift and share the blessings of God with your friends, family, relatives and loved ones. 




Thanksgiving Day Gifts

Thanksgiving Flower Gift

Flowers are a perfect gift to express your gratitude to your near and dear ones. They don't cost much but say it all. Fresh flowers can lift someone's spirits, while dried flowers can be used to decorate homes.



Thanksgiving Gift Baskets

Goodies Gift Baskets are a much appreciated Thanksgiving Gift. This is because edibles such as snacks, cookies, food grains and fruits have always been associated with prosperity and happiness. You may also add chocolates and wine bottles to your gift basket and make it even more attractive for the recipient.



Thanksgiving Jewellery

Gold jewellery and other precious metal and stone accessories are popular gifts items during Thanksgiving celebrations. An estimated of 16% of shoppers splurged on jewelry during thanksgiving weekend. Religious jewellery such as rosary beads and bracelet makes for an interesting gift. You may also opt for designer fashion jewelry which are cost effective and much appreciated in present times.



Thanksgiving Chocolates

Another popular option for gifting is chocolate. Available in different flavors, shapes and sizes, chocolates are a favourite Thanksgiving gift among children and even grown ups. Club the chocolates with flowers and see that million dollar smile on your dear one's face.



Thanksgiving Teddy Bear

Cuddly Teddy Bears and other stuffed toys make a cute and cozy Thanksgiving gift for children and sweethearts.



Thanksgiving Decorative

Decorative make a thoughtful Thanksgiving Gift especially for ladies. These days a wide range of decorative are available in the market. You may choose from vase, table lamps, show pieces, candle holders, paintings, photo frames etc.



Thanksgiving Cakes

Scrumptious Cakes make an exotic Thanksgiving Gift for dear ones. Select the cake in recipient's favorite flavor to increase the impact of the gift. If you are good at baking, prepare the cake yourself for, nothing can match the feeling and zest of a homemade cake baked with love.



Thanksgiving Perfumes

A nice way to express your admiration for someone would be to present a mesmerizing perfume as a thanksgiving gift. Select an impressive bottle and recipient's favorite fragrance for heightened impact.



Thanksgiving Household Gifts

Household gifts like coasters, mats, cutlery, crockery are of high utility. Available in attractive designs, they enhance the beauty of interiors and make a thoughtful Thanksgiving gift. 






Thanksgiving Day this Thursday





Most governmental agencies, businesses to close for holiday

Thanksgiving day in the United States started as a way of giving thanks to God for a good harvest. It originated in 1621 and was a religious festival, as pilgrims shared their harvest with the Indians.

Now, the holiday is largely secular, and is held on the fourth Thursday of November each year.

It is traditional for families and groups of friends to get together for a large meal. This often consists of turkey, different types of potatoes, cranberry sauce, gravy and maize and other seasonal vegetables. The meal usually includes pumpkin pie.

Many of these foods are native to the Americans and were not available in Europe at the time of the first settlers. This adds to their symbolism of giving thanks for a good harvest in a new country.

Most government offices, businesses, schools and other organizations are closed on Thanksgiving Day. Many businesses allow their employees to have a four-day weekend.

Locally, all state and federal offices and most municipal offices will be closed for the four-day weekend. Several businesses will also be closed for an extended holiday, as well as schools in the parish are closed for the entire week.

Many families and groups of friends get together for Thanksgiving so it is one of the busiest periods of travel, which causes congestion and overcrowding.

There are claims that the first Thanksgiving Day was held in the city of El Paso, Texas, in 1598. Another early observance was held in 1619 in the Virginia Colony. Many people trace the origins of the modern Thanksgiving Day to the harvest celebration that the Pilgrims held in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1621.

However, the first true Thanksgiving was in 1623, when they gave thanks for rain that ended a drought. These early Thanksgivings took the form of a spiritual service, rather than a feast as is common today.

In the second half of the 1600s, thanksgiving after the harvest became more common and started to become a regular event. However, it was celebrated on different days in different communities and in some places there were more than one thanksgiving each year. The celebration often included prayer and fasting and so were quite different than the modern holiday.

George Washington, the first president of the United States, proclaimed the first national Thanksgiving Day in 1789.





Source: Jena Times






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