By: Prerana Aggarwal
Thanksgiving Day is an annual national holiday in the United States and Canada celebrating the harvest and other blessings of the past year.
The roots of Thanksgiving in North America are traced back to the early 17th century, when English settlers in America and Canada held autumn harvest feasts and gave thanks for a successful bounty.
1. Thanksgiving is considered the beginning of the holiday season leading up to Christmas and New Year’s.
1. Thanksgiving inspires people to give back through donations, volunteering, and participating in acts of community service.
people in the US and Canada celebrate Thanksgiving by gathering with family and friends for a hearty feast featuring turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and pies