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Why Is Thanksgiving Celebrated On A Different Date in Canada?

Canada celebrates Thanksgiving on the second Monday in October. But, why do they do that? Why doesnt Canada celebrate Thanksgiving the same day as the United States? Basically, Thanksgiving is a day to give thanks and is not based on a historical date like Christmas. So, the entire world does not celebrate Thanksgiving and even [...]

Why Is Thanksgiving Called Thanksgiving?

There are lots of myths about why Thanksgiving is actually called Thanksgiving. And, to tell the truth, the common belief by most Americans about why we actually call this special day Thanksgiving might have been fudged somewhat. Regardless, the reason we believe to be the truth is just as good as some of the other [...]

Who Gets the Kids for Thanksgiving?

You are separated or divorced and have children. Most of the year you deal with ok but when it comes to the holidays things can get a little stressful. Thanksgiving starts off the holiday season and determining who gets the kids for Thanksgiving can be stressful and just a painful decision for both parents involved. [...]

When & How Did Thanksgiving Become a National Holiday?

You may have heard about the first Thanksgiving, but the holiday did not become a national one until many years later. Do you know when and how Thanksgiving became a national holiday? It really is an interesting story and because of it each and every year on the fourth Thursday in November we celebrate Thanksgiving [...]

When & Why Did the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Start?

Did you know that the Macys Thanksgiving Day parade has been taking place for over 75 years? Its amazing to think so, but it is true. And, because of its history the Macys Thanksgiving Day parade has really become embedded in American culture for Thanksgiving. Back in the 1920s there were many immigrants who worked [...]

What Happened at the First Thanksgiving?

Do you know what happened at the first Thanksgiving? You might have a pretty good idea but the fact is that we just dont have too many historical accounts of how the day took place and all that happened. But, we do have some tidbits of information that allow us to piece the day together [...]

Traditional Thanksgiving Dishes

The traditional Thanksgiving dishes really differ among families and even more so among regions of the United States. For example, there are families who bake a turkey and other families who fry one. There are some parts of the country that cant have Thanksgiving without sweet tea and other parts of the country that dont [...]

Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Ideas for Kids

The kids are out of school for Thanksgiving vacation and you want to keep them busy while also letting them help with the holiday decorations. However, you just arent sure what to have them do! Fortunately, there are literally hundreds of Thanksgiving arts and crafts ideas for kids and a few are discussed here. Of [...]

Is Thanksgiving Celebrated Nationally?

Many of us celebrate Thanksgiving and just assume since we do that everyone else does as well. The answer to whether Thanksgiving is celebrated nationally or not is that it is. Most families celebrate Thanksgiving each and every year and individuals from all over the country make plans to eat turkey and give thanks. Thanksgiving [...]


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