Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday celebrated on various dates in October and November in the United States, Canada, Saint Lucia, Liberia, and unofficially in countries like …

Dec 3, 2025 · Thanksgiving Day, annual national holiday in the United States and Canada celebrating the harvest and other blessings of the past year. It is observed on the fourth Thursday in November …

Oct 27, 2009 · It wasn’t until 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, that President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day to be held on the last Thursday in November. Americans …

Dec 4, 2025 · Thanksgiving Day has been held on the fourth Thursday in November since 1941, which means that the date of the holiday shifts each year. The earliest Thanksgiving can occur is …

Nov 26, 2020 · Discover the full history of Thanksgiving, some tips on how to celebrate, and some amazing recipes for your family to try.

Nov 20, 2024 · Celebrating Thanksgiving with insights into interesting truths and popular myths about this uniquely American holiday, with related highlights from Library of Congress collections.

Nov 24, 2025 · Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving? Find out when Thanksgiving became a national holiday, why it's on a Thursday and any other Thanksgiving questions.