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About Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November in the US with family dinners, turkey, and expressions of gratitude.

Fun Facts

• •The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621 by the Pilgrims.
• •About 46 million turkeys are eaten on Thanksgiving each year.
• •The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has been held since 1924.
• •Black Friday (the day after) is the biggest shopping day of the year.