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Thanksgiving Day, presently celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November, has been an annual tradition in the United States since 1863.
It became a federal holiday in the year 1941. Thanksgiving was historically a religious observation to give thanks to God but is now primarily identified as a secular holiday.

Since ThanksGiving Day is popular in United States; most of the people want to know about its history. So here we listed some of the (Frequently Asked Questions) FAQs about Thanks Giving Day.

FAQs about Thanks Giving Day:

1) When is Thanksgiving 2009 in America?

Thanksgiving 2009 in United States is on November 26th (the fourth Thursday)

2) What is Thanksgiving Day in United States?

Thanksgiving day in (US) was  originally created to give thanks to God and to commemorate the feast held by the Pilgrim colonists, celebrated annually on the fourth Thursday of November.

3) What is Thanksgiving Day in Canada?

Thanksgiving day in Canada was A holiday, originally to give thanks to God for the harvest, celebrated annually on the second Monday of October.

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Thanksgiving Day Fast Facts:

• The First Thanksgiving was celebrated to give thanks to God for helping the pilgrims survive the brutal winter.
• The first Thanksgiving feast lasted three days providing enough food for 53 pilgrims and 90 Indians. The traditional Thanksgiving menu often features turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie.
• U.S. President Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving Day a national holiday in 1863.
• In 1941 President Franklin Roosevelt established the current date for observance, the fourth Thursday of November as Thanksgiving Day.

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