Wednesday 27 November 2013

The story of Thanksgiving


Thanksgiving Day, celebrated on the fourth Thursday in the month of November, every year, is essentially a harvest festival. It is a time characterized with lot of fun , gifting, family feasting, community praying etc.

Thanksgiving is most celebrated in the countries of America and Canada. It is a time to thank not only God but also your fellow for their continuous support and care.

Parades,  fairs, eating at restaurants, shopping are an inherent part of the festive celebration. Football game is closely associated with thanksgiving celebration in America. Foot ball matches are organised every year to mark the occasion. Thanksgiving weekend is also the official beginning of the Christmas season in America.

But how did this celebration start?  Watch the video  and learn a bit more about the story of this holiday.