2006-07-08 13:58:34 · 18 answers · asked by ainonnasir 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is an American holiday. It celebrates the day that the pilgrims made peace with the native americans and had a big dinner, etc.
Why would anyone in the UK celebrate that?
2006-07-08 14:00:59 · answer #1 · answered by Justin 3 · 19⤊ 8⤋
Thanksgiving In Uk
2016-11-07 09:52:51 · answer #2 · answered by midcap 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The UK sort of does celebrate Thanksgiving.
Not on the same scale or for the same reasons but Thanksgiving is a church of England celebration in September/October that is primarily only obseevedbin church services.
It has been speculated that the US/Canadian Thanksgiving was borne out of this with the Pilgrims
2016-11-22 02:56:18 · answer #3 · answered by Ed 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm, let's think about this… This particular group of Pilgrims fled countries such as (England and Holland) due to religious persecution (how many have died for this). Most of them didn't survive the trip on the Mayflower or the harsh winter thereafter. The native Wampanoig's feared them and rightfully so, but a treaty was peacefully reached, and after the first successful harvest, they gave thanks and celebrated together for three days. This is what is celebrated and should be celebrated. Oh and by the way, this probably took place in October, when the Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving. Those in glass houses, just sayin'...
2013-11-04 02:10:57 · answer #4 · answered by Michelle 1 · 2⤊ 2⤋
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do you celebrate Thanksgiving in UK ? if u do can u tell me when?
2015-08-13 06:23:17 · answer #5 · answered by Effie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for everyone saying that only the US celebrates thanksgiving...you're full of ****. I'm canadian and i celebrate thanksgiving along with everyone else in canada. in fact we even get school days off for it.
2013-10-01 08:05:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The adults often refer to Thanksgiving as Christmas for the grown-ups. We usually have most of the earthly possessions we need and are more interested in family and friendships.
2016-03-17 22:13:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, okay guys, this was a perfectly valid question and a lot of these answers were super rude. Congratulations for reinforcing the idea that Americans are douche bags. Have fun living up to your stereotypes.
2014-11-06 05:36:47 · answer #8 · answered by Rose 1 · 3⤊ 2⤋
We Americans Celebrate Thanksgiving because the Pilgrims had their first harvest in the New World in 1621. The celebration is in thanks for that harvest,,The people that answered " Why would we be thankful for murdering people andd all that trash talk are non educated and should just be ignored !!!!!!!!
I agree with Michelle 100% !
2013-11-27 01:58:50 · answer #9 · answered by Ragsmd10 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Yes, for having yielded the American colonies and avoided Sunday NFL Football. We celebrate between commercials during the Super Bowel.
2006-07-09 04:04:20 · answer #10 · answered by ElOsoBravo 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
On Thursday 24th November in celebration of American Thanksgiving in London
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Roast corn and sweet potato chowder
Rhode Island oyster fritters, crisp maple cured bacon, BBQ katsup
Traditional 'Waldorf salad', smoked duck, walnut oil dressing
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Roast turkey, corn bread, toasted hazelnut and dried Michigan cherry stuffing, cranberry relish, buttered beans and new potatoes
Maple roast Virginia-style ham, hard cider gravy, corn pudding, maple glazed yams
Pan-fried rainbow trout, Californian raisin and pecan brown butter, tasson greens and roast potatoes
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Pumpkin pie with Bourbon cream
Blackberry and apple cobbler, blueberry ice cream
Chocolate fudge brownie with raspberries, vanilla ice cream and hot chocolate sauce
£38 for 3 courses
Cheers Mate
2006-07-15 10:35:34 · answer #11 · answered by twofingers_69 3 · 7⤊ 3⤋