Why is thanks giving celebrated?Why is turkey so important on that day?
2006-11-22 06:53:31 · 4 answers · asked by neera a 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Thanksgiving, or Thanksgiving Day is an annual one-day holiday to give thanks (traditionally to God) at the close of the harvest season. In the United States, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. In Canada, it is celebrated on the second Monday in October. In the United Kingdom, Thanksgiving is another name for the Harvest festival, held in churches across the country on a relevant Sunday to mark the end of the local harvest, though it is not thought of as a major event (compared to Christmas or Easter) as it is in other parts of the world. This tradition was taken to North America by early settlers, where it became much more important.
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2006-11-22 06:56:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Actually, turkey is important on Thanksgiving because it's a game bird native to the Americas. Since the day is meant to celebrate the settlers' survival in the New World, a local cuisine is appropriate. It's also got enough meat on it to be a practical dish to serve to a large group.
2006-11-22 07:06:13 · answer #2 · answered by KC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To remember the BEginning of the United States...turkey is common food for this time cuz its cheap and delicious..
2006-11-22 06:56:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its just another commercial holiday to boost the economy, they say they are celebrating their first feast with the indians but in reality they just slaughtered them like turkeys
2006-11-22 06:56:34 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋