why did they choose Thursday?
2006-11-24 16:16:14 · 5 answers · asked by cedar 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Thanksgiving
because the pilgrims wore funny hats and shoes with buckles.
2006-11-24 16:18:19 · answer #1 · answered by nanabe 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just another reason why Lincoln was a great president.
Finally, in 1863, President Lincoln issued a White House proclamation calling on the "whole American people" wherever they lived to unite "with one heart and one voice" in observing a special day of thanksgiving. Setting apart the last Thursday of November for the purpose, the President urged prayers in the churches and in the homes to "implore the interposition of the almighty had to heal the wounds of the nations and to restore it...to full enjoyment of peace, harmony, tranquility and union." He also states that they express heartfelt thanks for the "blessing of fruitful fields and healthful skies."
2006-11-25 00:24:36 · answer #2 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because then there wouldn't be a black friday and give people a 3 day weekend for shopping and waiting in line for hours on end
2006-11-25 00:24:06 · answer #3 · answered by gets flamed 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the band thursday is amazing.
2006-11-25 00:53:34 · answer #4 · answered by heartcore 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.belcherfoundation.org/thanksgiving_day.htm
2006-11-25 00:18:06 · answer #5 · answered by Mommyk232 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋