Thanksgiving is commonly known to commemorate the colonial Pilgrims’ harvest meal that they shared with Wampanoag Indians in 1621But it wasn’t a holiday until 1853 that Abraham Lincoln declared it a national holiday and kept Thanksgiving as the last Thursday in November.In many American households, the Thanksgiving celebration centers on cooking and sharing a bountiful meal with family and friends.Parades have also become an integral part of the holiday, featuring marching bands and performers.
Happy Thanksgiving. May the autumn glow and delicious harvest of the season bring you happiness and prosperity.