Thanksgiving Day and Its Celebration Customs.
We often take the opportunity of Thanksgiving Day to express the heartfelt love and sincere gratitude to people who love and care for us. Then, when is Thanksgiving Day? How people celebrate it?
Date of Thanksgiving Day
Depending on different area, the date of Thanksgiving Day varies every year and people celebrate it in different time of the year.
United States
Thanksgiving Day finds its roots in America. It is celebrated with lot of fervor and euphoria on the fourth Thursday in November. For the people in US, Thanksgiving is a time for merrymaking, shopping, family reunion, feasts and family dinners. People also take time to thank God for his constant grace and for all the material possessions man enjoys. For many Thanksgiving is also the time to thank near and dear ones and being grateful for their kindness.
Just see the exact day of Thanksgiving in the past, present and coming years.
Thanksgiving Day in 2007 - November 22
Thanksgiving Day in 2008 - November 27
Thanksgiving Day in 2009 - November 19
Canada
Thanksgiving Day in Canada is, however, celebrated on the second Monday in the month of October every year. Canada celebrates Thanksgiving Day a month earlier because autumn season starts early in Canada than in America. See the below info:
Thanksgiving Day in 2007 - October 8
Thanksgiving Day in 2008 - October 13
Thanksgiving Day in 2009 - October 12
Celebration Customs of Thanksgiving Day
How people celebrate Thanksgiving Day? For centuries, people
1) Decorate homes.
Thanksgiving is a time to decorate homes with wreaths, fresh and dried flowers. People beautify their homes; give the interiors a whole new look and feel. They light lamps to brighten the environment. Tables are adorned with best china and antique silver cutlery to mark the occasion.
2) Enjoy family dinner and reunion religiously.
Everyone follows the custom of family dinner and reunion religiously every year. Distances don't really matter as relatives drive down to be with their family. Feasts are usually held at home. It is a time to enjoy their favorite 'Roasted Turkey' with the family.
3) Show gratitude, offer various meal time prayers, and send loving messages and warm wishes.
For centuries, Thanksgiving is a time for mankind thanks God for all his blessings and grace. It is also a time to show gratitude to your friends and relatives, offer various meal time prayers during the day. Thanksgiving is a day when people send loving messages and warm wishes to their relatives, colleagues at work place, superiors and subordinates, near and dear ones. It is a day of conveying their feelings through Thanksgiving cards.
