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The original pilgrims celebrated the autumn harvest with
a feast of thanks. The feast popularly known
as the 'First Thanksgiving Day Feast' was held as a gesture of thanks to almighty God . It was celebrated in the year 1621.
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Аfter the United States gained independence, Congress recommended
one yearly day of thanksgiving for the whole nation
to celebrate.
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Thanksgiving Day is a time of festivity, family
meals and reunions in America. Carved turkeys, Pumpkin Pie,
Corns, Cranberry Sauce are the traditional dishes adorning the dinner tables in almost every house.
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Thanksgiving is a time for gifting your family
and friends. The day is a time to show
your gratitude and respect to your elders, friends.
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Popular gifts include flowers, jewellery, baked
cookie hampers, chocolate gift baskets, candy-wreaths, wine.
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Black Friday and Festive Spirit
Thanksgiving day is
the official beginning of the Christmas season. USA witnesses
maximum sales volume on the very nest day. The following Friday after thanksgiving is famously known as 'Black Friday'.
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The ongoing festive spirit, shopping spree, helps the
shopkeepers to register maximum sales and profits. The entire
atmosphere during the time is euphoric, people get in a holiday mood. Families visit restaurants, amusement parks, gift each other, decorate their house.