What is Thanksgiving Day? Which country does it come from?

? ? Thanksgiving Day is a traditional festival in the West, a festival created by the American people, and a festival for American reunion. At first, there was no fixed date for Thanksgiving Day, which was decided temporarily by American states. It was not until 1863 after the independence of the United States that President Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday. 194 1 year, the US Congress officially designated the fourth Thursday in June 1 1 as "Thanksgiving Day". Thanksgiving holiday usually lasts from Thursday to Sunday.

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? 1879 The Canadian Parliament declared165438+10.6 as Thanksgiving Day and a national holiday. In the following years, the date of Thanksgiving was changed many times until the Canadian Parliament declared the second Monday of June1957+1October 3 1 day as Thanksgiving.

In addition to the United States and Canada, Egypt, Greece and other countries in the world have their own unique Thanksgiving Day, but European countries such as Britain and France are insulated from Thanksgiving Day. Some scholars also advocate the establishment of "China Thanksgiving Day" to promote traditional culture.

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Social significance:

? As far as its significance and celebration methods are concerned, Thanksgiving Day has hardly changed since 162 1. On this day, churches of all denominations open their doors to thank God for his generosity.

Thanksgiving is a family holiday. All over the country, couples, children and the elderly, from cities to towns, from towns to towns, from towns to villages, all go back to their hometowns for the holidays. People who can't go home also make long-distance calls with their parents and family to share their gratitude. Thanksgiving dinner is actually the same throughout the country. The dining table is always filled with all kinds of delicious food. Naturally, it is mainly Turkey. Eating pumpkin pie is to remind everyone that Indians gave such gifts to the first settlers.

? In most families, some traditional games are played after meals. Thanksgiving is a happy celebration, a day for family reunion and a time to renew friendship. On that day, even bachelors are always invited to other people's homes to share the joy of gratitude and thank God for his grace. This is also the meaning of Thanksgiving.

regional difference

? Americans: Reunion, carnival, shopping, eating and drinking.

? In the United States, just like the Spring Festival in China, on Thanksgiving Day, thousands of people, no matter how busy they are, will reunite with their families and enjoy a rich holiday dinner together.

? Thanksgiving holiday is also the most tense time for American airlines. The flight is almost full, and the flight is often delayed. But people may be willing to spend their holidays with their families.

? Every Thanksgiving, every American family eats turkey. Turkey has become a symbol of Thanksgiving. They usually eat some traditional dishes, such as zucchini, cream onion, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie.

? In addition, people will go to church to pray for gratitude according to the custom. Dress parades, theatrical performances and sports competitions are held everywhere in urban and rural towns, and schools and shops are also on holiday as required. Children also imitate the Indians in those days, wearing strange costumes, painting faces or wearing masks to sing and play the trumpet in the street. Families living in other places will also go home for the holidays, and the whole family will sit around and munch on delicious turkey and thank their families. After Thanksgiving, the school will ask students to draw a picture of Thanksgiving. Most students draw turkeys.

At the same time, hospitable Americans can't forget to invite friends, bachelors or people far away from home for a holiday on this day.

? Canadians: Festivals unrelated to religion.

? Thanksgiving in Canada and the United States is not on the same day. Because of its high latitude and early mature season, it is different from the tradition of Americans remembering the Puritan ancestors' settlement in the New World. Canadians mainly thank God for bringing them a bumper harvest. Thanksgiving Day is mainly to celebrate the harvest, thank nature, thank God for the abundant sunshine and nectar, and take the harvest of grains as the theme of gratitude, without any religious color. Therefore, Thanksgiving Day in Canada is earlier than that in the United States and is scheduled to be celebrated on the second Monday in October.

? Canadians will also get together as a family and enjoy roast turkey and pumpkin pie, which is the most classic Thanksgiving picture. Traditional roast turkey is filled with croutons, onions, celery and sage, and then baked in the oven. The average housewife likes to buy a big turkey, because if she can't finish it that day, she can turn it into a turkey pie or a turkey pie. As for pumpkin pie, the most traditional way to eat it in Canada is to pour rich cranberry sauce on it. Be careful when making pumpkin pie, because canned pumpkin will be smoother than fresh pumpkin.

Jews: build huts and hold banquets under the starlight.

? Jews also want to celebrate the harvest. Their festival is called "Mao Festival", which is a Jewish harvest festival. The "Maojie Festival" held every autumn has a history of more than 3000 years. "Maojie Festival" began in Hebrew history, that is, 15 in July of the Jewish calendar, that is, the fifth day after the Jews atoned.

During the eight-day "Mao Festival", Jews set up huts with branches to recall the altars where their ancestors worshipped. These huts are built temporarily, with no branches inserted into the ground and thatched roofs to facilitate light entry. There are fruits and vegetables hanging in the house, including apples, grapes, corn and pomegranate. On the second day of the festival, Jews held their festival banquet in a small house under the stars.

? Greeks: Cakes and fruits are dedicated to the goddess of agriculture.

? The ancient Greeks believed in many gods, including a goddess named Demeter, who was in charge of agriculture, marriage and fertility. The "Thesmosphoria" festival held by the Greeks every autumn is to commemorate this goddess. On the first day of the festival, married women set up a hut covered with leaves and put a bench made of plants in it. The next day is fasting day, and on the third day, a banquet is held to present corn seeds, cakes, fruits and pigs to the goddess.

? European countries such as Britain and France: insulated from Thanksgiving

? France, Britain and other European countries are isolated from Thanksgiving. The British don't celebrate Thanksgiving. For them, the single most important holiday is Christmas. Europeans have no experience in the American continent, and there is no need to thank Indians from another continent, so there is no Thanksgiving Day. Because this festival has a deep American history and involves religions at that time. Many people think that Thanksgiving Day is a popular holiday in Europe and America, but this is wrong. Generally speaking, it is impolite to congratulate Europeans on "Happy Thanksgiving" on Thanksgiving Day, which is easy to attract resentment.

Source: Baidu Encyclopedia