Thanksgiving Day is observed with much jubilation and in the United States as well as several other countries. It signifies a feeling of gratitude to God for His love and blessings. Specifically, it is commemorated as a gesture of thankfulness towards God for the abundance of the autumn harvest.

In the United States, Thanksgiving Day is officially celebrated of the fourth Thursday in the month of November each year. It usually turns out as a long weekend, and the Friday that follow immediately after Thanksgiving Day is commonly known as ‘Black Friday’. The official Christmas season commences with Thanksgiving Day and retail sales sore tremendously on ‘Black Friday’.

Thanksgiving Day is customarily celebrated with a feast, and friends and family come together for it. It is thought to be a very significant gathering and it is not unusual for people to commute from long distances to be with members of their family to celebrate Thanksgiving. The traditional dish cooked for the occasion is Turkey, along with pumpkin pie, cranberry sauce, and corn dishes. Other aspects of marking Thanksgiving Day include a parade and American football.

Thanksgiving, as already stated, is basically a festival that marks graciousness for a bumper harvest season. And while this is the main reason behind the all the celebration, different countries have their own unique ways of rejoicing. Canada celebrates Thanksgiving Day on the second Monday of the month of October, whereas other countries such as India, China, Malaysia, and Korea observe their own festivals on different dates. There is a folklore associated with each celebration, but the underlying theme behind them all is peace, unity, and graciousness.

In summary, Thanksgiving Day is one that brings forth feelings of loving, harmony, and compassion. It is about be being Thankful not just to God but also to fellow human beings.

In a nutshell, Thanksgiving is all about loving, caring, sharing and communal harmony. It is all about being grateful to not only God but also your fellowmen. And of course, it is about rejoicing and enjoying the beneficial results of all the hard work carried out throughout the year.