What is Thanksgiving Day?

Thanksgiving Day (English name: Thanksgiving Day) is a traditional western festival. This is a festival for the United States and Canada to thank God for giving them a bumper harvest. It originated from early settlers in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Thanksgiving Day in Canada is scheduled for the second Monday of June 65438+ 10, and Thanksgiving Day in the United States is scheduled for the fourth Thursday of June 165438+ 10. In terms of customs, the United States and Canada are basically the same. Dietary customs include: eating roast turkey, pumpkin pie, cranberry sauce, sweet potato and corn; Activities include: playing cranberry contest, corn game and pumpkin race; Hold mass activities, such as costume parades, cultural performances or sports competitions.

The origin of Thanksgiving can be traced back to the beginning of American history, and it originated from early immigrants in Plymouth, Massachusetts. These immigrants were called Puritans in England. Dissatisfied with the incomplete religious reform of the Church of England and the political repression and religious persecution of the king and the Church of England, these Puritans left the Church of England and went to Holland. Later, they decided to move to a desolate place on the other side of the Atlantic, hoping to live freely according to their own wishes.

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.