druddle

Can anyone explain to me what Thanksgiving in the US is all about ? What is it giving thanks for ?

Dave

barge

I take it you never took history at school then ?



Its so the americans know when to put up their christmas decorations

Jerome

Thanksgiving is from the Pilgrims who landed on the Mayflower in the US (as it is now) giving thanks to the native Americans (Indians) who helped them survive their first winter.

It is normally held in the US on the fourth Thursday in November. The Canadians hold it in October - the 14th this year.

STi-Frenchie

Must've been just before they slaughtered them there injuns.

TelBoy

A more relevant question;

Americans - why?

STi-Frenchie

My thoughts exactly TelBoy.

Americans - HOW did we let this happen?

TelBoy

No idea, but have a nice day y'hear...

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Oh, and Happy Holidays.

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STi-Frenchie

I'd love to take a shovel and ram a lorryload of

MOM'S APPLE PIE

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Not to mention...

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S55 HOT

Why is it held in November then ?

If I was celebrating surviving the winter, spring would be the appropriate time

hotsam

The first winter was a disaster for the Pilgrims. A lot of them died due to the lack of food. The next spring, the Native Americans taught the Pilgrims how to grow food, and at harvest time (November), they held a big feast to celebrate their success. Thanksgiving was officially proclaimed a holiday by President Lincoln (16th President) during the American Civil War.

Canadians also have Thanksgiving. They have it in October because they have an earlier harvest.

Well the Pilgrims were driven out of England (and Holland)due to religious persecution. That explains some of it...

TelBoy

Hotsalami - are you loud and obnoxious?

Or one of the 1% of Americans who aren't...??



[Edited by TelBoy - 12/23/2002 2:14:24 PM]

father_jack

Telboy - you must be one of the 95% of southerners who are.....

Lots of ironic smileys

[Edited by father_jack - 12/23/2002 2:57:11 PM]

TelBoy

Aye oop!

Pint o' mild an' bitter an' a bisceet for me Whippet please pet!!

hotsam

I'm not loud and obnoxious (sober), but my WRX is!

The obnoxious stereotype is caused by the people who live in certain areas of the country. I have outlined these areas in red, as shown on this map: