Thanksgiving Day

     Thanksgiving stated since harvest celebration of the pilgrims and the Native Americans that took place in 1621. Although they did have a three-day feast in celebration of a good harvest. The first thanksgiving was not holiday, simply a gathering. This gathering was more like festival than holiday. That day wasn’t repeated for years till June 20^th of the year 1676 when the governing council of Charlestown, Massachusetts, held a meeting to discuss how to express their appreciation for the establishment of their community in security. A man called Edward Rawson was voted to proclaim June 29 as the day of thanksgiving. In 1978, George Washington proclaimed the national day of thanksgiving. After that, Sara Josepha Hale who was a magazine editor, after writing editorials for 40 years made her dream come true when President Lincoln proclaimed the last Thursday of November to be the Thanksgiving Day in 1863.

            Thanksgiving Day became one of the official holidays. In that day, each family gathers around a fancy table which has the turkey and mashed potatoes as the main dishes in addition to other treats. Before they enjoy their meal, they start with a prayer to express their appreciation to the God for the health and all of his blessings and graces.