A brief summary of "Thanksgiving"

The calendar year in the United States contains many holidays.

On Janary 1st, millons of television viewers world wide watch as the lighted ball drops in New York City's Time Square, signaling the star of the new year. 

Valentine's Day, observed on February 14th, allows friends and loved ones to show their affection for one another.

St. Patrick's Day on March 17th honors the Irish Heritage of many Americans by "the wearing of the green".

Memorial Day, sometimes known as Decoration Day, is celebrated on the last Monday in May to commemorate all the members of the armed forces who have died in past wars.

It is customary on this day to decorate the graves of American soldiers with wreaths, flowersan flags.

The 4th of July, which celebrates the signing of the Declaration of Independence that liberated the U.S. from British rule, comes midway between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the first Monday in September, when most American children return to school after their long summer vacation.

Thanksgiving Day, though, more than any other holiday, holds a special place in the hearts of most North Americans.

Thanksgiving Day is an annual, national holiday in the United States and Canada.

The holiday can be traced back to a time when the colonists of Plymouth Massachusetts celebrated a successful harvest and thanked God for all the blessings of the past year with feasting and prayers. 

Though the time-honored meal of turkey and punpkin pie has become an indigenous part of both countries cultures, each celebrate the holiday at different times.

Congratulations........,  Jinny.