Thanksgiving

usgb/ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
noun

A public acknowledgment or celebration of divine goodness; also, a day set apart for religious services, specially to acknowledge the goodness of God, either in any remarkable deliverance from calamities or danger, or in the ordinary dispensation of his bounties.

The family gathers every year to celebrate Thanksgiving.
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  • thanksgiving day
  • thanksgiving dinner
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Holiday Celebration

In the US and Canada, Thanksgiving is a national holiday celebrated with traditional meals like turkey.

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Are you visiting your grandparents for Thanksgiving this year?
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Family Gathering

Thanksgiving often involves families coming together to share food and give thanks.

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The whole family is flying in for Thanksgiving.
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Historical Context

The origin of Thanksgiving traces back to early pilgrims' harvest celebrations in North America.

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We learned about the first Thanksgiving in history class.
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