Thanksgiving Day(感恩节) 在 🇺🇸 美国

American Thanksgiving, celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, is one of the most important family gatherings of the year. The holiday traces its mythologized origins to a 1621 harvest feast shared between Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag people, though the modern holiday was established as a national celebration by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863. Today it marks the beginning of the holiday season.

The Thanksgiving meal is the centerpiece of the celebration. A roasted turkey is the traditional main course, accompanied by stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes with gravy, sweet potatoes often topped with marshmallows, green bean casserole, and corn. Pumpkin pie is the quintessential dessert, though pecan pie and sweet potato pie are also popular. Regional variations abound, with Southern families adding cornbread and collard greens while New England tables might feature clam chowder.

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, broadcast nationally since 1924, features enormous character balloons, marching bands, and Broadway performances, culminating in the arrival of Santa Claus. Professional football is another cornerstone, with the NFL's Thanksgiving games, particularly the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions home games, being watched by tens of millions. Many families watch both the parade in the morning and football in the afternoon.

Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, marks the start of holiday shopping with massive retail sales and doorbuster deals. In recent years, shopping has crept into Thanksgiving Day itself with Gray Thursday openings, though a countermovement encouraging retail workers' time off has gained traction. The weekend also includes Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, creating a five-day consumer frenzy.

American national holiday on the fourth Thursday of November celebrating gratitude and the autumn harvest, traditionally observed with a family feast of turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie.