Happy Thanksgiving Day! / myLot

Philippines

November 21, 2007 11:48pm CST

i want to greet all americans on mylot a Happy Thanksgiving Day! since i'm not an american, i'm curious why is this day so very special to you? what's the story behind this celebration? and why turkey, not chicken or pork or any dishes for a dinner? what's so special about turkey and what does it symbolizes on thanksgiving day? what do you usually do on this day being a holiday. any special activity?

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blueunicorn

@blueunicorn (2401)

• United States

22 Nov 07

The traditional Thanksgiving was to celebrate the Native Americans and the Pilgrims having a meal together to celebrate the harvest. It did not have turkey and all the things we do today. I'm not sure how the turkey became part of the meal. I think now days each family celebrates Thanksgiving a little differently and has their own special traditions. For my family it is just a day to spend together playing games, talking, and enjoying a wonderful feast.

redbubbles

@redbubbles (329)

• Philippines

22 Nov 07

hope you enjoyed your celebration. it's just like a family day for you too. thanks for the information. :)

Professor2010

@Professor2010 (20162)

• India

11 Jul 10

Hello i too am not american but from india, accidentally i opened this page and read all the responses here, as i am knowledge crazy i found a lot of details on thanks giving day.. Thanks for sharing. Welcome always.

Cheers.

Professor