Thanksgiving FYI

Thanksgiving is observed on the fourth Thursday in November.

Reason We Celebrate Thanksgiving:

To give thanks.

Observance of Thanksgiving:

Give thanks for everything we have and enjoy.

Thanksgiving meal enjoyed with (extended) family and friends, consisting of Turkey and fixings.

Macy's Thanksgiving parade in New York City

Thanksgiving Football games (if you like that kind of thing)

Listening to Arlo Guthrie's "Alice's Restaurant"

The day after Thanksgiving is the unofficial kick off to holiday shopping, called "black Friday" (named black Friday because retailers usually go into the black (profit) from strong sales on this day). From About.com