Thanksgiving 1996

Thanksgiving 1996

Thursday November 28, 1996

Passed

Upcoming Thanksgiving 1996 Dates: The Next 10 Years (Day of the Week & Countdown)

Here’s a list of the next 10 years’ Thanksgiving 1996 dates, including the day of the week and how many days remain until each date.

Holiday Date Day Days to go
Thanksgiving 1996 November 28, 1996 Thursday Passed
Thanksgiving 1997 November 28, 1997 Friday Passed
Thanksgiving 1998 November 28, 1998 Saturday Passed
Thanksgiving 1999 November 28, 1999 Sunday Passed
Thanksgiving 2000 November 28, 2000 Tuesday Passed
Thanksgiving 2001 November 28, 2001 Wednesday Passed
Thanksgiving 2002 November 28, 2002 Thursday Passed
Thanksgiving 2003 November 28, 2003 Friday Passed
Thanksgiving 2004 November 28, 2004 Sunday Passed
Thanksgiving 2005 November 28, 2005 Monday Passed

Some countries celebrate Thanksgiving as an extra holiday. It is a time for gathering with family and friends. The holiday is often about thanksgiving for the good things in life. The fourth Thursday in November is Thanksgiving in the United States. Canada holds it on every second Monday of October.

 

The holiday dates back to early harvest festivals. Harvest celebrations and food sharing followed. The first Thanksgiving in America was in 1621 when Pilgrims ate with Native Americans. The harvest and friendship were celebrated.

 

Traditional Food

 

The food at Thanksgiving is legendary. Many families cook up an enormous meal. It is most common to serve roast turkey. Some also have stuffing, mashed potatoes, and gravy along with cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. Some families have special recipes or traditions.

 

People prepare this big meal for days. Share your favorites and try new dishes. And some families have potluck dinners where everybody contributes a dish.

 

Family Traditions

 

Thanksgiving brings more than just tasty food to the table. It gathers family and friends too. Many families stick to fun traditions each year. Some cheer for football teams together, while others enjoy playing games or sharing funny stories.

 

People often share what they're grateful for during this time. This usually happens as everyone sits around the dinner table, ready to eat. They might express thanks for good health, loving family members, or great friendships.

 

Several towns and cities hold parades or other celebrations on Thanksgiving. The biggest and most famous is probably New York City's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. It draws large floating balloons, and colorful floats, and shows them to the crowds.

 

Many also start the holidays with Thanksgiving. Most begin planning Christmas and New Year festivities after Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving means gratitude, joy, and time with family and friends.

 

To learn more, you might also want to read about Black Friday, its origin, shifts, and observance.

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