Thanksgiving History

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What year did the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade take place?

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1924

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When is Thanksgiving celebrated in the United States?

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The fourth Thursday in November.

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How is Abraham Lincoln connected to Thanksgiving?

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Abraham Lincoln was the president who proclaimed Thanksgiving as a national holiday.

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Who is known as the 'Mother of Thanksgiving'?

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Sarah Josepha Hale.

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Why was the decision made to have a football game on Thanksgiving Day?

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To get more people to attend the game since they would be off for the holiday.

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What is the significance of Thanksgiving in American culture?

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Thanksgiving is a time for families to gather, give thanks, and celebrate the harvest.

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What food is traditionally associated with Thanksgiving?

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Turkey is the traditional main dish served during Thanksgiving.

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What was the original purpose of the Thanksgiving holiday?

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To give thanks for the harvest and blessings of the past year.

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Which Native American tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?

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The Wampanoag tribe.

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What year did Thanksgiving become a national holiday in the United States?

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Thanksgiving was declared a national holiday in 1863.