America's favorite holiday for family, gratitude, and delicious food
Thanksgiving 2025 is Thursday, November 27, 2025. This beloved American holiday brings families together to celebrate gratitude, share delicious meals, and create lasting memories.
Always the 4th Thursday of November in the United States
Most traveled holiday of the year as families gather together
Traditional turkey dinner with all the classic sides
Thanksgiving has deep roots in American history, originating from the 1621 harvest feast shared between the Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag people. This three-day celebration marked a successful harvest and represented cooperation between two different cultures.
President Abraham Lincoln established Thanksgiving as a national holiday in 1863, designating the last Thursday of November as a day of "Thanksgiving and Praise." Later, in 1941, Congress officially set the holiday as the fourth Thursday in November.
Every year since 1947, the President of the United States has ceremonially "pardoned" a turkey, sparing it from becoming dinner and sending it to live out its days on a farm. This lighthearted tradition has become a beloved part of Thanksgiving week.
Thanksgiving is celebrated with time-honored traditions that bring families and communities together. The centerpiece is typically a festive meal featuring turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie.
Many families start the day watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, followed by football games throughout the afternoon. It's also become a tradition for many to share what they're grateful for before the meal begins.
Thanksgiving perfectly captures the essence of fall, with its focus on harvest abundance, cozy family gatherings, and reflection on the year's blessings. It's a time when the beauty of autumn creates the perfect backdrop for gratitude and togetherness.
Planning the perfect Thanksgiving celebration takes preparation, but the memories created are worth every effort. Whether you're hosting for the first time or you're a seasoned pro, having a timeline helps ensure everything comes together smoothly.
Start planning your menu and guest list early, order your turkey in advance, and don't forget to prepare some dishes ahead of time. The key to a stress-free Thanksgiving is organization and enlisting help from family members.
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