A traditional thanks Giving dinner takes place yearly at the white house and in many American homes. Roast Turkey and pumpkin pie are among the symbols of this festival. An ancient harvest symbol, the cornucopia, or ‘horn of plenty,” has also been attached to thanks giving. School and business close for this day of family reunion and national, rather than individual, giving of thanks.
Thanks giving day is a historical, national, and religious holiday that began with the pilgrims. After the survival of their first colony through a bitter winter, and the gathering of the harvest, Gov-William Bradford of Plymouth Colony issued thank giving proclamation in the autumn of 1621. During the three-day thanks giving, the pilgrims feasted on wild Turkey and venison with their Native American guest.
Days of thanks giving were celebrated sporadically on November 26, 1789. President Washington issued a proclamation of a nationwide day of thanks giving. He made clear that the day should be one o prayer and giving thanks to God. It was to be celebrated by all religious denominations. The fourth of Thursday in November became the day of thanks giving.
Taken from : encyclopedia Americana
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