Thanksgiving Day (Noun)
Meaning
Fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- In the United States, Thanksgiving Day is traditionally celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November every year.
- The family gathered around the table to share a meal on Thanksgiving Day, just as they had done for generations.
- In Canada, Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on the second Monday in October, earlier than in the United States.
- The historical significance of Thanksgiving Day is often debated, with some arguing that it glosses over the complex and problematic relationship between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag.
- The traditional Thanksgiving Day feast typically includes turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie, although many families have their own unique traditions and recipes.