President George Washington even issued the first national Thanksgiving proclamation in 1789, but it wasn't a permanent holiday, according to The Center for Legislative Archives.

President George Washington even issued the first national Thanksgiving proclamation in 1789, but it wasn't a permanent holiday, according to The Center for Legislative Archives.

Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving did not become a national holiday until 1863, though the "first celebration" is said to have taken place in 1621, the History Channel reports.

Wondering when Thanksgiving Day 2024 is in November? Here's what date the holiday falls on, why we celebrate in the U.S., turkeys, history and more.

The proclamation in 1863 called for a national day of “Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the Heavens.” Lincoln’s words emphasized gratitude, reflection, and ...

Your guide Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving did not become a national holiday until 1863, though the "first celebration" is said to have taken place in 1621, the History Channel reports.

The U.S. has recognized Thanksgiving since 1789, when President George Washington issued the first proclamation designating the first national day of thanksgiving.

Wondering when Thanksgiving Day 2024 is in November? Here's what date the holiday falls on, why we celebrate in the U.S., turkey dinner history and more.

The U.S. has recognized Thanksgiving since 1789, when President George Washington issued the first proclamation designating the first national day of thanksgiving.

Wondering when Thanksgiving Day 2024 is in November? Here's what date the holiday falls on, why we celebrate in the U.S., turkey dinner history and more.