Gadit

thanksgiving

Definitions (2)
1nounA holiday celebrated in the United States on the fourth Thursday of November, marked by giving thanks and sharing a meal with family and friends.
We gather every year for Thanksgiving to enjoy a feast with our family.
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on what we are grateful for.
Many people travel long distances to be with their loved ones on Thanksgiving.
2nounThe act of expressing gratitude, especially to God.
The community gathered for a service of thanksgiving.
She offered a prayer of thanksgiving for her good fortune.
The thanksgiving ceremony was a beautiful event.
Word Origin
Language
English
Word parts
thanks (gratitude) + giving (the act of giving)
Originally meant
the act of giving thanks
Background
The holiday of Thanksgiving in the United States originated in the early 17th century, when Pilgrims and Native Americans shared a harvest feast. It became an official national holiday in 1863, proclaimed by President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War, to be celebrated on the last Thursday of November.