Thanksgiving is a traditional holiday mainly of the United States and Canada, a day for family members to gather together to enjoy a warm dinner, and of course, an indispensable dish of the day. This is a deliciously prepared turkey. Every year, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November.
1. Thomas Jefferson canceled Thanksgiving during his presidency
According to The Washington Post, George Washington (the first president of the United States) was the first to declare Thanksgiving, but every year, presidents have to re-declare it. Thomas Jefferson (3rd president of the United States) was so staunchly opposed to Thanksgiving, so he refused to declare a holiday dedicated to it during his presidency. Many say he has called the holiday "the most absurd idea ever conceived".
Most historians agree that the reason Jefferson refused to declare the holiday was because he fervently believed in the separation of the relationship between church and state, arguing that this "prayer" day was violated. First Amendment.
It was not until 1863, when Abraham Lincoln (the 16th president of the United States) declared Thanksgiving to be one of the federal holidays, that it was officially scheduled to be celebrated on Thursday of the United States. fourth week of November every year.
2. Macy's First Thanksgiving Day Parade Using Central Zoo Live Animals
The first Thanksgiving parade organized by the Macy's Corporation took place in New York in 1914, when Macy's employees dressed in vibrant costumes and walked to the flagship store on 34th Street. The parade used floats instead of hot air balloons, and it was attended by monkeys, bears, camels and elephants, all borrowed from the Central Zoo.
This parade was originally called the Macy's Christmas Parade but was renamed the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1927.
3. The song “Jingle Bells” was originally a Thanksgiving song
James Pierpoint composed this song in 1857 for children to sing for Thanksgiving with the title "One Horse Open Sleigh", and it quickly went viral and became extremely popular. The song is played every Christmas. Two years later, in 1859, the song's official title was changed to "Jingel Bells".
4. Ben Franklin wants the turkey to be the symbol of America
American founder Benjamin Franklin thought the turkey was more familiar to Americans than the eagle. He wrote a letter to his daughter saying, "I wish the eagle wasn't chosen to represent our country, it's a bird with a bad personality." Franklin thought the turkey was a "much more respectable bird".
5. The Detroit Lions football team always plays on Thanksgiving
Football is a tradition deeply ingrained in the Thanksgiving holiday, and many consider that like turkey, the sport is an integral part of this important holiday.
The first American National Football League (Abbreviated NFL) tournament took place on Thanksgiving Day in 1934, when a game between the Detroit Lions and the Chicago Bears was played. According to The Pro Football Hall of Fame, these "lions" have always played football on Thanksgiving since, except for the time the team was called up to serve in World War II.
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