Thanksgiving 2020: Interesting historical facts about the holiday

Thanksgiving – a celebration of good harvest – first took place in 1621, when English Pilgrims at Plymouth Plantation in Massachusetts shared a meal with their Native American neighbors. From there on, to date, Americans celebrate the auspicious day with love and fervor

On 28 September 1789, the first Federal Congress asked that the president of the United States to recommend to the nation a day of thanksgiving. A few days later, George Washington announced Thursday 26 November 1789 as a “Day of Public Thanksgiving.”

The very famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, which is televised nationally on NBC, has been around since 1924. The parade also features animals from the Central Park Zoo marching 2.5 miles

While turkey today is a well-recognized choice for Thanksgiving dinner across the United States, it is revealed by History.com that the bird is replaced from originally five deers back in the day.

Another celebrated Thanksgiving tradition is watching the Detroit Lions play American Football. This tradition dates to 1934 when the team won against undefeated, World Champion Chicago Bears of George Halas.