Why is Thanksgiving celebrated on a Thursday?

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Thanksgiving is one of the most popular hoisted holidays in the US.

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Thanksgiving Day in the United States is a holiday on the fourth Thursday of November. The day after is also known as Black Friday.

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Thanksgiving always falls on the fourth Thursday in November. In 2023 its on 23 Nov

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Families and friends get together for a meal, which traditionally includes a roast turkey, stuffing, potatoes, vegetables, cranberry sauce, gravy, and pumpkin pie.

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Thanksgiving Day is one of the busiest periods for travel in the USA.

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