sábado, 17 de marzo de 2012


Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Is celebrated on the 4th Thursday of November. There are many ways to celebrate and express thanks at thanksgiving even in difficult times, there are always things for which to be grateful.
In 14863 President Abraham Lincoln appointed a National day of Thanksgiving.
The History
Before the establishment of formal religions many ancient farmers believed that their crops contained spirits which caused the crops to grow and die.
Harvest festivals and thanksgiving, celebrations were held by the ancient Greeks, The Romans, The Hebrews, the Chinese and Egyptians.
The United States
There was corn, fruits, vegetables, along with fish which was packed in salt, and meat that was smoke cures over fires. They built homes in the wilderness, they raised enough crops to keep them alive during the long coming winter, and they were at peace with India neighbors.
By the middle of the 19th century many other states also celebrated a Thanksgiving Day.