Taking a Thanksgiving VacationAdded on 01/16/2007 to Articles Directory / Holidays & Celebrations / Thanksgiving Day Celebration / Travelling on thanksgiving day
Each year on the fourth Thursday in November millions of Americans celebrate Thanksgiving. This tradition dates back to 1621 when the Pilgrims set aside time to celebrate a successful harvest season. This accomplishment was worth celebrating because upon their arrival in the New World in 1620, they had endured many hardships. Today the spirit of the first Thanksgiving lives on in modern day celebrations; however, some choose to take a Thanksgiving vacation to celebrate the day.
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