Americans Express Gratitude on Thanksgiving Holiday
2,049 views · Published 24 November 2010 · 3:00 · Indexed 24 September 2026
Channel: Voice of America · 2010 · Travel & Events
Americans celebrate Thanksgiving Day each year on the fourth Thursday in November. It is a time when families and friends gather to count their blessings. The idea began in the 1600s when Pilgrims came to North America from England to start a new life. After their annual harvest, they gave thanks and held a feast. Today, many Americans follow that tradition. VOA's Deborah Block tells us how neighbors in the southern U.S. state of Florida celebrate the day.
