With the exposure to American shows and films, the festival has gained popularity worldwide especially for the 'Thanksgiving dinner' which traditionally consists of foods and dishes like turkey, potatoes (usually mashed), stuffing, squash, corn (maize), green beans and pumpkin pie.
The holiday marks the beginning of the fall-winter holiday season in the US. It celebrates the produce/harvest and other such blessings received in the year. Families and friends sit together before their meal, express gratitude for the blessings received, and raise a toast to it.
Here are some quotes and wishes to celebrate Thanksgiving Day:
Thanksgiving Wishes
"Let our hearts be full of both, thanks and giving. Happy Thanksgiving!"
"Thank you for staying by my side in this difficult year. Happy Thanksgiving!"
"I’m really glad that we’re family. Thanking God for having you in my life on this special day."
"We are part of something wonderful. We are friends, but also family. You will be loved for the rest of your life, and I am thankful for having you. Happy Thanksgiving."
"Thanksgiving is here, so live it up and be of good cheer, feast on goodies and have fun. Happy Thanksgiving!"
"Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful and to think about all the special people who have touched our lives. Happy Thanksgiving!"
"You are special and my life is better because of you. I want to let you know that I appreciate you every single day. Not just on this special holiday. But today, I want to say thank you for being in my life."
Thanksgiving Quotes
"Give thanks not just on Thanksgiving Day, but every day of your life. Appreciate and never take for granted all that you have," - Catherine Pulsifer
"Forever on Thanksgiving Day, the heart will find the pathway home," - Wilbur D Nesbit
"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them," - John F. Kennedy
"Gratitude is riches. Complaint is poverty," - Doris Day.
"Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough," - Oprah Winfrey.
"If you are really thankful, what do you do? You share," - W Clement Stone.