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Thanksgiving is a National Holiday in the United States and Canada. It is not a religious observance, though the majority of the originators were Christian. It is a time for all people to give thanks for the things that they have.
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What religion celebrates Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving has no religious significance and no one religion.
What religion is Thanksgiving?
It is has no religious significance.
What number is Thanksgiving on the scale of religion?
number two next to Christmas
Is thanksgiving a relagous holiday?
No. It has nothing to do with religion. In 1863 it was made a holiday by Lincoln.
Do South Africans celebrate Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving is a particular celebration that some countries have. It is not a universal celebration, many places do not have a thanksgiving holiday or celebration. In addition Africa is a continent which contains many countries, some of which may have a thanksgiving festival and some do not. The date would also vary.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I know of no African country that celebrates the equivalent of the US thanksgiving.
What has the author George P Hays written?
George P. Hays has written: 'The introduction of religion into politics right and needed' -- subject(s): Religion and politics, Thanksgiving Day addresses
What country ironically does not celebrate thanksgiving?
countries who don't celebrate Christmas - prehaps other religion places e.g - India
What holiday did the American Colonists start?
Thanksgiving was celebrated first by American colonist! ! ! ! ! ! !
Did Indians attend the first thanksgiving dinner?
No.Our view of the first Thanksgiving comes to us from the 1800's and when the history of the colonies were romanticized. It wasn't until 1860 that the holiday became official in the United States. The Pilgrims had a fast each year as part of their religion and when they broke the fast there was a big dinner. Somehow this became the "first Thanksgiving."
What was the first holiday celebrated by colonists?
Thanksgiving ...
What are some forms of prayer?
There are different forms of prayers in the Christian religion. Some of the common ones include adoration, supplication, confession and thanksgiving among others.
Why do you even celebrate thanksgiving?
My religion (christianity) celebrate it to thank God for all he does. Most celebrate it for the day that Pilgrims and the Native Americans had a feast to signify their alliance.
