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Thanksgiving 2025: Tradition, Travel, and Global Celebration

11/2/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Thanksgiving Day in 2025 will be celebrated on November 27, the fourth Thursday of November.
The holiday originated as a harvest celebration in 1621.
Abraham Lincoln established an official Thanksgiving day during the Civil War to promote national healing.
Thanksgiving is observed in other countries, including Canada and Liberia.
AAA estimated nearly 80 million people traveled over 50 miles last year.

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Story summary

Thanksgiving Day in 2025 will be celebrated on November 27, the fourth Thursday of November.
The holiday originated as a harvest celebration in 1621.
Abraham Lincoln established an official Thanksgiving day during the Civil War to promote national healing.
Thanksgiving is observed in other countries, including Canada and Liberia.
AAA estimated nearly 80 million people traveled over 50 miles last year.