Thanksgiving Day
noun
: a day appointed for giving thanks for divine goodness: such as
a
: the fourth Thursday in November observed as a legal holiday in the U.S.
b
: the second Monday in October observed as a legal holiday in Canada
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They are closed on Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
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Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 31 Dec. 2024
The pair then spent Thanksgiving Day together, volunteering with their three children at The Midnight Mission's annual Thanksgiving Street Fair, an event that helps feed L.A.’s homeless.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Earlier this year, 34.2 million viewers on average tuned in to watch three Thanksgiving Day games — a record for the holiday.
—Hank Sanders, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is still a must-watch for people in New York City and around the country.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
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Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 31 Dec. 2024
The pair then spent Thanksgiving Day together, volunteering with their three children at The Midnight Mission's annual Thanksgiving Street Fair, an event that helps feed L.A.’s homeless.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Earlier this year, 34.2 million viewers on average tuned in to watch three Thanksgiving Day games — a record for the holiday.
—Hank Sanders, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is still a must-watch for people in New York City and around the country.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Thanksgiving Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Thanksgiving%20Day. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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