Thanksgiving is a national holiday celebrated primarily in the United States and Canada as a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest and of the preceding year.
In the United States, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November and is often associated with a large feast featuring turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie.
The term "Thanksgiving" also refers to:
1. An expression of gratitude
2. A religious service or prayer giving thanks to God
3. The general concept of being thankful