Meaning | Fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag. |
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Synonym | Thanksgiving |
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Part of | November, Nov | The month following October and preceding December |
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Broader | feast day, fete day | A day designated for feasting |
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legal holiday, national holiday, public holiday | authorized by law and limiting work or official business |
Spanish | acción de gracias, Día de Acción de Gracias |
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Catalan | acció de gràcies, dia d'acció de gràcies |
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