Thanksgiving, or Thanksgiving Day, is a traditional North American holiday. First celebrated in what would become Canada in the late 1500's, Thanksgiving was later also celebrated in what would become the United States in the early 1600's. Today, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday of October in Canada and on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States.

t's that time of the year again. The leaves have turned from brilliant oranges and yellows to shades of brown. The time had changed and temperatures have cooled and most importantly, Turkey Day is here!Officially, in America, November 22 is Thanksgiving Day this year (always the 4th Thursday in November). A national holiday where the gove...

This year, two National Thanksgiving Turkeys traveled from the Midwest state of Indiana for President Bush to spare their lives in the Rose Garden. "May they live the rest of their lives in blissful gobbling and may all Americans enjoy a holiday full of love and peace."

In his weekly radio address President Bush said, "Good morning. In a few days, our Nation will celebrate Thanksgiving. Like millions of Americans, members of Congress will travel home for the holiday. Unfortunately, as they get to work carving their turkeys, they're leaving a lot of unfinished work back in Washington, D.C. A

At least 175 days a year are set aside in recognition of some form of food or drink. This puts a lot of pressure on the average eater.BTW, it's National Surimi Seafood Month. June is also the month to celebrate papayas, iced tea, frozen yogurt, candy, soul food, steakhouses and applesauce cake. June is Turkey Lovers’ Month, too.

Thanksgiving is a national holiday, but in South Dakota it is more like an everyday affair. Don't get me wrong. Most of us take the day off and have a turkey with all the fixings, just like the Norman Rockwell print on that subject. However, there is a difference.