When is Thanksgiving 2025?
Thanksgiving 2025 will be celebrated on Thursday, November 27, following the tradition of the fourth Thursday in November.
History and Meaning
The holiday is a time to express gratitude, spend time with family, and enjoy togetherness. It is often marked by festive meals, football games, and parades such as the Detroit Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Thanksgiving was officially declared a national holiday in 1863 by President Abraham Lincoln. Its origins trace back to 1621 when English settlers and the Wampanoag people shared a harvest feast.
Additional News Highlights
Quebec Municipal Election Results
- Soraya Martinez Ferrada, formerly a Liberal and now a centrist, was elected mayor of Montreal, ending eight years of left-leaning mayoralty.
- Her agenda includes reviewing bike lanes and addressing homelessness.
- In Quebec City, Sam Hamad lost the mayoral race to Bruno Marchand. Hamad faces accusations regarding threats to his daughter.
“Reviewing bike lanes, tackling homelessness” agenda – Soraya Martinez Ferrada
Author's summary: Thanksgiving 2025, observed on November 27, honors gratitude with family, meals, and traditions rooted in a 1621 harvest feast, while Quebec’s elections bring new leadership with fresh priorities.