When is Thanksgiving in 2017

Interestingly, there is another story which goes back to 1620. It is believed that Pilgrims reached American soil and settled in an area they called Plymouth, now Boston. However, being immigrants they were unaware of the upcoming harsh winters they were going to face. Due to that, the food was low and it was a difficult winter for them. Soon after, during the Spring season the Pilgrims came out to plant and grow crops, where they were helped by a native American named Squanto. With their new found skills and planting techniques they were able to prepare themselves for the next winter and to thank the American they threw a huge harvest feast for him. It is then that the custom of Thanksgiving began.

Celebrations

Thanksgiving Day is celebrated with delicious food and wine. A usual Thanksgiving menu consists of roast turkey, roasted sweet potato casserole and winter vegetables. The dessert usually consists of a pumpkin pie with a walnut crust. Every year, the President of the USA, chooses one turkey, which becomes the national Thanksgiving bird and is spared from execution. An annual Thanksgiving Day parade also takes place in the New York City.

While Thanksgiving day is celebrated in Goa, it is known with a different name; Ladin’ or ‘Ladainha, which means a litany to the Virgin Mary. On this day, people thank God for all materiel and spiritual benefits. Every year the function is sponsored by different individuals. Christians start preparing for the occasion by buying wheat and gram, candles, wine and coloured tinsel paper.