Context: The first proclamation of an American "Thanksgiving" was November 1, 1777, when the 13 colonies joined together to celebrate the victory of the British at Saratoga. From then, Thanksgiving was sporadic and celebrated on different days in different states after the U.S. gained its independence.

Here's a bit of history about Thanksgiving and traditions surrounding the holiday. Who attended the first Thanksgiving? In the lead-up to the 2020 ele

Thanksgiving has been synonymous with things like turkey, food, Native Americans, pilgrims and much more for generations, but the day of thanks has been an ever-evolving holiday since it was first reportedly held before the United States existed as a country.