The two major holidays of the year are Christmas and Thanksgiving, these holidays were established centuries ago. “In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast that is acknowledged today as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies.” (History). “During the American Revolution, the Continental Congress designated one or more days of thanksgiving a year, and in 1789 George Washington issued the first Thanksgiving proclamation by the national government of the United States; in it, he called upon Americans to express their gratitude for the happy conclusion to the country’s war of independence and the successful ratification of the U.S. Constitution.”(History). Christmas Day is a day of …show more content…
People would argue that this day is the superior holiday of the season because it was the birthday of Jesus Christ. “Christians celebrate Christmas Day as the anniversary of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, a spiritual leader whose teachings form the basis of their religion.”(History). The bible states that on this day three wise men came to the manger bearing gifts. This act of the three wise men is shared in twenty first century’s acts of Christmas today. “Popular customs include exchanging gifts, decorating Christmas trees, attending church, sharing meals with family and friends and, of course, waiting for Santa Claus to arrive. Christmas has ventured away from its true meaning, the birth of Christ.” (History). People are not all Christians and do not see Christmas in the same way Christians do. This day should be a celebration of his life, not the celebration of receiving the biggest most expensive gift. Thus the creation of black Friday was born in the mists of Christmas …show more content…
The National holiday is known and shared worldwide. People of all nationalities, skin colors, and religions come together to show their appreciation and gratitude through a meal and parades. “Parades have also become an integral part of the holiday in cities and towns across the United States.” (History). “Presented by Macy’s department store since 1924, New York City’s Thanksgiving Day parade is the largest and most famous, attracting some 2 to 3 million spectators along its 2.5-mile route and drawing an enormous television audience.” (History). These parades are a congregation of all types of people in one area showing one’s appreciation and enjoyment with each other’s