What is the holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November?

The holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November is Thanksgiving. This day is traditionally marked by families gathering to share a meal and express gratitude for the harvest and the preceding year. It has origins in early 17th-century colonies when settlers and Native Americans came together for a feast to give thanks for a good harvest.

Thanksgiving in the United States has become a federal holiday, established by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863, who called for a national day of "Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the Heavens." Over the years, it has evolved into a day of feasting, football, and family, with specific foods like turkey becoming synonymous with the celebration.

Independence Day, which occurs on July 4th, celebrates the Declaration of Independence, while Christmas, celebrated on December 25th, commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ. Labor Day, typically observed on the first Monday in September, honors the contributions of American workers. Each of these holidays has its own significance and established date, contrasting with the specific timing and cultural practices tied to Thanksgiving.