Thanksgiving 2025 falls on Thursday, November 27, bringing families together to celebrate gratitude, tradition, and togetherness. Share heartfelt messages, warm greetings, inspiring wishes, and beautiful images with friends and family to spread joy, appreciation, and the true spirit of this cherished harvest holiday.
Thanksgiving 2025 is being celebrated today, Thursday, November 27, across the United States as families and friends gather for traditional feasts, parades, and expressions of gratitude. This national holiday, observed on the fourth Thursday of November, traces its roots to 1621 when Pilgrims and the Wampanoag tribe shared a harvest feast, and was formalized as a federal holiday by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1941.
Modern Thanksgiving traditions include sharing turkey dinners, watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, enjoying NFL football games, volunteering at food banks, and sending heartfelt messages to loved ones. Whether through text, social media, or greeting cards, people exchange warm wishes expressing gratitude for relationships, blessings, and shared memories.
Popular messages emphasize themes of thankfulness, family bonds, friendship, and hope. Images featuring autumn harvest colors, turkey dinners, family gatherings, and inspirational quotes are widely shared across WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook to spread festive cheer.
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Thanksgiving 2025 celebrated on Thursday, November 27—the fourth Thursday of November
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Holiday rooted in 1621 Pilgrim-Wampanoag harvest feast; became federal holiday in 1941
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Popular traditions: turkey feasts, Macy's Parade, NFL games, family gatherings, volunteering
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Heartfelt messages and wishes emphasize gratitude, togetherness, friendship, and blessings
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Images featuring autumn themes, harvest symbols, family moments widely shared on social media
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Presidential turkey pardon and charitable donations remain beloved customs
Day encourages reflection on personal growth, relationships, and moments of joy throughout the year
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