Celebrating Thanksgiving is an American tradition that dates back to the pilgrims. Equal parts good food and family, Thanksgiving is a party that often spans an entire three day weekend. Many people often celebrate several Thanksgivings with extended family, in-laws, co-workers and casual friends. We love Thanksgiving and we are glad you are here to review all of our Thanksgiving party supplies. If there is anything we can do to help you dress up your Thanksgiving celebration, or if you are hunting decorations for Fall, we are grateful in being given the opportunity to serve you and your family. Check out all of our Thanksgiving Holiday Decorations below or narrow down your search by clicking on one of the sub-categories below. Gobble, gobble!
What is Thanksgiving
The story about Thanksgiving in America dates back to 1621 in Plymouth, Massachusetts during the settling of the United States. After suffering brutal winter conditions the first several years after the first settlers landed on Plymouth Rock in 1620. The first Thanksgiving Day was shared with the Native American Indians as may of the Thanksgiving Stories go. The pilgrims were still on the verge of not being able to make it through the winter for lack of food, but with the help of the Indians own food, and knowledge of farming, hunting, and fishing the settlers finally had some time to reflect and be give thanks to what they had been through. We still celebrate Thanksgiving with what were some of the original foods shared on that first Thanksgiving, turkey, corn, and pumpkin.
When is Thanksgiving
The 2011 date of Thanksgiving is November 24, 2011. Thanksgiving is held the fourth Thursday of November and is considered a national holiday with many organizations and businesses also closing on the Friday after Thanksgiving to give their employees more time to spend with family. And watch football! Thanksgiving is a very family friendly holiday and many college students decide to go home, and take a fall recess to be with their extended families.
Celebrating Thanksgiving
The most common pictures of Thanksgiving are images of people gathered around a large table with their family getting ready to cut into the Thanksgiving turkey. The turkey is by far the most recognizable Thanksgiving decoration along with orange pumpkins and fall leaves.
