New Delhi, Nov. 1 -- Thanksgiving does not really need an introduction. It is the day Americans sit down to eat too much turkey, watch football, and give thanks for the year that has passed. But beyond the pumpkin pies and parades, the holiday has a long history that stretches back four centuries - and a meaning that keeps evolving with time.

Thanksgiving is, at heart, a harvest holiday. It began as a moment to give thanks for food and survival, but today it is more about gathering - family, friends, neighbors - and pausing for a shared meal.

Thanksgiving always falls on the fourth Thursday of November - it is never a fixed date. In 2025, Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 27, as per Time and Date. The next day brings Black Friday...