thanksgiving

thanksgiving
thanksgiving 1530s, "the giving of thanks," from THANKS (Cf. thanks) (n.) + prp. of GIVE (Cf. give) (v.). In the specific sense of "public celebration acknowledging divine favors" thanksgiving dates from 1630s (the first one in America was held October 1621 by Plymouth Colony Pilgrims in appreciation of assistance from members of the Massasoit tribe and celebration of the first harvest); though Thanksgiving Day itself is not attested until 1670s.

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