The Origin of Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving Day is one of the American national holidays. / It is closely connected with the

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答案 The Origin of Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving Day is one of the American national holidays. / It is closely connected with the earliest history of the country. / In 1620, the first Americans sailed to America on the May Flower, / seeking a place where they could have freedom of worship. / After a tough two-month voyage they landed on America in icy November. / During their first winter, / over half of the settlers died of starvation. / Those who survived began sowing in the first spring. / All summer long they waited for the harvests. / Their lives and future depended on the coming harvest. / Finally the fields produced a yield rich beyond expectations. / And therefore it was decided that a day of thanksgiving to the Lord be fixed. / Years later, President of the United States declared the fourth Thursday of November / as Thanksgiving Day every year. / The celebration of Thanksgiving Day has been observed on that date until today. /

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