Ignorance is not a bad thing, it just means you do not know something, so, let me help this...
This goes out to not just StephanA but to all of my friends that are not of the American country and do not under stand our tradition...
Thanksgiving is an American tradition started by a group of settlers we call the pilgrims. It was the end of their first harvest and they where thankful for having it so they could survive over the coming winter. They got together with the native peoples of the time and had a feast of cultural favorite foods that could be made at the time. As a religious people they gave thanks to god for there blessings. It has evolved to this day as a tradition even if the original meanings have been lost or forgotten by some. even as a non countrymen you must have things in your life you are thankful for so I invite you to join us in our celebrations and give thanks for the things that bring you happiness and comfort, HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!