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Fourth of July is Independence Day
Independence Day honors the birthday of the United States of America and the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It's a day of picnics and patriotic parades, a night of concerts and fireworks, and a reason to fly the American flag.
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Every December two camps seem to emerge regarding New Year's Eve festivities: those who like to go out for a noisy celebration, and those who prefer a quieter evening with family and close friends. Whatever your preference, you can make December 31st a memorable evening.
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Auld Lang Syne
This popular song of friendship and salutation, which first appeared in print in 1796, is credited to the Scottish poet Robert Burns. As you sing the lyrics, remember to think about old acquaintances.
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New Year's Toasts
Dig out those champagne flutes and uncork the bubbly! Celebrate the dawning of the new year with a rousing toast over a festive beverage, which adds a personal touch to your holiday gathering, and creates an auspicious start to the new year. If you need a little help, we've got instructions on making a toast, and a guide to saying "cheers" in countries around the world.
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New Year's Day
If New Year's Eve was invented for the energetic party-goer, New Year's Day was designed for the hungover couch potato who adores football. The day after the big night is all about recovering, snacking and watching the college bowl games with your buddies.
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Do you make and break your resolutions every year? Do you insist in January that you're going to lose 20 pounds and then abandon the goal come February? We'll help you stop the vicious cycle and figure out how you can actually keep your resolutions, from losing weight to kicking the smoking habit.
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Whether you're looking for a cozy getaway or a festive party, New Year's Eve is a wonderful time for a vacation in New England. Here's your guide to New Year's Eve packages in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont and neighboring New York State. See also: First Night Celebrations in New England
Dinner and a Show at the Charles HotelAt the Charles Hotel in Cambridge, Massachusetts, you'll celebrate the new year's arrival with a three-course dinner, a dessert buffet, a champagne toast, a show and dancing in the Regatta Bar, overnight accommodations and a chance to get a jump start on your resolutions with a free day of fitness for two at the adjacent Wellbridge Athletic Club.
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New Year's Eve Gala at Church LandingThe Inns at Mills Falls in Meredith, New Hampshire, host a gala New Year's Eve celebration--there will even be a fireworks display over Lake Winnipesaukee. Rates start at $309 for two for packages that include lodging for two nights, champagne and strawberries, horse and wagon rides, a grand buffet, dancing to a live band in the ballroom, a New Year's Day brunch and late checkout.
New Year's Eve Gala Getaway at Hartness HouseAt Hartness House Inn and the Governor's Room Restaurant in Springfield, Vermont, the New Year's Eve Gala Getaway package includes a welcome wine reception, two nights' lodging for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, two breakfasts for two, a Gala New Year's Eve candlelight dinner for two, dancing to live music and a champagne toast with party favors at midnight.
New Year's Eve Package at Bear Mountain InnSpend a cozy New Year's Eve at Bear Mountain Inn in Waterford, Maine, where the New Year's package for two includes lodging for two nights, a four-course candlelight dinner, a horse-drawn sleigh ride at dusk, a framed photograph and a New Year's Eve gift.
New Year's Eve Package at the Cape Codder Resort & SpaDance the night away to the sounds of Mystique, one of Cape Cod's best party bands, under the stars in the ballroom at the Cape Codder Resort in Hyannis, Massachusetts. New Year's packages are priced at $189 per person double occupancy and include accommodations for one night, hors d'oeuvres, dinner, a dessert buffet and a midnight champagne toast.
New Year's Eve Package at the Inn at MysticThe Inn at Mystic in Mystic, Connecticut, offers a New Year's Eve package that includes lodging for two nights, a full buffet breakfast each morning, a welcome basket with champagne and dinner and dancing on New Year's Eve at the inn's Flood Tide Restaurant.
New Year's Packages at Castle Hill Inn & ResortEnjoy a luxurious getaway at Castle Hill Inn & Resort in Newport, Rhode Island, with four-night New Year's Weekend packages that include afternoon tea, a five-course dinner, live jazz, dancing, a midnight champagne toast and a gourmet breakfast each morning.
Ring in the New Year at the SagamoreThe Sagamore in Lake George, New York, offers a three-night New Year's getaway package that includes dinner, a New Year's party with a band and a Recovery Brunch the next day.
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Enjoy the joy and magic of Christmas in Santa’s Secret Village! We invite you to experience a traditional look at Christmas through the many free activities here at northpole.com. Write to Santa, read stories, enjoy Karaoke, send e-cards, find recipes, play games and puzzles, print stories to color—even put you or your child in a personalized story! Our stories and activities combine traditional feelings of Christmas goodwill with state-of-the-art computer technology—all richly illustrated with original artwork.
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Thanksgiving was a centuries-old tradition held by most cultures around the world. After the autumn harvest, communities held 3-day-long feasts, sharing meat, bread and beer. Today, Thanksgiving is known best as an US public holiday.

The first US Thanksgiving was held between 21 September and 11 November 1621 in Massachusetts by 50 Plymouth Pilgrims and their 90 Wampanoag neighbours. After that, Thanksgiving was held fairly randomly. Thanksgiving days were proclaimed annually by the US Congress from 1777 to 1783 which, except for 1782, were all celebrated in December. George Washington declared Thanksgiving in 1789 and 1795, and John Adams in 1798 and 1799. James Madison declared Thanksgiving twice in 1815. None of these were celebrated in the autumn.
The next national Thanksgiving was declared only in April 1862, by Abraham Lincoln. In 1863, he declared Thanksgiving for 6 August, and for the last Thursday in November. He went on to declare a similar Thanksgiving observance in 1864, establishing a precedent that was followed by Andrew Johnson in 1865 and by every subsequent president.

After a few deviations of the day of celebration - Thanksgiving was held on 7 December in 1865, and 18 November in 1869 - the last Thursday in November was proclaimed as the national Thanksgiving day, but still not a officially holiday. Thanksgiving remained a custom unsanctified by law until President Roosevelt signed a bill on 26 November 1941 that established the fourth Thursday in November as the national Thanksgiving public holiday.

Turkey is the traditional dish for the Thanksgiving feast. In the US, about 280 million turkeys are sold for the Thanksgiving celebrations. There is no official reason or declaration for the use of turkey. They just happened to be the most plentiful meat available at the time of the first Thanksgiving in 1621, starting the tradition.

Thanksgiving Facts & Trivia

Thanksgiving Day is one of those joyous events we celebrate with lots of love and gratitude. Its a very significant day in United States and the world over. TheHolidaySpot is happy to bring you facts associated to the Thanksgiving celebrations. These include Thanksgiving turkey trivia, pilgrims, thanksgiving proclamation, thanksgiving as a national holiday and other things. These facts and trivia will not only enhance your knowledge about Thanksgiving Day, but also, let you share them with everyone who would like to enjoy the Day with more zeal and enjoyment. Happy Thanksgiving!.Facts

Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November in the United States.
By the fall of 1621 only half of the pilgrims, who had sailed on the Mayflower, survived. The survivors, thankful to be alive, decided to give a thanksgiving feast.

Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on the second Monday in October in Canada.
The Plymouth Pilgrims were the first to celebrate the Thanksgiving.
The pilgrims arrived in North America in December 1620.
The Pilgrims sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to reach North America.
The pilgrims sailed on the ship, which was known by the name of 'Mayflower'.
They celebrated the first Thanksgiving Day in the fall of 1621.
They celebrated the first Thanksgiving Day at Plymouth, Massachusetts.
The drink that the Puritans brought with them in the Mayflower was the beer.
The Wampanoag Indians were the people who taught the Pilgrims how to cultivate the land.
The Pilgrim leader, Governor William Bradford, had organized the first Thanksgiving feast in the year 1621 and invited the neighboring Wampanoag Indians also to the feast.
The first Thanksgiving feast was held in the presence of around ninety Wampanoag Indians and the Wampanoag chief, Massasoit, was also invited there.
The first Thanksgiving celebration lasted three days.

President George Washington issued the first national Thanksgiving Day Proclamation in the year 1789 and again in 1795.

The state of New York officially made Thanksgiving Day an annual custom in 1817.
Sarah Josepha Hale, an editor with a magazine, started a Thanksgiving campaign in 1827 and it was result of her efforts that in 1863 Thanksgiving was observed as a day for national thanksgiving and prayer.

Abraham Lincoln issued a 'Thanksgiving Proclamation' on third October 1863 and officially set aside the last Thursday of November as the national day for Thanksgiving. Whereas earlier the presidents used to make an annual proclamation to specify the day when Thanksgiving was to be held.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt restored Thursday before last of November as Thanksgiving Day in the year 1939. He did so to make the Christmas shopping season longer and thus stimulate the economy of the state.

Congress passed an official proclamation in 1941 and declared that now onwards Thanksgiving will be observed as a legal holiday on the fourth Thursday of November every year.