Thanksgiving and Christmas Comparison and Contrast
Thanksgiving and Christmas Comparison and ContrastThanksgiving and Christmas Comparison and Contrast:
For most of us, in the United States, Thanksgiving and Christmas are very important holidays. Aside from both of them being in winter, They are traditional holidays for the union of family. In the United States, when children grow up, they usually leave the comfort and security of their parents home in order to build lives of their own. Thanksgiving and Christmas gives them a chance to return home and visit with their parents. These holidays also give parents a chance to be more intimate with their children
Thanksgiving and Christmas are the holidays when people show more concern and compassion for others.
There are some differences between the two holidays, Thanksgiving Day, is the holiday that you give thanks to God for a plentiful harvest, it involves not only “thanks” but also “giving” it is a time when people help those who are poor and less-fortunate then themselves. Its origins can be traced back to 1621 when the Pilgrim settlers celebrated their first harvest by enjoying a great feast with their newfound Native American friends.
An American holiday, we celebrate Thanksgiving Day much like the Pilgrims did with turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie, and the company of family and good friends it is now celebrated on the forth Thursday in November.
Christmas Day, an international holiday, is celebrated in...
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