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Thanksgiving Essentials
Autumn harvest decor, roasting supplies, and Thanksgiving keepsakes.
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Harvest Pumpkin & Maple Candle Set
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Cast Iron Pie Baking Dish
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Autumn Leaf Table Runner
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Turkey Basting Kit
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Thanksgiving 2026?
Thanksgiving 2026 in the United States is celebrated on Thursday, November 26, 2026 (the fourth Thursday in November). The live countdown timer above tracks exact days, hours, minutes, and seconds remaining in your local timezone.
When was the first Thanksgiving harvest meal celebrated?
The First Thanksgiving was celebrated in October 1621 by the Plymouth Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Native Americans after their first successful harvest in the New World.
Which US President proclaimed Thanksgiving a national annual holiday?
President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving a national annual holiday in October 1863, setting it for the last Thursday in November during the Civil War.
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