Thanksgiving Day
noun
: a day appointed for giving thanks for divine goodness: such as
a
: the fourth Thursday in November observed as a legal holiday in the U.S.
b
: the second Monday in October observed as a legal holiday in Canada
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Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
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Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Dec. 2025
Then came the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons, NASA campaigns and MetLife blimps.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 13 Dec. 2025
Back to Work Scott was able to take a short maternity leave but has been popping in and out for various choreography assignments, including the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and a cast appearance on Good Morning America.
—Leigh Scheps, Parents, 13 Dec. 2025
There’s even a new baby boy that was born on Thanksgiving Day.
—Tevon Blair, Essence, 12 Dec. 2025
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Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Dec. 2025
Then came the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons, NASA campaigns and MetLife blimps.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 13 Dec. 2025
Back to Work Scott was able to take a short maternity leave but has been popping in and out for various choreography assignments, including the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and a cast appearance on Good Morning America.
—Leigh Scheps, Parents, 13 Dec. 2025
There’s even a new baby boy that was born on Thanksgiving Day.
—Tevon Blair, Essence, 12 Dec. 2025
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“Thanksgiving Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Thanksgiving%20Day. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.
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