{"id":5553,"date":"2025-11-06T07:58:58","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T07:58:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/?p=5553"},"modified":"2025-12-10T08:07:29","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T08:07:29","slug":"celebrating-thanksgiving-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/celebrating-thanksgiving-day\/","title":{"rendered":"The U.S. Thanksgiving Day: History, Traditions, and Fun Facts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1701\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/the-U.S.-thanksgiving-day.webp\" alt=\"Thanksgiving day with TIGER FORM\" class=\"wp-image-5547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/the-U.S.-thanksgiving-day.webp 1701w, https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/the-U.S.-thanksgiving-day-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/the-U.S.-thanksgiving-day-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/the-U.S.-thanksgiving-day-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/the-U.S.-thanksgiving-day-1536x768.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1701px) 100vw, 1701px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday in the United States, celebrated every fourth Thursday of November. It\u2019s a time when people reconnect with their roots, spend quality time with family and friends to share a meal, and give thanks for life\u2019s blessings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The pinnacle of most celebrations is a large feast that typically includes turkey, stuffing, pies, and other traditional seasonal dishes. But beyond the grandiose celebrations, the day focuses on giving thanks for divine goodness shared throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But have you ever wondered how this festive tradition began? If so, let&#8217;s look back at the history and surprising facts behind the Thanksgiving traditions. Later in this article, we will also discuss how QR form creators help you manage your guest list, potlucks, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/celebrating-thanksgiving-day\/#Brief_history_of_Thanksgiving\" title=\"Brief history of Thanksgiving\">Brief history of Thanksgiving<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/celebrating-thanksgiving-day\/#Traditions_of_American_Thanksgiving\" title=\"Traditions of American Thanksgiving\">Traditions of American Thanksgiving<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/celebrating-thanksgiving-day\/#1_Roasting_turkey\" title=\"1. Roasting turkey\">1. Roasting turkey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/celebrating-thanksgiving-day\/#2_Baking_pumpkin_pies\" title=\"2. Baking pumpkin pies\">2. Baking pumpkin pies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/celebrating-thanksgiving-day\/#3_Making_the_most_of_leftovers\" title=\"3. Making the most of leftovers\">3. Making the most of leftovers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/celebrating-thanksgiving-day\/#4_Family_and_gratitude\" title=\"4. Family and gratitude\">4. Family and gratitude<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/celebrating-thanksgiving-day\/#5_Watching_Macys_Thanksgiving_Day_parade\" title=\"5. Watching Macy&#8217;s Thanksgiving Day parade\">5. Watching Macy&#8217;s Thanksgiving Day parade<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/celebrating-thanksgiving-day\/#6_Watching_the_NFL_National_Football_League\" title=\"6. Watching the NFL (National Football League)\">6. Watching the NFL (National Football League)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/celebrating-thanksgiving-day\/#7_Joining_Turkey_Trot\" title=\"7.&nbsp; Joining Turkey Trot\">7.&nbsp; Joining Turkey Trot<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/celebrating-thanksgiving-day\/#8_Presidential_turkey_pardon\" title=\"8. Presidential turkey pardon\">8. Presidential turkey pardon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/celebrating-thanksgiving-day\/#9_Black_Friday_early-morning_sales\" title=\"9. Black Friday early-morning sales\">9. Black Friday early-morning sales<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/celebrating-thanksgiving-day\/#10_surprising_facts_about_American_Thanksgiving_Day\" title=\"10 surprising facts about American Thanksgiving Day\">10 surprising facts about American Thanksgiving Day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/celebrating-thanksgiving-day\/#How_QR_code_forms_help_in_managing_Thanksgiving_events\" title=\"How QR code forms help in managing Thanksgiving events\">How QR code forms help in managing Thanksgiving events<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/celebrating-thanksgiving-day\/#1_Instant_RSVP_and_headcount\" title=\"1. Instant RSVP and headcount\">1. Instant RSVP and headcount<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/celebrating-thanksgiving-day\/#2_Simplified_potluck_coordination\" title=\"2. Simplified potluck coordination\">2. Simplified potluck coordination<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/celebrating-thanksgiving-day\/#3_Automatic_dietary_needs_collection\" title=\"3. Automatic dietary needs collection\">3. Automatic dietary needs collection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/celebrating-thanksgiving-day\/#4_Effortless_logistics_and_setup_planning\" title=\"4. Effortless logistics and setup planning\">4. Effortless logistics and setup planning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/celebrating-thanksgiving-day\/#5_Centralized_information_hub\" title=\"5. Centralized information hub\">5. Centralized information hub<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/celebrating-thanksgiving-day\/#6_Fast_contactless_check-in\" title=\"6. Fast, contactless check-in\">6. Fast, contactless check-in<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/celebrating-thanksgiving-day\/#7_Easy_post-event_photo_sharing\" title=\"7. Easy post-event photo sharing\">7. Easy post-event photo sharing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/celebrating-thanksgiving-day\/#Make_Thanks_Giving_Day_2025_more_organized_with_QR_forms\" title=\"Make Thanks Giving Day 2025 more organized with QR forms\">Make Thanks Giving Day 2025 more organized with QR forms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/celebrating-thanksgiving-day\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brief_history_of_Thanksgiving\"><\/span><strong>Brief history of Thanksgiving<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-49efcc14d1df9d6d64cf42c4ba1d7b54\" style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong><em>1621 | <\/em><\/strong><em>The Plymouth harvest feast<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first Thanksgiving is traced to 1621 in Plymouth, Massachusetts. After a good harvest, the Pilgrims held a three-day feast. About 90 members of the Wampanoag tribe joined them, sharing food that included venison and fowl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c9a6aa8309913cf3823e34b908379d75\" style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong><em>17th &amp; 18th centuries | <\/em><\/strong><em>Colonial days of thanksgiving<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the New England colonies, \u201cDays of Thanksgiving\u201d were declared from time to time. These were primarily religious events, marked by prayer and fasting, to express gratitude for blessings such as rain or military victories. They were not yet yearly celebrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-21f49d4efe70c0e0195f1d45eb38a5c6\" style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong><em>1789 | <\/em><\/strong><em>First national proclamation<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>President George Washington declared a national day of public thanksgiving and prayer. It was an important step, but it wasn\u2019t yet a yearly or official holiday. Each state decided whether or not to observe it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ce08b28882322b4bf7a36f48229de3de\" style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong><em>Mid-1800s | <\/em><\/strong><em>Sarah Josepha Hale&#8217;s campaign<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sarah Josepha Hale, the editor of a popular magazine and author of \u201cMary Had a Little Lamb,\u201d spent almost forty years pushing for a national Thanksgiving holiday. She wrote letters and articles urging leaders to make it a unified celebration for the whole country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-806817fea55ca0e7a1bbf67fe42b467b\" style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong><em>1863 | <\/em><\/strong><em>Lincoln declares a national holiday<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln made Thanksgiving a yearly national holiday on the last Thursday of November. He wanted the celebration to promote unity and gratitude across the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4122cf3f149005c7cb0bfec5159c674f\" style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong><em>1941 | <\/em><\/strong><em>Congress sets the permanent date<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When President Franklin D. Roosevelt moved the date of Thanksgiving earlier during the Great Depression, it caused confusion and disagreement, earning the nickname \u201cFranksgiving.\u201d In 1941, Congress passed a law designating the official date as the fourth Thursday of November, which remains in effect today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Traditions_of_American_Thanksgiving\"><\/span><strong>Traditions of American Thanksgiving<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1701\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/traditions-of-american-thanksgiving.webp\" alt=\"Traditions of American Thanksgiving Day\" class=\"wp-image-5548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/traditions-of-american-thanksgiving.webp 1701w, https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/traditions-of-american-thanksgiving-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/traditions-of-american-thanksgiving-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/traditions-of-american-thanksgiving-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/traditions-of-american-thanksgiving-1536x768.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1701px) 100vw, 1701px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Roasting_turkey\"><\/span><strong>1. Roasting turkey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Turkey is the highlight at almost every American Thanksgiving table. It represents abundance and sharing because roasted turkeys are big enough to feed the whole family. For some, a celebration dinner without turkey feels incomplete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Author Sarah Joseph Hale is credited with promoting the turkey as a staple of the Thanksgiving meal. In her 1827 novel \u201cNorthwood,\u201d she described a Thanksgiving feast with roast turkey at the center, shaping how people saw the holiday meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Baking_pumpkin_pies\"><\/span><strong>2. Baking pumpkin pies<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is always room in our stomachs for desserts. And for Thanksgiving, pumpkin pie is the favorite; it represents the harvest season and the warmth of fall gatherings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A fun fact, the first pilgrims couldn\u2019t bake pies because they lacked ovens and ingredients, but they did have pumpkins, out of which they made stew and porridge. Later, when baking became possible, pumpkin pies became part of the tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Making_the_most_of_leftovers\"><\/span><strong>3. Making the most of leftovers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Turning leftovers into new dishes shows gratitude and practicality. It\u2019s a way to extend the celebration beyond the days. With so much food cooked, families enjoy turkey sandwiches, soups, or hash in the days that follow. This habit has become a beloved post-Thanksgiving routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Family_and_gratitude\"><\/span><strong>4. Family and gratitude<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanksgiving is about more than food. It\u2019s about family and being thankful for what we have. This tradition dates back to the first Thanksgiving, when gratitude was a matter of survival and blessings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1863, Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday to remind Americans to stay united and thankful during the Civil War.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Watching_Macys_Thanksgiving_Day_parade\"><\/span><strong>5. Watching Macy&#8217;s <\/strong><strong>Thanksgiving Day<\/strong><strong> parade<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Macy\u2019s Parade marks the start of the holiday season. It features colorful floats, bands, and giant balloons that families watch together every year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It began in 1924 as the \u201cMacy\u2019s Christmas Parade,\u201d organized by store employees, many of whom were immigrants. A few years later, balloons replaced zoo animals and became the highlight of the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Watching_the_NFL_National_Football_League\"><\/span><strong>6. Watching the NFL (National Football League)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Football is another event on the Thanksgiving lineup. The tradition started in the late 1800s with college games, and the Detroit Lions made it part of the holiday in 1934.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Dallas Cowboys joined the NFL in 1966, helping to create the doubleheader tradition. For many families, watching the games has become a bonding experience that makes Thanksgiving more memorable, much like how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/templates\/sports-registration-forms\">sports registration forms<\/a> bring people together for local games and community events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Joining_Turkey_Trot\"><\/span><strong>7.&nbsp; Joining Turkey Trot<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people start Thanksgiving with a Turkey Trot, a short, fun run that promotes fitness before the feast. The first Turkey Trot took place in Buffalo, New York, in 1896. Today, these runs are held across the country, often to raise money for charities and food drives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s one of the few Thanksgiving activities that brings cause with fitness. Participants often sign up through a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/volunteer-registration-form\/\">volunteer registration form<\/a> to help organize food drives or assist at the run itself\u2014a genuine way to celebrate Thanksgiving through gratitude and togetherness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Presidential_turkey_pardon\"><\/span><strong>8. Presidential turkey pardon<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Each year, the president takes part in a lighthearted event called the turkey pardon. A turkey is \u201cspared\u201d from being eaten, adding humor to the holiday. Turkeys have been sent to the White House since the 1870s, but the official tradition of pardoning turkeys began with President George H. W. Bush in 1989.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Black_Friday_early-morning_sales\"><\/span><strong>9. <\/strong><strong>Black Friday<\/strong><strong> early-morning sales<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Black Friday marks the start of the Christmas shopping rush. It\u2019s known for big sales that follow right after Thanksgiving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The term originated in Philadelphia in the 1950s, describing the congested traffic that filled the streets after the holiday. Retailers later gave it a positive spin, calling it the day their sales go \u201cin the black,\u201d meaning profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_surprising_facts_about_American_Thanksgiving_Day\"><\/span><strong>10 surprising facts about American <\/strong><strong>Thanksgiving Day<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1701\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/american-thanksgiving-day.webp\" alt=\"Facts about Thanksgiving Day\" class=\"wp-image-5545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/american-thanksgiving-day.webp 1701w, https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/american-thanksgiving-day-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/american-thanksgiving-day-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/american-thanksgiving-day-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/american-thanksgiving-day-1536x768.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1701px) 100vw, 1701px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6829595e686bd0199fa2a7c4f134dad1\" style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong><em>1.&nbsp; The First Thanksgiving was not named \u201cThanksgiving.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today&#8217;s Thanksgiving was based on the 1621 harvest celebration of the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag tribe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In earlier times, Thanksgiving was a \u201charvest celebration\u201d held only after great blessings from God, such as a good harvest after a long drought or a victory in battle. Now, it has become a yearly tradition that brings families together to celebrate gratitude in a simple, memorable way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-082b75096b012b4640a9b7e461154359\" style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong><em>2.&nbsp; It was a three-day event<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 1621 celebration lasted three days and was attended by about 50 colonists and 90 Wampanoag men. The three-day event included outdoor activities, hunting, and games. It was a feast of thanks for the successful crop that would sustain them through the winter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But for pilgrims, the day was a religious observance, during which they prayed and fasted to give thanks for the harvest spiritually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-489a823ac3afbe4dfa46040c3622b11c\" style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong><em>3.&nbsp; Turkey wasn&#8217;t the main course on the 1621&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it is likely that some wildfowl, such as ducks and geese, were present, historical accounts suggest that the Wampanoag contributed five deer (venison) as the primary meat offering. For Wampanoag people, deer were a high-status staple and readily available in their forests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-271df19eb19b568cee0a19bb177a9055\" style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong><em>4.&nbsp; Thanksgiving was initially a day of fasting<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many early colonial days of &#8220;Thanksgiving&#8221; were set aside for fasting, religious reflection, and prayer to thank God for a special providence (like the end of a drought).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2974fc2a062e82ed664357e1061ddac2\" style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong><em>5. A magazine editor set the date of the contemporary celebration<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The effort to make Thanksgiving a national holiday was led for 35 years by a woman named Sarah Josepha Hale, the editor of \u2018Godey&#8217;s Lady&#8217;s Book\u2019 and the author of the nursery rhyme &#8220;Mary Had a Little Lamb.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She finally convinced President Lincoln to declare it a national holiday in 1863 during the Civil War.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fa122e7364970209bae185fe9a70a43e\" style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong><em>6.&nbsp; Thomas Jefferson refused to recognize Thanksgiving&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>President Jefferson opposed national proclamations of Thanksgiving, believing that a government-declared day of prayer conflicted with the separation of church and state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-39b8b92269af969ff6c7c94ce22c0403\" style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong><em>7.&nbsp; President Roosevelt tried to move the celebration date<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1939, President Franklin D. Roosevelt changed the date to the second-to-last Thursday in November to extend the Christmas shopping season and boost the economy during the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.history.com\/topics\/great-depression\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Great Depression<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This decision was so controversial that it split the nation with different celebration dates. The two years it lasted were called &#8220;Franksgiving.&#8221; In 1941, Congress officially set Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-45ce05e945a9a3f44fa6088d33af2487\" style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong><em>8. &#8220;Jingle Bells&#8221; was written for Thanksgiving<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The popular Christmas carol was originally titled &#8220;One Horse Open Sleigh&#8221; and was written in 1857 to be performed as a Thanksgiving song.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-99a57608de2096ce9218d0d91621b968\" style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong><em>9. Americans eat more pie than turkey on Thanksgiving<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is estimated that 50 million pumpkin pies are consumed on Thanksgiving Day, and some surveys indicate that more Americans rank desserts and side dishes as their favorite parts of the meal over the turkey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9e93f3961442bf2729e7159fc8825e47\" style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong><em>10. For many Native Americans, it is a national day of mourning<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 1970, many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/topic\/Native-American\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Native Americans<\/a>, particularly in the Northeast, have observed a National Day of Mourning on the holiday to remember the loss of land, life, and culture that followed the arrival of European colonists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_QR_code_forms_help_in_managing_Thanksgiving_events\"><\/span><strong>How <\/strong><strong>QR code forms<\/strong><strong> help in managing <\/strong><strong>Thanksgiving events<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1701\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/forms-for-thanksgiving-events.webp\" alt=\"QR code thanksgiving event form\" class=\"wp-image-5546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/forms-for-thanksgiving-events.webp 1701w, https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/forms-for-thanksgiving-events-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/forms-for-thanksgiving-events-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/forms-for-thanksgiving-events-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/forms-for-thanksgiving-events-1536x768.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1701px) 100vw, 1701px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>QR <a href=\"https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/\">online form makers<\/a> are digital tools that create forms accessible through QR codes. This QR-based way provides easy access to your sign-up forms or RSVPs with just a mobile device.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a clearer picture of how these digital tools help you manage your Thanks Giving Day 2025 events:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Instant_RSVP_and_headcount\"><\/span><strong>1. Instant RSVP and headcount<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Guests can scan the QR code on your invite to open the RSVP forms. This way, you create an easy access channel for your guests with just their phones or other devices. Their replies go straight into one file, giving you an up-to-date headcount without sifting through texts or emails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Simplified_potluck_coordination\"><\/span><strong>2. Simplified potluck coordination<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from obtaining the basic contact information of your guests, you can also inquire about their food preferences or any additional details required for the event. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/form\">Create a form<\/a> with a list of dishes for guests to pick from. The submissions will inform you of what you need to cover and help you avoid serving repeat dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Automatic_dietary_needs_collection\"><\/span><strong>3. Automatic dietary needs collection<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.form-qr-code-generator.com\/blog\/rsvp-form-explained\/\">RSVP forms<\/a> can include questions about food allergies or dietary preferences, such as vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free. This helps you plan a menu that\u2019s safe and comfortable for all guests without having to ask each person individually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Effortless_logistics_and_setup_planning\"><\/span><strong>4. Effortless logistics and setup planning<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your form can ask guests how many people are coming or if they need a high chair or special seating. Online forms give you the convenience of gathering the extra details early on and remind you that even small details of your Thanksgiving events also matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Centralized_information_hub\"><\/span><strong>5. Centralized information hub<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A QR code at the entrance or on a table can open a page with all the key details, including Wi-Fi password, meal schedule, map, or welcome note. With QR online forms, you keep guests informed without needing an in-person agent to ask them questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Fast_contactless_check-in\"><\/span><strong>6. Fast, contactless check-in<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Each guest can get a unique QR code \u201cticket\u201d in their confirmation email. Scanning it upon arrival allows for fast, contactless entry, eliminating the need for a paper guest list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Easy_post-event_photo_sharing\"><\/span><strong>7. Easy post-event photo sharing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After the party, send a thank-you note or message with a QR code that links to a shared photo album. Guests can easily upload their photos, creating a whole album of memories; another simple task made easy with a form builder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_Thanks_Giving_Day_2025_more_organized_with_QR_forms\"><\/span><strong>Make Thanks Giving Day 2025 more organized with QR forms<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanksgiving has always been about gratitude, family, and togetherness. But managing the event doesn\u2019t have to come with stress.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By using QR form tools, you can simplify every process of your parties for Thanks Giving Day 2025, from RSVPs to post-event sharing, so you can go easy on event management and focus more on celebrating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bring the heart of Thanksgiving back to the table with smart tools that make planning easy and memorable. Try creating your own QR-powered forms today with TIGER FORM!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-7f3f4524-9887-47a0-a9cf-922ae6952287\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"false\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1;\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-7f3f4524-9887-47a0-a9cf-922ae6952287\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-7f3f4524-9887-47a0-a9cf-922ae6952287\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>What is the significance of the presidential turkey pardon?<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down open\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-7f3f4524-9887-47a0-a9cf-922ae6952287\">\n\n<p>The presidential turkey pardon represents the lighter, more humorous side of Thanksgiving, while reminding people of the importance of mercy and goodwill. The act also reflects the holiday\u2019s spirit of giving thanks and showing kindness.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1;\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-7f3f4524-9887-47a0-a9cf-922ae6952287\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-7f3f4524-9887-47a0-a9cf-922ae6952287\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>What can I include in my QR Thanksgiving event form?<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down open\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-7f3f4524-9887-47a0-a9cf-922ae6952287\">\n\n<p>A Thanksgiving event form helps you organize guests, food, and activities. You can include fields such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Name and contact information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RSVP or attendance confirmation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Number of guests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dish contributions for potlucks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Volunteer sign-up for setup or cleanup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preferred activities or games<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Post-event feedback section for future planning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Sources:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">https:\/\/www.bostonglobe.com\/metro\/regionals\/south\/2011\/11\/17\/thanksgiving-day-through-history\/hKyQEzA7sz3DujIUj338bP\/story.html<br>https:\/\/www.civilwarmed.org\/event\/facebook-live-thanksgiving\/<br>https:\/\/cricketmedia.com\/blog\/reading\/time-for-november-december-issues\/<br>https:\/\/parenting.firstcry.com\/articles\/thanksgiving-history-traditions-and-interesting-facts-for-kids\/?ref=interlink<br>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.trc.2017.02.021<br>https:\/\/www.lawyer-monthly.com\/2024\/11\/the-story-behind-thanksgiving-dinner\/<br>https:\/\/core.ac.uk\/download\/617861344.pdf<br>https:\/\/www.freetour.com\/berat\/savor-albanian-cuisine-cooking-class-with-mama-nina-berat-castle<br>https:\/\/tagvault.org\/blog\/facts-about-thanksgiving-interesting-fun\/<br>https:\/\/www.flomarching.com\/articles\/11223156-want-your-band-to-march-in-the-macys-parade-or-rose-parade-heres-how<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday in the United States, celebrated every fourth Thursday of November. 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