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thanksgiving

[thangks-giv-ing]

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noun

the act of giving thanks; grateful acknowledgment of benefits or favors, especially to God.
an expression of thanks, especially to God.
a public celebration in acknowledgment of divine favor or kindness.
a day set apart for giving thanks to God.
(initial capital letter)��Thanksgiving Day.

thanksgiving

/ θæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ, ˈθæŋksˌɡɪvɪŋ /

noun

the act of giving thanks
1. an expression of thanks to God
2. a public act of religious observance or a celebration in acknowledgment of divine favours

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pre-Thanksgiving adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of thanksgiving¹

First recorded in 1525–35; thank + -s ³ + give ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. )

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The King and Queen, as well as the prime minister and other senior royals, attended a service of thanksgiving and remembrance at Westminster Abbey.

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Then, on 8 May, the King, Queen and other royals will attend a thanksgiving service with veterans at Westminster Abbey before the royal couple attends Horse Guards Parade for a celebratory concert.

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On Thursday commemorations will be marked by a thanksgiving service at Westminster Abbey and VE Day 80: A Celebration to Remember, an evening concert at Horse Guards Parade.

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Later that week, on 8 May, the actual date of the anniversary, there will be a service of thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey, with a concert in Horse Guards Parade later that evening.

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Then, on 8 May, there will be a service of thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey before a live concert from Horse Guards Parade, which more than 10,000 members of the public are expected to attend.

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�� does��thanksgiving mean?

The word thanksgiving means the act of expressing or feeling thankfulness.In other words, it’s the act of giving thanks for what you’re grateful for.This sense of the word is often used in a religious context. For example, a prayer of thanksgiving involves praying to express gratitude for the blessings in one’s life.The word thanksgiving is also used as the name of a national holiday celebrated in the United States and Canada. It’s officially known as Thanksgiving Day but is commonly just called Thanksgiving. It is observed in the U.S. on the fourth Thursday of November, and in Canada on the second Monday of October.Today, the Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S. is traditionally celebrated with family gatherings and a large meal, especially one that includes a roast turkey. Other traditional Thanksgiving dishes include mashed potatoes, stuffing or dressing, and pumpkin pie. The association with eating turkey has led to the informal nickname Turkey Day.Example: A lot of people forget that Thanksgiving is not just a time for gathering and eating but for actual thanksgiving—acknowledging all of the things we have to be thankful for.

thanksgiver Thanksgiving Day

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