Should it be a global festival? It may be the most American holiday, but the rest of the world could learn something from this annual celebration of gratitude.
Five reasons to love Thanksgiving
Spared: President Joe Biden (above), marked his final holiday season at the White House on Monday by pardoning a turkey, in a ceremony that dates back to the 1940s. Glossary
Pilgrim Fathers - The settlers of Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1620, the first permanent colony in New England.
Macy's parade - The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is a New York City tradition that celebrates the opening of Macy's flagship department store and generates excitement for Christmas shopping.
Black Friday - The day after US Thanksgiving, when lots of shops offer discounts on goods for Christmas shopping.
Propaganda - Information, which may be biased or misleading, used to promote a certain viewpoint.
Colonisation - When one country or region is controlled by another.