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When Was Thanksgiving Made an Official Holiday? It May Surprise You

Wed, 11/26/2014 - 12:48pm

When Was Thanksgiving Made an Official Holiday? It May Surprise You by Robert H. Reid, Stars & Stripes

Thanksgiving is among America’s most popular holidays, a time for food, family and football in celebrations that date back to the earliest days of the nation. In fact, the history of Thanksgiving is more complicated than the national myths about “Turkey Day.”

Here are some facts about the holiday that you may not have known…

Read on.