Americans Mark Thanksgiving Holiday
Americans Mark Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov 22, 2012 6
(VOANews) - Americans are marking the annual Thanksgiving holiday Thursday.
The holiday is engrained in American life as a day for family gatherings with sumptuous turkey feasts, accompanied by a wide array of side dishes and pies. By one estimate, more than 43 million people are expected to travel 80 kilometers or more to attend holiday gatherings between now and Sunday.
But other Thanksgiving traditions are prominent in the U.S. as well, including religious services and key youth and professional football games. One major retailer, the Macy's department store chain, kicked off its annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, putting a festive mood into the air of a city still coping with the aftermath of superstorm Sandy. Parade-goers enjoyed marching bands, performers and, of course, the giant balloons.
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