THANKSGIVING
In 1621, those Pilgrims did hold a three-day feast, which was attended by members of the Wampanoag tribe.
Since 1941, Thanksgiving has been held on the fourth Thursday in November, which means that the actual date of the holiday shifts each year. ... Interestingly, President Franklin Roosevelt had decided to move Thanksgiving from the fourth Thursday in November to the third Thursday in November back in 1938.
In 1621, those Pilgrims did hold a three-day feast, which was attended by members of the Wampanoag tribe. However, typically, when these settlers had what they referred to as "thanksgiving" observances, they actually fasted. So this feast and celebration was known as a "rejoicing," according to The New Yorker.Sep , most people that don't celebrate Thanksgiving do so because it is viewed as a national day of mourning, according to Independent.
Why does turkey make you sleepy?
First things first: Yes, turkey contain tryptophan, which does promote good sleep and a good mood, according to research published in Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews . Tryptophan is one of several essential amino acids, which are considered the building blocks of proteins in animals and plants.