Thanksgiving is a traditional holiday primarily celebrated in the United States and Canada. The festival is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November each year. Thanksgiving in the U.S. typically involves a large family gathering with a meal that includes turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. Thanksgiving became a time for families to come together, reflect on the year, and give thanks for their good fortune. For many, Thanksgiving signals the beginning of the holiday season. The day after Thanksgiving, known as “Black Friday,” marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season, with major sales and discounts to kick off the Christmas shopping season.