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Nov 2021
10m 58s

The History of Thanksgiving (Encore)

Gary Arndt | Glassbox Media
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On the fourth Thursday in November every year, American’s celebrate the holiday of Thanksgiving. It is a holiday that originated in the Americas but has subsequently spread to many countries around the world. It is a holiday that is actually secular, but with some religious overtones, and has a unique set of traditions that aren’t really shared with any othe ... Show More
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