Thanksgiving 2025: Date and Celebration
Thanksgiving 2025 will be observed on Thursday, November 27, following the tradition of celebrating on the fourth Thursday of November each year. This holiday centers on gratitude, family bonding, and togetherness.
Typical festivities include enjoying special meals, watching football games, and attending parades such as the Detroit Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Historical Background
Thanksgiving officially became a national holiday in 1863, declared by President Abraham Lincoln. Its origins trace back to 1621, when English settlers and the Wampanoag people came together to share a harvest feast.
Quebec Municipal Election Highlights
- Soraya Martinez Ferrada, a former Liberal turned centrist, won the mayoralty of Montreal, ending an eight-year left-leaning administration.
- Her agenda includes reviewing bike lanes and addressing homelessness.
- In Quebec City, Bruno Marchand defeated Sam Hamad, a former Liberal minister who faced accusations including threats toward his daughter.
"Soraya Martinez Ferrada elected Montreal mayor defeating 8 years of left-leaning mayoralty of city; reviewing bike lanes, tackling homelessness agenda."
The Quebec municipal election results reveal significant political shifts and new policy priorities in major cities.
Summary
Thanksgiving 2025 continues to symbolize gratitude and community, while Quebec's recent elections mark notable political changes and fresh policy focuses in urban centers.