How Thanksgiving's date was decided

Gobble gobble, y’all. No Images? Click here   On Oct. 3, 1789, President George Washington proclaimed Thursday, Nov. 26 of that year to be a day of thanksgiving honoring the new Constitution. But that wasn’t yet the Thanksgiving, it was just a thanksgiving. But why is Thanksgiving always celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November? Turns out, you have to fast forward many years and quite a few presidents to get to the answer. Gobble gobble, y’all.   LOL … and 38 other tweets about the nightmare that is hosting Thanksgiving.     Get away from it all   Transatlantic flights can be expensive, but you can get a taste of European culture right here in the United States in one of these 14 towns. Long read we're loving: Because Thanksgiving is tomorrow, here’s a reminder: How to deal with family members who pry about your personal life. Good luck out there! Get more cultured: Stuffing vs. Dressing: What You Call It Can Reveal Where You're From 10 Things Grateful People Do Differently Turns Out Pumpkins Are Actually A Fruit, And Humans Know Nothing    .     HuffPost is now a part of Oath and a part of Verizon. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love HuffPost's Entertainment newsletter. ©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe      . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe