Among those who participated in this inaugural national Thanksgiving were the Jewish citizens of New York, numbering around 250 at the time. Gershom Mendes Seixas, the leader of Congregation Shearith Israel,

When can we eat?” Not only do we hear this as we gather for Passover, but I am sure this question was asked in many homes on Thanksgiving. It is always the debate. Do you serve Thanksgiving lunch, something between noon and 6 p.

Every year, Americans go mad for Thanksgiving. While many American traditions have been embraced abroad, this is one day that's still a mystery to most Europeans.View on euronews