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however it's perfect timing with gift giving of the Solstice (Xmas): at Thanksgiving, i begin to think about the year past, who has been nice not naughty, who i should maybe give a token (gift of appreciation) to, and you have a whole month to get it and give it. so good timing.
the Solstice makes sense in biological terms: times of darkness and cold, so time to get together with folks, joy, gift giving etc. So looking backwards, Thanksgiving in late Nov makes sense.
is that how Lincoln et al decided upon it? don't know. also not sure if there is any history in it being at that time (Pilgrims etc). have a feeling they did it nearer to more astronomical harvest times mentioned above.
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