ADVERTISEMENT Americans at home and around the world are tucking into their turkey dinners today to celebrate Thanksgiving. The annual holiday takes place on the fourth Thursday of November. Outside of the US, Thanksgiving is rarely celebrated. As American media pivots to Thanksgiving-themed content, here’s a quick Euronews Culture explainer on the special day. The national holiday in the US originates from a harvest festival celebrated by the Pilgrims and Puritans that had immigrated to the US