Lincoln was grateful because events of that year had turned the tide of the Civil War, and it finally looked as if the ruptured nation would see a resolution. Just like the Pilgrims, Lincoln had seen hard times and wanted to express his gratitude to the Lord for providing relief.

He concluded by designating the last Thursday of November as a national day of Thanksgiving in the US.

For the people in US Thanksgiving is a time for merrymaking, shopping, family reunion, feasts and and especially family dinners. People take time to thank God for his constant grace and for all the material possessions they got. Sending flowers like, bouquets, center piceces, flower baskets, gift baskets etc, has become a common gesture for the people global wide.