THANKSGIVING Definition & Meaning

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thanksgiving

[ thangks-giv-ing ]

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noun

the act of giving thanks; grateful acknowledgment of benefits or favors, especially to God.
an expression of thanks, especially to God.
a public celebration in acknowledgment of divine favor or kindness.
a day set apart for giving thanks to God.
(initial capital letter) Thanksgiving Day.

thanksgiving

/ θæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ; ˈθæŋksˌɡɪvɪŋ /

noun

the act of giving thanks
1. an expression of thanks to God
2. a public act of religious observance or a celebration in acknowledgment of divine favours

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of thanksgiving¹

First recorded in 1525–35; thank + -s ³ + give ( def ) + -ing ¹( def )

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On Thursday commemorations will be marked by a thanksgiving service at Westminster Abbey and VE Day 80: A Celebration to Remember, an evening concert at Horse Guards Parade.

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Later that week, on 8 May, the actual date of the anniversary, there will be a service of thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey, with a concert in Horse Guards Parade later that evening.

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Then, on 8 May, there will be a service of thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey before a live concert from Horse Guards Parade, which more than 10,000 members of the public are expected to attend.

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In his native Argentina, churches across the country will hold masses of thanksgiving to mark the anniversary.

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On 27 February, the Prince of Wales was due to give a reading at the thanksgiving service for the late King Constantine of Greece at St George's Chapel in Windsor.

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