Americans are known for going all out on their Thanksgiving celebrations.
The annual holiday is a day for family time and, of course, a huge turkey feast.
But why is it celebrated? And when is it in 2020?
With celebrations just one week away, Americans are gearing up to mark the occasion.
Here's what you need to know about Thanksgiving in 2020.
When is Thanksgiving?
This year, Thanksgiving will be celebrated on Thursday, November 26, in the US.
The annual holiday always falls on the fourth Thursday in November.
What is Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving is a celebration of harvest which dates back to 1621.
The first ever Thanksgiving dinner, which lasted for three days and was attended by Native Americans and Pilgrims, featured goose, lobster, cod and deer - but no turkey.
Nowadays, the centerpiece of the celebrations is still a Thanksgiving feast.
Americans use the holiday to give thanks to God and reflect on what they are grateful for in life.
Thanksgiving became an official national holiday in 1941 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt proposed it.
It is also generally regarded as the beginning of the Christmas holiday period.
How do people celebrate Thanksgiving in the US?
A slap up meal is how Americans celebrate the holiday.
A Thanksgiving feast typically features turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, squash, sweet potatoes, corn, green beans, gravy and cranberry sauce.
Dessert will often be a pumpkin pie.
Many cities will also hold Thanksgiving parades.
However, celebrations may look slightly different in the US this year as many states fight to curb the rapid spread of coronavirus.
Some governors have had to impose restrictions on large gatherings which will put a stop to traditional mass celebrations.
