its to give thanks to all that we have to be thankful for... IMO it was a religious holiday at first but "according to legend" thanksgiving is a holiday in which we all give thanks for, family, health, wealth, cleverness,fishies and all else we have to be thankful for! here.... this might help a little http://www.history.com/minisite.do?...=1902518783&bclid=1672079702&bctid=1586348651