Why does Liberia celebrate Thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving Day is a public holiday in Liberia. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in Liberia on the first Thursday of November. read more

Thanksgiving Day is one of them, and Liberians still celebrate it, same way as Americans do it, but of course with Liberians unique cultural touches. Thanksgiving Day Traditions, Customs and Activities. Thanksgiving is celebrated to give thanks to God and Americans for freeing the slaves and granting them Liberia in Africa to live as free men. read more

Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in Liberia on the first Thursday of November. It follows the same traditions as Thanksgiving Day in the United States, since Liberians do have several holidays in common with, or to honor, the United States. read more

The free slaves that went to Liberia came with the culture of celebrating Thanksgiving Day from their slave masters and because they were in charge of government, they made it mandatory to observe Thanksgiving Day. read more