Thanksgiving falls on Nov. 27 this year, continuing the tradition of the holiday falling on Thursday each year.

The history of Thanksgiving being on Thursday dates back to colonial times , when colonial leaders called for days of thanks. By the 19th century, Thursday became a common choice for those days.

President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day in 1863 and set it for the last Thursday in November.

In 1941, the U.S. government set a law establishing Thanksgiving as the fourth Thursday in November. That decision means Thanksgiving can happen anytime between Nov. 22 and Nov. 28.

Looking to eat out for Thanksgiving?

For those looking for a Thanksgiving meal plan, here is a list of various restaurants in Northeast Ohio open for the holiday.

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