In my country we do not celebrate Thanksgiving, and even though I think that it is a good way to get together with your family, I do not agree with the fact that 5.32 million turkeys are killed each year because of Thanksgiving.  Here are some facts about Thanksgiving yo can find on wikipedia and other sites:

Thomas Jefferson thought the concept of Thanksgiving was "the most ridiculous idea I’ve ever heard."

Benjamin Franklin wanted the national bird to be a turkey.

The first Thanksgiving was not a feast, but rather a time when Native Americans helped Pilgrims by bringing them food and helping them build off the land.

Here are some videos about Thanksgiving: