1. It's purely American.This year we - my Jewish wife & I - are also celebrating Hanukkah... which is also a more-or-less secular holiday commemorating a small miracle in late Second Temple times.
2. It's more-or-less secular.
3. Food with family & friends is a good idea.
We'll be joined by sisters and new in-laws-to-be - my son's fiancee's family.
Happy Thanksgiving!