Thanksgiving Day (Saint Lucia)
Thanksgiving Day in Saint Lucia is celebrated on the first Monday of October, making it a movable holiday similar to those in the United States and Canada. In 2001, this occasion fell on October 5. This celebration is a time for reflection and gratitude among the island's population, which is primarily of African descent, totaling around 160,000 people. The capital city, Castries, is home to over 60,000 residents. Saint Lucia has a rich colonial history, having been discovered by Europeans around 1500 and contested between various colonial powers until it became part of the British Empire in 1814. The nation achieved significant political milestones in the 20th century, ultimately gaining full independence on February 22, 1979. Thanksgiving Day serves as an opportunity for Saint Lucians to come together in appreciation of their culture and history while enjoying traditional festivities.
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Thanksgiving Day (Saint Lucia)
Thanksgiving Day (Saint Lucia)
This is a movable event.
The first Monday of every October is Thanksgiving Day in the Caribbean nation of Saint Lucia. In 2001, the year used to determine the dates of movable events in this book, Saint Lucia's Thanksgiving Day fell on October 5.
The Thanksgiving holiday in the tiny island nation of Saint Lucia is similar to those of its larger North American neighbors of the United States and Canada. Saint Lucia has a population of approximately 160,000 people, most of whom are of African descent. The capital and largest city is Castries with over 60,000 inhabitants. Europeans discovered the island around 1500, and it was hotly contested among the colonial powers for many centuries afterward. It finally became a part of the British Empire in 1814 after it was ceded by the French following the Napoleonic Wars. Saint Lucia gained autonomy during the 20th century, achieving full independence on February 22, 1979.