The Schwenkfelder Thanksgiving is a tradition that dates back to 1734. Members of the church celebrate this holiday by giving thanks for what they have. None of us can live without air, water, and food. We also appreciate our friends and family. The Schwenkfelders are a small group of people who follow the teachings of the 16th-century theologian Caspar Schwenkfeld. These people represent a Protestant sect who broke off from the main group to form their own brotherhoods. Most SchwenkfeldBefore the end of the Civil War, Thanksgiving celebrations were not regularly observed. The first Thanksgiving celebration was not held until after the war.ers currently live in Pennsylvania, which is known for its German heritage. Before the end of the Civil War, Thanksgiving celebrations were not regularly observed. The first Thanksgiving celebration was not held until after the war.

Schwenkfelder Thanksgiving is celebrated on September 24 every year.

In 1734, a group of German followers came to America. All of them were thankful for freedom from persecution. They swore their allegiance to the British king and then spent September 24th expressing their gratitude to God.