Thanksgiving, an American meal

Thanksgiving, an American meal Photo

When Thanksgiving spread around the country in the mid-19th century, it was in the hope that holiday good feelings would heal the rift between North and South. So, the Thanksgiving menu had a certain amount of can't-we-all-get-together culinary nationalism to it. Now, North, South, East or West, family favorites are treasured guests at the holiday table.

Thanksgiving, an American meal Photo

When Thanksgiving spread around the country in the mid-19th century, it was in the hope that holiday good feelings would heal the rift between North and South. So, the Thanksgiving menu had a certain amount of can't-we-all-get-together culinary nationalism to it. Now, North, South, East or West, family favorites are treasured guests at the holiday table.

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I am thankful for...

What is your favorite part about Thanksgiving?

  • Spending an evening with friends and family
  • The fall weather
  • Cooking for the people I love
  • Black Friday sales and Cyber Monday deals
  • The food
  • A four-day weekend
  • Spending time being grateful

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