hanksgiving turkey _ specialties on the American Thanksgiving

The day after tomorrow ( Thursday, November 28 , 2013 date ) is Thanksgiving , which is one of the most important traditional festival in Western , on this day , the United States and the West will eat juicy turkey this Thanksgiving , but the most the most traditional entrees, but also the most unique dishes on Thanksgiving. But do you know why you must eat turkey on Thanksgiving it?

Thanksgiving turkey

Thanksgiving turkey presentation

Thanksgiving turkey is the most essential food , but also the most traditional Thanksgiving , most attractive , most unique entrees, Thanksgiving roast turkey practice generally , a weight of about 20 pounds of turkey to roast 4 hours until the turkey Shulan completely .

Roast turkey for Thanksgiving is not only the most unique cuisine, but also in the way of eating also have some stress. After the roast turkey on the table, the man of the house with a knife sliced ​​distributed to everyone . Then pour the marinade by the people themselves , sprinkle with salt , the taste is very delicious.

[ Tips ] Thanksgiving turkey dishes in addition to outside , pumpkin pie , cranberry jam, sweet potato, corn , salad and bread baking their own variety of fresh fruits and vegetables are also a traditional American Thanksgiving dishes .

Why eat Thanksgiving turkey ?

When it comes to eating Thanksgiving turkey reasons, which begins with the origin of Thanksgiving . In 1620 , the British group of Puritan reform advocates , retire abroad to teach ideals and aspirations can not be achieved because , self- Protestant move provoked the hatred of the British rulers . These Puritans rulers unbearable persecution and discrimination by boat across the ocean , ready to exile in the United States. Boat adrift in the ocean for 65 days, and finally reached the U.S. East Coast , in the State of Rhode Island, Providence, Provincetown Harbor landing. At the time, here is a virgin land desolate , turkey and other wildlife everywhere. A time when winter came to a strange place , deprivation , poor environment are threatening their lives. At this vital moment , the local Indians as they sent food , supplies and tools , and to help them build their new homes. Thanks for help in time of distress , their support over the Indians , and also thank God for their ” gifts ” is the fourth Thursday in November , will be made ​​of turkey hunting delicacies Indian hospitality and get-together with them , the celebration lasted three days .

Since then, every year on the fourth Thursday in November to be held in such celebrations , in addition to entertaining Indian food outside of roast turkey and together hold archery , running, wrestling and other sports competitions, dancing and singing around the campfire at night also shared joy.

Thanksgiving turkey

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Thanksgiving (Thanksgiving Day) is the United States and Canada shared the festival , by the American people, the original intention was to thank God-given good harvest , thanks to the help the Indians . In the United States , since 1941 , Thanksgiving Day is the fourth Thursday in November each year , and from this day onwards will leave two days ; different Canadian and U.S. Thanksgiving time , the second Monday in October .

Gourmet Thanksgiving turkey is the most attractive , not only because of its juicy delicious, but also contains a certain cultural connotations.