Eating turkey on Thanksgiving Day carries the meaning of thanksgiving and expresses gratitude to God.

Thanksgiving Day is a traditional Western holiday, a holiday created by the American people, initially there was no fixed date for Thanksgiving Day until 1863, after the independence of the United States, when President Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving Day a national holiday. In the Thanksgiving Day customs, the United States and Canada are basically the same, food customs: eat roast turkey, pumpkin pie, sweet yams, etc., activities: play cranberry race, held a costume parade, pumpkin race.

The most important meal of the year in the United States, is the Thanksgiving dinner, the United States of America on weekdays is extremely simple diet, but on Thanksgiving night, families are organized feasts, items of the abundance of staggering. In the beginning, the Anglo-Indians in order to thank the Indians for their help, so that they can survive in this land, so specially roasted turkey to express gratitude, but also thank God for the gift.

Common Thanksgiving Customs:

1, Family Dinner: The central custom of Thanksgiving is to **** into a hearty Thanksgiving dinner with family and close friends. The meal is usually a hearty feast, with the main course being the traditional turkey, often accompanied by delicacies such as cranberry sauce, pies, mashed potatoes and vegetables.

2. Making the turkey: Preparing the turkey is one of the most important customs of Thanksgiving. Housewives usually buy the turkey in advance and cook it into a delicious main dish on Thanksgiving Day. Sometimes, people also decorate the table with turkey motifs or wear turkey-shaped costumes.

3. Charity and Giving: Thanksgiving is a time to express gratitude and care for others. Many people participate in charitable activities that provide food, clothing and other supplies to those in need. In addition, people donate food to food banks and charitable organizations to help those who face hardship during Thanksgiving.