The origin and meaning of Thanksgiving dinner are as follows:

I. Origin

In 1620, the famous Mayflower arrived in the Americas with 102 people on board. That winter, they encountered unimaginable difficulties, in the midst of hunger and cold.

Then, the Indians sent the immigrants the necessities of life, but also taught them to hunt, fish and plant corn. With the help of the Indians, the immigrants finally got a good harvest. On the day of celebrating the harvest, according to the traditional custom, the immigrants set a day to thank God and decided to invite the Indians to celebrate the festival with them in order to thank them for their sincere help.

Second, the symbolism

1, Thanksgiving dinner is prepared by the combined efforts of the reunited families, which symbolizes the reunion of the whole family, the beauty of thanksgiving for this rare time together.

2. Expressing gratitude: Thanksgiving reminds us to always be grateful. During this holiday, people give thanks to God for the bounty, the harvest and the good life. They thank their families for their companionship and dedication, and their friends and neighbors for their help and support.

What to eat at Thanksgiving dinner:

Roasted turkey is one of the most traditional dishes of Thanksgiving Day, the meat of turkey is tender and unique in taste, roasted with spices and various condiments, aromatic and very delicious. Roast turkey is usually one of the main dishes at Thanksgiving dinners, symbolizing gratitude and togetherness.

In addition, mashed sweet potatoes are also one of the traditional side dishes at Thanksgiving. Sweet potatoes are a nutritious ingredient that contains high levels of carotene and dietary fiber, which have excellent health benefits. Sweet potato mash is usually served with roasted turkey and is very popular for its sweet, creamy and smooth flavor.

And cranberry sauce is one of the indispensable condiments for Thanksgiving. Cranberries are a sweet and tart fruit that makes a unique and nutritious sauce. At Thanksgiving dinner, cranberry sauce is often spread on meats such as roast turkey or roast duck to add texture and flavor to the dish.