The origin and implication of giving food on Thanksgiving Day are as follows:
The origin of giving food on Thanksgiving Day
Since the 18th century, there has been a custom of giving a basket of food to poor families in the United States. At that time, a group of young women wanted to choose one day of the year to do good deeds, and thought that Thanksgiving was the most appropriate day. So as soon as Thanksgiving comes, they put a basket full of food and deliver it to the poor people's homes.
The meaning of giving food on Thanksgiving Day
The meaning of giving food is to thank God for his grace and the goodness of life. Thanksgiving table will be filled with all kinds of rich food, and turkey is the symbolic holiday food of Thanksgiving, including mashed potatoes, cranberry jam and pumpkin pie.
before family members enjoy together, they will express their gratitude to each other, thank God for his grace, thank the delicious food, thank them for their good health and happy time with their families, and thank them together for the wonderful time together.
The foods that can be sent on Thanksgiving Day are:
1. Turkey
The most representative food on Thanksgiving Day is also very simple to make. After taking out the internal organs, using various spices to marinate, fill the chicken belly with favorite foods such as bread and sweet potatoes, and steam the chicken until the meat is crisp but not rotten, which is extremely delicious.
2. Pumpkin pie
In the west, pumpkin pie is a popular dessert on the holiday table at Halloween and Thanksgiving. Turkey and pumpkin pie have become a necessary feast for Thanksgiving, to thank the Indians who helped and supported them in times of crisis, and also to thank God for his gift to them. Therefore, pumpkin pie is indispensable for Thanksgiving food.
3. cranberry jam
cranberry jam, that is, cranberry sauce, has always been the ingredient and condiment of turkey, the main course of Thanksgiving and Christmas.
4. Sweet potatoes
Eat sweet potatoes on Thanksgiving Day. Sweet potatoes are not only one of the traditional staple foods, but also a common choice on the Thanksgiving table. The taste is soft, suitable for matching with various dishes, such as thick soup, salad, staple food, etc., giving people rich taste enjoyment. The sweet smell of sweet potatoes and the sweetness of potatoes blend with each other, which makes people have a big appetite. By eating sweet potatoes, people express their gratitude to their relatives and friends, and imply the warmth and happiness of the family.