1. Turkey

How did the turkey become the main "mascot" of Thanksgiving today? There is a saying that during the Harvest Festival in a certain year in the 16th century Above, Queen Elizabeth of England is eating roast goose. When news came that the Spanish Armada had sunk on its way to attack her beloved England, the Queen was so delighted that she ordered another goose to celebrate the success.

As a result, geese have become Britain’s favorite bird during the harvest season. When the Pilgrims came to America from England, roast turkey replaced roast goose as the main dish because turkeys were more plentiful on the continent and easier to find than goose.

2. Cranberry jam

Sweet and sour cranberry jam was the food on the first Thanksgiving table, and it is also on the table today. Cranberries are small, tart wild berries that grow in swampy areas in Massachusetts and the New England states. The Indians used its fruit to treat various inflammations and used the juice to dye red carpets and rugs. They taught the Pilgrims how to cook cranberries with sugar and water to make cranberry sauce.

3. Cornbread

Cornbread, this is a food loved by both British and Indians. According to the origin of Thanksgiving, when the British Puritans immigrated to the United States and had no food to eat, the local Indians gave them their own food. In order to express their gratitude, Thanksgiving Day was born. Therefore, this cornbread has continued like this and has become a must-have dish on Thanksgiving.

4. Pumpkin pie

In the West, pumpkin pie is a popular dessert on the holiday table during Halloween and Thanksgiving. Turkey and pumpkin pie have become a must-have meal on Thanksgiving Day, to thank the Indians who helped and supported them in times of crisis, and to thank God for his gifts to them. So pumpkin pie is indispensable as a Thanksgiving delicacy.

5. Ham

Ham is also one of the delicacies of Thanksgiving. Many people like the flavor of ham, which is fresh but not greasy, fragrant and appetizing. Whether used as a main ingredient or an ingredient, in both Chinese and Western dishes, ham makes the dishes delicious with its unique flavor. Ham can be steamed, fried, stewed, made into soup, grilled, made into salads or directly paired with staple food.