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Why do we eat pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving?

Pumpkin pie is Americans’ gratitude to the Indians who helped and supported them in times of crisis, and also to thank God for the gift he gave them. In 1620, the early immigrants from the United States, with the help of the native Indians, learned to plant and survive, and lived happily in the desolate land on the other side of the Atlantic.

 

2. It is the pumpkin harvest season

September to October every year is the pumpkin harvest season. As the hometown of pumpkin, pumpkin pie is a traditional home-cooked snack from late autumn to early winter in the southern United States, and is eaten every day. On Thanksgiving, of course, there are many pumpkin delicacies, such as pumpkin soup, pumpkin pie, pumpkin puree, pumpkin cheesecake, etc.

 

3. Pumpkin has high nutritional value

Thanksgiving is in the autumn. Eating pumpkin in autumn can improve the symptoms of autumn dryness. Pumpkin is rich in carotene and vitamin E needed by the human body. Eating more pumpkin has the effect of beautifying the skin and making the skin more delicate. Most importantly, pumpkin neutralizes carcinogens. With so much nutritional value, pumpkin is sure to become an essential holiday food.