Why do you eat turkey on Thanksgiving?

What is the significance of eating turkey on Thanksgiving Day?

1, the origin of eating turkey on Thanksgiving Day is because a group of British people who fled to the United States in 1920 got help from local Indians when they arrived at the east coast of the United States.

Turkey can be seen everywhere in the local area. In order to thank the Indians for their help in times of crisis, these Englishmen hunted turkeys, made them into delicious food and treated them warmly.

Since then, at this time every year, these British people will treat Indians with turkeys, thus forming this tradition, which has been passed down to this day.

The legend of eating turkey on Thanksgiving Day

1620, a group of Puritans who advocated reform in Britain withdrew from the state religion and became independent Protestants because their ideals and ambitions could not be realized, which aroused the hatred of British politicians. Unable to bear the persecution and discrimination of the rulers, these Puritans fled to the Netherlands first. In early September, they crossed the ocean and prepared to go into exile in the United States. The ship drifted in the rough sea for 65 days, and finally arrived at the east coast of the United States in 5438+065438+ 10, and landed in Provis Town, Rhode Island.

At that time, it was still a desolate virgin land, and wild animals such as turkeys could be seen everywhere. It's cold winter now, and they come to a strange place, lacking clothes and food, and the harsh environment threatens their lives. At this critical moment, the local Indians brought them food, daily necessities and production tools to help them build their new homes.

After settling down in their new home, these British people thanked the Indians who helped and supported them in times of crisis, and also thanked God for giving them "gifts". On the fourth Thursday in June, 1 1, the celebration lasted for three days. Since then, such a celebration will be held every year on the fourth Thursday of June165438+1October. In addition to holding roast turkeys for Indians, sports competitions such as archery, running and wrestling will be held together, and at night, we will sing and dance around the bonfire and have fun.