Why do you eat turkey on Thanksgiving?

Eating turkey on Thanksgiving Day is a group of reformist Puritans in Britain to thank the Indians who supported them and also to thank God for giving them a "gift".

Eating turkey on Thanksgiving Day should start from the origin of 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. These Puritans can't stand the pursuit and discrimination of the rulers. They fled to the Netherlands first, and 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 sent them turkeys and other foods, as well as some daily necessities and production tools to help them build their new homes.

After settling down in their new homes, these British people thanked the Indians who helped and supported them in times of crisis, and also thanked God for giving them "gifts". Every year on the fourth Thursday of June 165438+ 10, they cook the hunted turkey into delicious food, warmly treat the Indians and hold parties with them. The celebration lasted for three days.

In addition to entertaining Indians with roast turkey, they also held sports competitions such as archery, running and wrestling together, and danced around the bonfire at night, which was enjoyable. Since then, such a celebration will be held every year on the fourth Thursday of June165438+1October. 194 1 year, the US Congress officially designated the fourth Thursday in June 1 1 as "Thanksgiving Day". Since then, this festival has become popular in western countries.

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On Thanksgiving Day, the customs of the United States and Canada are basically the same. The food customs are: eating roast turkey, pumpkin pie, cranberry sauce, sweet potato and corn.

Activities include: playing cranberry contest, corn game and pumpkin race; Group activities such as parades, theatrical performances or sports competitions are held, and there are corresponding holidays for 2 days. People far away will go home to reunite with their loved ones. Now it has also formed the habit of avoiding turkey and shopping on Black Friday.

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