The origin of Thanksgiving, the Thanksgiving Day dates back to Pilgrims who, after a year in the New World, celebrated this holiday, according to tradition, by eating turkey together with the redskins who had helped them to survive and adapt. The first day of Thanksgiving is celebrated in 1621 and is observed in the United States of America (The fourth Thursday of November) and Canada (the second Monday in October) in gratitude for the end of the harvest season.
In 2013 the day will take place 23 November . On Thanksgiving, families get together for celebrate all together this day with the traditional turkey dinner. Everyone cooks the turkey on this day, more than 40 million turkeys are said to be eaten this weekend.
A tradition so deeply felt that many will cook turkeys to give to most needy and don't be surprised if a neighbor knocks on your door to offer you a slice. Offering a turkey on Thanksgiving can also symbolize a sign of gratitude towards someone who has done something for you, but also a sign of forgiveness if there have been conflicts.
Throughout the week you will find the stuffed turkey everywhere, even ready-made in supermarkets. But if you want, you can try your hand at preparing stuffed turkey. It is not difficult, in the end the filling is very simple based chestnuts and stale bread no crust, a little bit of onion, celery, marjoram, parsley, thyme and 2 glasses of white wine. All accompanied by the Gravy sauce made with turkey broth and a cup of white wine. And the Turkey is served!
