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	~~'''~~Thanksgiving ~~dinner''' is a significant meal traditionally eaten~~ in the United States and Canada ~~to celebrate [[Thanksgiving]]. The meal typically includes a large roasted [[turkey]], stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie.~~		{{Short description\|Traditional meal associated with the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States and Canada}}

	~~== History ==~~		[[File:Thanksgiving dinner.jpg\|thumb\|right\|A traditional Thanksgiving dinner with turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce.]]

	~~The first [[~~Thanksgiving~~]] was~~ celebrated by the ~~Pilgrims after their first harvest in~~ the ~~New World in 1621~~. ~~This feast lasted three days,~~ and ~~it was attended by 90 Native Americans~~ and ~~53 Pilgrims. The New England colonists were accustomed to regularly celebrating "thanksgivings"—days of prayer thanking God~~ for blessings ~~such as military victory or~~ the ~~end~~ of ~~a drought~~.		'''Thanksgiving dinner''' is a traditional meal celebrated in the United States and Canada during the Thanksgiving holiday. It is a time for family and friends to gather and give thanks for the harvest and blessings of the past year. The meal is often centered around a large roasted turkey, accompanied by a variety of side dishes and desserts.

	== ~~Traditional~~ Dishes ==		==Main Dishes==

	=== Turkey ===		===Turkey===
			[[File:Roast turkey.jpg\|thumb\|left\|A roasted turkey, the centerpiece of Thanksgiving dinner.]]
			The centerpiece of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner is the [[turkey]], which is usually roasted and served with [[gravy]]. The turkey is often stuffed with a mixture of bread, herbs, and spices, known as [[stuffing]] or [[dressing]].

	[[~~Turkey (bird)\|Turkey~~]] ~~is the most common~~ main dish ~~of a Thanksgiving dinner, to the point where Thanksgiving~~ is sometimes colloquially called “Turkey Day.” In 2006, American turkey growers were expected to raise 270 million turkeys, to be processed into five billion pounds of turkey meat valued at almost $8 billion, with ~~one third of all turkey consumption occurring in the Thanksgiving-Christmas season,~~ and ~~a peak of 45 million turkeys consumed at Thanksgiving~~.		===Ham===
			In addition to turkey, some families also serve [[ham]] as an alternative or additional main dish. The ham is typically glazed with honey or brown sugar and baked until tender.

	==~~= Stuffing =~~==		==Side Dishes==

	[[Stuffing]], also known as dressing, is a ~~traditional part of Thanksgiving dinner~~. ~~It is generally made from~~ bread ~~cubes or crumbs combined with~~ onions, celery, and ~~seasoning, which is then stuffed into the turkey or served on the side~~.		===Stuffing===
			Stuffing, also known as dressing, is a seasoned bread mixture that is either cooked inside the turkey or baked separately. Common ingredients include [[bread]], [[onions]], [[celery]], [[herbs]], and [[broth]].

	=== Mashed Potatoes ===		===Mashed Potatoes===
			[[Mashed potatoes]] are a staple side dish, often served with [[gravy]]. They are made by boiling potatoes and mashing them with butter, milk, and seasoning.

	[[~~Mashed potato~~]]~~es are another staple of the traditional Thanksgiving dinner. They are typically~~ made ~~by boiling potatoes until they are soft and then mashing them with butter~~, ~~milk~~, and ~~seasoning~~.		===Cranberry Sauce===
			[[Cranberry sauce]] is a sweet and tangy condiment made from cranberries, sugar, and water. It is often served alongside turkey to complement its flavor.

	=== ~~Cranberry Sauce~~ ===		===Green Bean Casserole===
			[[Green bean casserole]] is a popular side dish made with green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and crispy fried onions.

	[[~~Cranberry sauce~~]] ~~is a sauce or relish made out of cranberries~~, ~~commonly served~~ as a ~~condiment~~ with ~~Thanksgiving dinner in North America and with Christmas dinner in the United Kingdom~~.		===Sweet Potatoes===
			[[Sweet potatoes]] are often served in various forms, such as mashed, roasted, or in a [[sweet potato casserole]] topped with marshmallows or pecans.

	==~~= Pumpkin Pie =~~==		==Desserts==

	[[Pumpkin pie]] is a dessert ~~pie~~ with a spiced, pumpkin~~-based custard~~ filling. It is often served ~~during the fall and early winter, especially for Thanksgiving and Christmas in the United States and Canada~~.		===Pumpkin Pie===
			[[File:Pumpkin pie.jpg\|thumb\|right\|A slice of pumpkin pie, a classic Thanksgiving dessert.]]
			[[Pumpkin pie]] is a classic Thanksgiving dessert made with a spiced pumpkin filling in a pastry crust. It is often served with whipped cream.

	== ~~See Also~~ ==		===Pecan Pie===
			[[Pecan pie]] is another popular dessert, made with a filling of pecans, eggs, butter, and sugar, baked in a pie crust.

	* [[Thanksgiving ~~(United States)~~]]		===Apple Pie===
	* [[~~Thanksgiving (Canada)~~]]		[[Apple pie]] is a traditional dessert made with a filling of spiced apples and a flaky pastry crust.
	* [[~~Turkey (bird)~~]]
	* [[~~Pumpkin pie~~]]		==Beverages==
	* [[~~Cranberry sauce~~]]		Common beverages served during Thanksgiving dinner include [[apple cider]], [[wine]], and [[coffee]].
	* [[~~Mashed potato~~]]
	* [[~~Stuffing~~]]		==Related Pages==
			* [[Thanksgiving]]
			* [[Harvest festival]]
			* [[American cuisine]]
			* [[Canadian cuisine]]

	[[Category:Thanksgiving]]		[[Category:Thanksgiving]]
	[[Category:American cuisine]]		[[Category:American cuisine]]
	[[Category:Canadian cuisine]]		[[Category:Canadian cuisine]]
	~~[[Category:Holiday meals]]~~

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	~~File:Thanksgiving_Chicken.jpg\|Thanksgiving dinner~~
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'''Thanksgiving dinner''' is a significant meal traditionally eaten in the United States and Canada to celebrate [[Thanksgiving]]. The meal typically includes a large roasted [[turkey]], stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie.

== History ==

The first [[Thanksgiving]] was celebrated by the Pilgrims after their first harvest in the New World in 1621. This feast lasted three days, and it was attended by 90 Native Americans and 53 Pilgrims. The New England colonists were accustomed to regularly celebrating "thanksgivings"—days of prayer thanking God for blessings such as military victory or the end of a drought.

== Traditional Dishes ==

=== Turkey ===

[[Turkey (bird)|Turkey]] is the most common main dish of a Thanksgiving dinner, to the point where Thanksgiving is sometimes colloquially called “Turkey Day.” In 2006, American turkey growers were expected to raise 270 million turkeys, to be processed into five billion pounds of turkey meat valued at almost $8 billion, with one third of all turkey consumption occurring in the Thanksgiving-Christmas season, and a peak of 45 million turkeys consumed at Thanksgiving.

=== Stuffing ===

[[Stuffing]], also known as dressing, is a traditional part of Thanksgiving dinner. It is generally made from bread cubes or crumbs combined with onions, celery, and seasoning, which is then stuffed into the turkey or served on the side.

=== Mashed Potatoes ===

[[Mashed potato]]es are another staple of the traditional Thanksgiving dinner. They are typically made by boiling potatoes until they are soft and then mashing them with butter, milk, and seasoning.

=== Cranberry Sauce ===

[[Cranberry sauce]] is a sauce or relish made out of cranberries, commonly served as a condiment with Thanksgiving dinner in North America and with Christmas dinner in the United Kingdom.

=== Pumpkin Pie ===

[[Pumpkin pie]] is a dessert pie with a spiced, pumpkin-based custard filling. It is often served during the fall and early winter, especially for Thanksgiving and Christmas in the United States and Canada.

== See Also ==

* [[Thanksgiving (United States)]]
* [[Thanksgiving (Canada)]]
* [[Turkey (bird)]]
* [[Pumpkin pie]]
* [[Cranberry sauce]]
* [[Mashed potato]]
* [[Stuffing]]

[[Category:Thanksgiving]]
[[Category:American cuisine]]
[[Category:Canadian cuisine]]
[[Category:Holiday meals]]

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