Thanksgiving is an American national holiday that is celebrated every year on the fourth Thursday of November. Traditionally, families gather on Thanksgiving evening and eat a large feast, with turkey being the main entree.
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For most families, Thanksgiving recipes are a tradition. While the same basic dishes are usually served, they can each have their own spin on them. It all depends on who is preparing the dish. Turkey can be cooked a number of ways. These can include baking, deep-frying, or over a fire. Various herbs, seasoning and glazes can be applied to the turkey before and after it is cooked. No matter the dish, there are nearly endless combinations of recipes that can be explored.
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Fast Facts
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In America, Thanksgiving is the fourth Thursday in November
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2009 Date
November 26th
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Turkey is the traditional main dish
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Thanksgiving dinner is often served in the afternoon
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First Thanksgiving feast held in 1621Thanksgiving November: Thanksgiving Facts
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Traditional dinner includes turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie
