• Whether you choose classic recipes like stuffing, green bean casserole and mashed potatoes or more extravagant side dishes like unique casseroles, oyster stuffing and more, Mahalo's guide to Thanksgiving side dishes can help you choose the perfect accompaniment to your turkey, ham, goose or duck main course.

• 1. In America, Thanksgiving is the fourth Thursday in November
  2. Canadian Thanksgiving is the second Monday in OctoberThanksgiving November: Thanksgiving Facts
  3. Turkey is the traditional main dish
  4. Thanksgiving dinner is often served in the afternoon
  5. Traditional dinner includes turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie
  6. One of the busiest travel days of the yearUSA Today: Air Officials Get Set for Travel Trial

• Fun Side Dish Trivia

  • Green bean casserole was developed in 1935 and it will be served in over 30 million homes across America this holiday season.Campbell's Kitchen: Green Bean Casserole

  • Stove Top stuffing was first sold in 1972 and sells more than 60 million boxes each Thanksgiving.The New York Times: Ruth Siems Dies at 72 (November 23, 2005)

  • Stuffing is called "stuffing" when cooked inside the turkey, chicken or goose or duck and "dressing" when baked separately.

  • The words "cranberry sauce" are used in the song "Strawberry Fields Forever" by The Beatles for no apparent reason.Columbia University: Strawberry Fields Forever

  • The word stuffing was first printed in 1538About: Stuffing History

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