Thanksgiving Day Symbols and Celebrations

Thanksgiving Day Symbols and Celebrations G GOURMANDIA NET Pumpkin Pie' is modern staple at almost every Thanksgiving table.They were a part of all traditional meals long before the arrival of pilgrims. Corn were a part of the first thanksgiving dinner. Corn reminds us of the importance and heritage of the famous harvest festival. Cornucopia is the most common symbol of a harvest festival. It is also known as the 'horn of plenty'. source: www.thanksgiving-day.org The celebration of Thanksgiving will be incomplete without the legendary Turkey. Benjamin Franklin felt that turkey was the right choice because it was a good runner and had a sharp Cranberry, is a symbol and a modern diet staple of thanksgiving. Ever since cranberry sauce is a permanent companion of turkey during thanksgiving feast. Beans are a special symbol of thanksgiving. Native Americans are believed to have taught the pilgrims to grow beans next to cornstalks. Celebration in United States Celebration in Canada Celebration in India Celebration in Korea Celebrated on the fourth Thursday in the month of November every year, it is a time for communal thanksgiving, feeling gratitude, lavish feasts. It is a time to remember the People of Canada celebrate Thanksgiving on the second Monday in the month of October every year. It is celebrated to thank the Lord Almighty for a bountiful harvest. Thanksgiving is celebrated in quite a few parts of India, the major festivity is however, observed by Christians in the state of Goa. Chuscok is the biggest and most important holiday in Korea. Family members from near and far come It conveys the universal feeling of being thankful to Lord Almighty for his continuous grace. together to share food and stories and to give thanks to their ancestors for the abundant harvest. pilgrims.