Thanksgiving Day 2022: Original Story, Food, Cold or Hot drinks, Black Friday Sale

Thanksgiving 2022 is on November 24! Are you looking forward to having dinner with your family and friends? We've celebrated Thanksgiving since childhood, but how much do you know about Thanksgiving? Do you know its original story? Or do you just think about the feast?

Original Story

In Plymouth, Massachusetts, England, there was a group of Puritans. They were unhappy with the British Church's political repression of them as well as its religious reform. So in 1620, 102 Puritans came to America by the Mayflower ship to search for religious freedom and a better life.

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However, they can hardly survive in the cold winter due to the unfamiliar environment and the lack of survival skills. But luckily, they got help from the local indigenous people(the Native Americans) and taught them how to survive, such as hunting, fishing, and planting corn.

Finally, the first Thanksgiving was on November 1621, the Pilgrims welcomed their harvest day. According to religious tradition, the Pilgrims decided to set this day as a day of thanking God, thanking themselves for safely crossing the Atlantic Ocean, thanking their bountiful crop harvest, and thanking the indigenous people for their help.

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In order to hold a feast, male Puritans would go out to hunt food, like turkeys, while female Puritans would make delicious food from corn, pumpkin, and sweet potato. After the preparation, they invited 90 Native Americans to have a Thanksgiving meal. All people expressed their gratitude to God piously. They sang, danced, and enjoyed delicious turkeys by the campfire.

The Mother of Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving Day is inseparable from a lady. Who is she?

Sarah Josepha Hale, an editor of Godey's Lady's Book, has persistently written hundreds of letters to governors, ministers and every American president, suggesting that the last Thursday in November be the day to pay tribute to God. At that time, the harvest Thanksgiving of Native Americans had been held for a long time, but it had never been officially stipulated as a national holiday.

In 1789, President George Washington announced that Thursday, November 26, was named "Public Thanksgiving Day". However, the date of Thanksgiving Day changed with the rotation of the president, and Thanksgiving was still not a federal holiday.

In September 1863, Ms.Hale wrote an editorial on the message of Thanksgiving and wrote a letter to President Abraham Lincoln, suggesting that he make Thanksgiving a regular federal holiday. And President Lincoln liked that idea. Later, President Abraham Lincoln issued a declaration, the last Thursday of November was designated national Thanksgiving Day. In 1941, the United States Congress officially stipulated Thanksgiving Day on the fourth Thursday of November.

In 2022, Thanksgiving is still a time to come together and give thanks for our many blessings. We celebrate Thanksgiving by gathering with family and friends, enjoying a feast of traditional foods, and expressing our gratitude for all we have. The day of Thanksgiving is a cherished American tradition that serves as a reminder of the things in life that are truly important.

Thanksgiving Food

Many Americans enjoy a traditional feast that includes turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie on the fourth Thursday in November. The feast is usually enjoyed with family and friends. It is an opportunity to express gratitude for all the blessings of life.

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Turkey is typically served as the main course and is often roasted or baked. As we mentioned above, the Native Americans taught Pilgrims how to hunt, and wild turkeys were plentiful at that time, so they quickly became a popular food source. Pilgrims also like turkey because it is a relatively easy animal to catch and kill. Turkeys are not very fast or agile, so people on foot could easily hunt them down. Additionally, turkeys are not very intelligent, so they do not pose much of a challenge for hunters.

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Stuffing is most commonly associated with Thanksgiving dinner. It is typically made with a combination of bread, celery, onions, and herbs and is often served as a side dish. Cranberry sauce is made from cranberries, sugar, water, and sometimes other fruit juices. It is usually used as a side dish or condiment, with a smooth or chunky texture.

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Mashed potatoes are comfort food that people of all ages enjoy. Some people like to add cheese or sour cream to their mashed potatoes, while others like to keep them plain and simple. The key to making the perfect mashed potato is to start with starchy potatoes. These potatoes are easy to break down when cooked and create a smooth texture. When you select your potatoes, you will want to cut them into even pieces. This will help them cook evenly. Place the potatoes in a pot and boil them. Once the potatoes are done cooking, thoroughly drain them and put them back in the pot. Add some butter, milk, salt, and pepper to taste.

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Pumpkin pie is a rich, and flavorful dessert often served with whipped cream or ice cream. It is made with a cooked pumpkin puree and typically has a spice mixture of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. The filling is placed in an unbaked or partially baked pastry shell and then baked until the filling is set.

Overall, these dishes may vary from family to family, and some families choose different countries' food for their Thanksgiving dinner. For example, a family from Mexico might have tamales and tacos, while a family from Italy might have lasagna and breadsticks. Regardless of the dishes, we should all come together on Thanksgiving to give thanks for everything we have.

Thanksgiving Drink Recommendations

On this particular day, there must be some drinks. We want to raise our glasses and thank you for all the delicious food and beverages that add luster to our table. But what are the good drinks? Here are a few Thanksgiving-worthy drinks to consider:

Thanksgiving Sangria

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Ingredients:red wine,1 cup of tonic,1 tsp Allspice,1/2 cup cranberries,1/2 cup black cherries,6 slices of mixed citrus, ice cubes, fresh mint

Steps:

1. Fill the pitcher half full of ice
2. Pour in red wine
3. Add citrus, cranberries, and black cherries
4. Add Allspice and tonic, and mix it
5. Decorate with fresh mint

Spicy Pomegranate Moscow Mule

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Ingredients:1/2 lime juice,2 ounces vodka,1/3 cup pomegranate juice,1 jalapeño slice,1/3 cup grapefruit juice, grapefruit slices, Ginger beer, fresh mint, ice cubes

Steps:

1. Fill a glass with ice cubes
2. Combine the vodka, lime juice, grapefruit juice, pomegranate juice, and jalapeños
3. Top with ginger beer
4. Garnish with grapefruit slices and fresh mint

Vanilla Mocha Hot Chocolate

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Ingredients:whole milk, bittersweet chocolate,1 teaspoon instant coffee(any coffee you like),½ teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 tablespoon dollop of whipped cream, cocoa powder

Steps:

1. Add whole milk to a small pot, and heat up for about 3 minutes
2. Add chocolate to let it melt
3. Add 1 teaspoon of instant coffee and ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
4. Pour the vanilla mocha chocolate into a cup
5. Garnish with whipped cream and sprinkle a bit of cocoa powder

Black Friday Sale

Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving, traditionally the busiest shopping day of the year in the United States. Each year is different, but it is typically the fourth Friday in November. This year, Black Friday will be on November 25, 2022.

Black Friday offers many people the chance to start their holiday shopping early. Stores open early and offer deep discounts on a wide range of items, from electronics to clothing. And people like to shop online as well to avoid the crowd.

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