The celebration of Thanksgiving It is one of the most important festivities in countries like United States and Canada. Although it is not part of Argentine traditions, its popularity makes everyone interested in understanding the importance and why so much turkey is eaten.
It is a reality that movies, series and social networks spread their spirit, and even some American communities residing in Buenos Aires organize Thanksgiving dinnersreplicating the customs of his homeland but with Argentine tones.
This celebration is truly very important for Americans since it lies in a deep historical, cultural and social significancewhich makes it much more than a holiday. This day is considered the perfect opportunity to put aside political, religious or cultural divisions and focus on universal values such as gratitude, family and community.
What is celebrated on Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving is a holiday of Christian origin that seeks to express gratitude for the blessings received during the year, especially for the crops. Its history dates back to the beginning of the 17th century, when the European settlers arrived in North America.
The first documented Thanksgiving occurred in 1621, in Plymouth Colony, present-day Massachusetts. According to historical accounts, the pilgrims who had arrived on the famous Mayflower ship organized a banquet to give thanks for a successful harvestafter a very hard winter. On this occasion, the settlers shared the table with the Wampanoag natives, who had helped them adapt to the new lands.
Why is it celebrated by eating turkey?
Turkey is the central dish of this holiday due to its abundance in North America during colonial times. Although There is no conclusive evidence that turkey was served at that first banquet in 1621.its consumption became popular in subsequent centuries.
Additionally, the turkey is a large bird, making it a ideal option to feed many peoplesomething key in the family gatherings that characterize Thanksgiving.
The traditional menu of this day includes, in addition to turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, rolls and the iconic pumpkin pie for dessert.
Why Thanksgiving is not celebrated in Argentina
In Argentina, Thanksgiving is not part of the cultural or religious tradition. The roots of this festival are deeply linked to historical and agricultural context from North Americawhich means that its relevance does not naturally transfer to South American countries such as Argentina, Chile, Bolivia or Paraguay.
Furthermore, in the Argentine calendar there are already specific dates to reflect and give thanks, such as Family Day or Virgin’s Day. Added to this, the Argentine traditions tend to be more connected with European and Catholic religious festivitiesdue to the influence of immigration.
Source: Ambito
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