Turkey and pumpkins

Thanksgiving is a special holiday that is celebrated every year with family, especially in the United States and Canada. It began a long time ago, in 1621, when the first settlers arrived in America and shared a big meal with the Native Americans to thank the land for the good harvests. On this day, people often eat turkey, mashed potatoes, and a delicious pumpkin pie.

The pumpkin, the emblematic fruit of autumn, has become a veritable symbol of the Halloween holiday.Its connection with this celebration has its origins in ancient Celtic traditions, notably that of Jack-o'-lantern, an Irish legend that tells the story of a man condemned to wander around with a lantern carved out of a turnip.Arriving in America, immigrants discovered the pumpkin, more abundant and easy to carve, and adopted it to create spooky lanterns.

Turkey is a central element of the traditional Thanksgiving feast, symbolizing a connection to the early Thanksgiving celebrations between the Pilgrims and Native Americans, where wild turkey was likely part of the menu.Today, roasted turkey has become an iconic and symbolic dish, bringing families together to give thanks and share a delicious meal during the Thanksgiving holiday.