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Introduction Story Traditional things to eat Pumpkin Pie Turkey- Lentil Chili Conclusion

Introduction Thanksgiving Day is a harvest festival. Traditionally, it is a time to give thanks for the harvest and express gratitude in general. It is a holiday celebrated primarily in Canada and the United States. While perhaps religious in origin, Thanksgiving is now primarily identified as a secular holiday. Today, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday of October in Canada and on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States. Thanksgiving dinner is held on this day, usually as a gathering of family members and friends.

Story The date and location of the first Thanksgiving celebration is a topic of modest contention. Though the earliest attested Thanksgiving celebration was on September 8, 1565 in what is now Saint Augustine, Florida, the traditional "first Thanksgiving" is venerated as having occurred at the site of Plymouth Plantation, in 1621. The Plymouth celebration occurred early in the history in one of the original thirteen colonies that became the United States, and this celebration became an important part of the American myth by the 1800s.

Traditional things to eat Some of the most traditional things to eat are turkey, sweet potatoes, corn, chestnuts and lots of different vegetables. For dessert there is pumpkin pie, which was not included in the first thanksgiving feast but is now a big favourite! So heres a great recipe!

Pumpkin Pie

Ingredients 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1-1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1-1/2 cups fresh pumpkin 1 cup whole milk 1 can (4.5 dl) evaporated milk ( 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp) 3 extra-large eggs, slightly beaten 23 cm pie dish Whipped cream

Preparation Preheat the oven to 200C. Place the brown sugar, granulated sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg in a medium mixing bowl. Stir to combine. Add the pumpkin; stir until well blended. Add the whole milk, evaporated milk and eggs, stir until blended and smooth. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the pie dish.

Bake the pie for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 180C and continue baking for 45 additional minutes (to test if its cooked, put a knife in the centre; if it comes out clean, the pie is ready).

Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool down. To serve, put some whipped cream on top of each slice.

Turkey- Lentil Chili

Ingredients 2 cups dry lentils 2 quarts vegetable broth 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 large onion, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 pound turkey sausage 2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes sea salt to taste 1 (8 ounce) container plain lowfat yogurt

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish Directions 1. Bring lentils and vegetable broth to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 10 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the garlic, onion, celery, and sausage; cook and stir until the sausage is crumbly and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, turmeric, cumin, thyme, and red pepper flakes; cook 5 minutes more. 3. Stir the sausage mixture into the simmering lentils. Continue simmering until the lentils are tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt. Garnish each serving with a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkle of chopped parsley to serve. Conclusion Nowadays, at Thanksgiving, anyone of any religion and any culture can join in the celebrations. Its a time for family and a time for remembering good things. A time for being thankful.

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