This name must most certainly remind you of distant English lessons. The national holiday Thanksgiving, also known as "Turkey Day", celebrated in the United States is a festive event for millions of Americans. This family meal takes place this year on Thursday, November 26, 2020. It is for most Americans more important than Christmas.
But what is the origin of this festival?
Once upon a time, in 1620, a ship, the Mayflower straight from Europe, approached the northeastern coast of the United States. On board, European settlers and more precisely, Protestant pilgrims. Discriminated against because of their faith, it is in America that they find refuge in order to practice their faith in better conditions. On the other hand, these settlers who arrived in December are not accustomed to the climate and the harvesting of the land. It was during this winter season that half of the pilgrims died during the year 1621. Experienced as a trauma, pilgrims try in vain to arm themselves in the spring to avoid another wave of deaths. It was at this time that the Wampanoaug intervened, a tribe of Amerindians who came to help the pilgrims by giving them advice, whether hunting, harvesting or fishing. Pilgrim William Bradford thanked the Wampanoaug and proclaimed a day of thanks to show his gratitude to the natives. Two diametrically opposed cultures that resemble each other during a festive celebration. As a symbol of gratitude, pilgrims proudly bring a turkey to the natives, hunted thanks to their help. It was therefore in December 1621 that Thanksgiving was born.
Thanksgiving, a celebration that is still relevant today
The literary translation Thanksgiving means "thank you for the gift." This American tradition really gained momentum when President Lincoln came to power. Indeed, the President of the United States designates the fourth Thursday of November as a national holiday. At the White House, every November, it's the same tradition: the president solemnly "gracise" a live turkey with his family. 
A party in brackets this year 2020?
Black Friday is inseparable from Thanksgiving. Indeed, Black Friday or "Black Friday" begins the day after Thanksgiving, the 4th Thursday of November. Black Friday is a very popular week of commercial promotions across the Atlantic. The biggest shopping week of the year, will take place on November 27, 2020 in the United States. This commercial holiday allows many Americans to stock up on the flagship products of the season. In the honor of this day, Christmas accessories or Appliances, TV! All to best prepare the gifts at the bottom of the tree. In France this year, due to the health measures taken following the pandemic, Black Friday will take place on December 4, so do not hesitate to help the merchants in your neighborhood during these difficult times.
What do we eat on Thanksgiving?
In France, we celebrate many holidays straight from the United States such as Halloween, even Black Friday has moved here, but Thanksgiving has not yet crossed the Atlantic Ocean. Here we explain everything you need to know about Thanksgiving cuisine to make you travel to the USA! First of all, during the "Turkey Day" the turkey is a must. This must be stuffed with mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes. To remind us of this beautiful autumn season on the menu, a pumpkin pie. The raps are accompanied by a very original cranberry sauce, enough to whet the taste buds of all lovers of the famous sweet salty. In drinks, are consumed cider and wine the Americans are great amateurs. To accompany this meal, families and friends enjoy corn bread (a mixture of flour and corn), a bread from Native American culture. Finally, regarding dessert, the famous pecant nut pie and the delicious apple pie are part of the game. This meal is a true emblem for all Americans. If you are confined to your home why not try this little recipe In these troubled times in the United States, by the rather eventful presidential election but also by the coronavirus pandemic (and social distancing …), Americans will celebrate in a rather special way the holiday of Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26, 2020.
