In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast that is acknowledged today as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies. [History.com] For more than two centuries, days of thanksgiving were celebrated by individual colonies and states. It wasn’t until 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, that President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day to be held each November. But did you know…
According to a recent Harris Poll, 7 in 10 Americans agree it is not a proper Thanksgiving unless there’s a turkey on the table
While food may not be the most important part of the holiday, it’s certainly a critical part for many. Nearly three quarters (73%) agree having a fridge full of leftovers is the best thing about hosting Thanksgiving. Turkey sandwiches may be the very thing they’re looking forward to as 7 in 10 adults also agree it’s not a proper Thanksgiving meal if there’s no turkey (70%).
Cooking the turkey on Thanksgiving is unarguably “the biggest responsibility.” Here’s some tips to make the process as stress-free as possible. For starters, it’s best to purchase your turkey as soon as possible, especially if it’s being defrosted. Keep in mind, the bird takes one day per four pounds of weight to defrost. How to cook your turkey:
Cooking a turkey isn’t for everyone, so Butterball is there to help. The Butterball Turkey Talk Line launched in 1981 to help home cooks make turkeys for Thanksgiving. The hotline has helped 50 million people so far. Supervisor Marjorie Klindera shared what it’s like to work on the hotline.
Now we’re in the age of social media so Butterball which has provided a 24 hour hotline during the Thanksgiving holiday will now come to your rescue with a text message. Keri Lumm reports:
The Harris poll went on to add:
Seven in 10 adults agree it’s not a proper Thanksgiving meal unless you celebrate with family (71%). And along these lines, over 6 in 10 Americans (62%) say they prepare Thanksgiving meals with family, while 15% do so with friends.
A majority of Americans say they typically celebrate Thanksgiving at their own home (61%) or a family member’s home (52%). About 1 in 10 celebrate at a friend’s home (11%) or a restaurant (8%).
A majority of Americans indicate their holiday meals typically consist of several “traditional American” dishes including turkey or ham (80%), side dishes – like mashed potatoes and green beans – (77%), and dessert, including apple pie or pecan pie (72%). Interestingly enough, nearly 3 in 10 Americans, prepare these same traditional dishes with an ethnic twist or cooking method from another culture (29%). As well, these meals now include side dishes (22%), a main dish (16%), or dessert (14%) from another ethnicity or culture.
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