thanksgiving meal
Turkey day spread
A thanksgiving meal is the traditional feast served on Thanksgiving Day, typically featuring roast turkey as the centerpiece alongside dishes like stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie.
The meal emphasizes abundance and gratitude, often shared with extended family: We host the thanksgiving meal at our house every year.
The term applies to both the American celebration in November and the Canadian one in October.
- turkeyWattled North American fowl
- stuffingSeasoned mixture for cavities
- gravyThickened meat drippings
- cranberryAcidic red bog fruit
- cranberry sauceSweet-tart fruit condiment
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