Thanksgiving Day

THANKSGIVING Currently one of the most important holidays in United States is Thanksgiving Day. During this holiday Americans traditionally eat a dinner with whole family and friends, thanking God for everything good they received.

History of Thanksgiving Day celebration dates back to ancient times, when people thanked for good harvest. Festival originally associated with harvest was celebrated by ancient Greeks, Romans, Egyptians and Chinese. Similar ceremonies are held in many European countries, including Poland where it is known as the Harvest Festival. History of Thanksgiving Day

Roast turkey, with sweet potatoes and cranberries Pumpkin pie Apple pie The most popular dishes, which could be found on the table on Thanksgiving

The recipe for a roast turkey 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter 1 lemon, zested and juiced 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves 1 fresh turkey (10 to 12 pounds) Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 large bunch fresh thyme 1 whole lemon, halved 1 Spanish onion, quartered 1 head garlic, halved crosswise

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Add the zest and juice of the lemon and 1 teaspoon of thyme leaves to the butter mixture. Set aside. Take the giblets out of the turkey and wash the turkey inside and out. Remove any excess fat and leftover pinfeathers and pat the outside dry. Place the turkey in a large roasting pan. Liberally salt and pepper the inside of the turkey cavity. Stuff the cavity with the bunch of thyme, halved lemon, quartered onion, and the garlic. Brush the outside of the turkey with the butter mixture and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Tie the legs together with string and tuck the wing tips under the body of the turkey. Roast the turkey about 2 1/2 hours, or until the juices run clear when you cut between the leg and the thigh. Remove the turkey to a cutting board and cover with aluminum foil; let rest for 20 minutes. Slice the turkey and serve. Directions

During the Thanksgiving Day the largest parade in the US is held - "Macy's Thanksgiving Parade" in New York. It takes place on the streets of Manhattan district. The biggest attraction of parade is the display of balloons. Every year there are 3 million live viewers, and approx. 50 million on television.

Annual presidential turkey pardon tradition was officially launched by President George Bush in But the historians trace the sources already in 1863, when president Abraham Lincoln at the request of his son Tad spared the Christmas turkey. Tad named his new friend Jack and taught him to walk through the gardens of the White House. History of turkey pardon

Rescuing one turkey to celebrate Thanksgiving is a tradition. Every year on the fourth Thursday of November the people of the United States one of Indore eat, and save the second by the president to enjoy. President Obama saved the turkey on Thanksgiving It is the largest among the lucky turkeys! Popcorn (5 months.) was honored by Barack Obama (52yrs) to pardon. 2013

2014 Every year, before the Thanksgiving celebration on Thursday, US President Barack Obama on Wednesday is holding the turkey pardon ceremony. In 2014 the handsome bird named Cheese from a farm in Ohio was saved.

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