Thanksgiving food is very traditional. Every Thanksgiving, the United States and Canadians must have fat and tender Turkey to eat. Turkey is the traditional main course of Thanksgiving. Why do you eat turkey for Thanksgiving? It begins with the origin of Thanksgiving. So why eat turkey for Thanksgiving? What is the origin of Turkey for Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving Day 2017:
Thursday, November 23, 2017 (October 6th, Ding Younian)
The fourth Thursday in November is Thanksgiving Day.
In 1620, a group of Puritans who advocated reform in Britain withdrew from the country because their ideals and aspirations could not be realized and became independent Protestants, which aroused the hatred of British politicians. These Puritans, unable to bear the persecution and discrimination of their rulers, fled to Holland first, and in early September, sailed across the ocean to prepare for exile in the United States. The ship drifted in the rough sea for 65 days, and finally reached the east coast of the United States in November, landing at the port of Providence in Rhode Island.
At that time, it was a desolate virgin land, with turkeys and other wild animals everywhere. It's a cold winter. When they come to a strange place, they are short of food and clothing. The bad environment is threatening their lives. At this time of life and death, the local Indians brought them food, supplies and tools of production, and helped them build their own new home.
After settling down in their new home, these Englishmen thanked the Indians who helped and supported them in time of crisis, as well as God's' gift 'to them. On the fourth Thursday of November, they made the turkey they hunted into delicious food, entertained the Indians and had a good time with them. The celebration lasted for three days. Since then, on the fourth Thursday of November every year, such celebrations will be held. In addition to entertaining the Indians to eat roast turkey, they will hold archery, running, wrestling and other sports competitions together. At night, they will also sing and dance around the bonfire and share joy.
If we can't be sure that Turkey appeared at the first Thanksgiving feast, how did Turkey become the main 'mascot' of Thanksgiving today?
Why eat turkey for Thanksgiving?
There is a saying that at a harvest festival in the 16th century, Queen Elizabeth of England was eating roast goose. Then came the news that the Spanish Armada had sunk on its way to attack her beloved Britain, and the queen was so happy that she asked for another goose to celebrate the good news. So the goose became a bird of love in the British harvest season. When Puritans came to the United States from England, roast turkey became the main dish instead of roast goose, because Turkey in North America was more abundant and easier to find than goose.
Why eat turkey for Thanksgiving
Therefore, in addition to ham, sweet potato, vegetables, raisin pudding, fruit cake and cocktails, Turkey is indispensable for Thanksgiving feast!
The most important meal of the year for Americans is Thanksgiving dinner. In a fast-paced and competitive country like the United States, the daily diet is extremely simple. But on Thanksgiving night, every family has a big feast, and the abundance of goods is amazing. At the festival table, from the president to the common people, Turkey and pumpkin pie are necessary. As a result, Thanksgiving is also known as' Turkey Day '.
Everyone agrees that the main course of Thanksgiving dinner must be roast turkey. No matter European or American, the only way to eat turkey is to smoke and bake it. It needs the whole turkey to be roasted, the chicken skin to be dark brown, and a lot of mixed food to be stuffed in the belly, such as broken bread. Bread is used as stuffing to absorb the delicious juice from it. The juice of Turkey will be used to make a thick meat sauce, accompanied by sweet red berry jam, as the seasoning of Turkey.
What's the advantage of eating turkey for Thanksgiving?
Turkey is a special product of America. It has the advantages of "one high and two low" in nutritional value. The first is high protein content, the second is low fat, low cholesterol, and rich in iron, zinc, phosphorus, potassium and vitamin B. Turkey meat has high protein content compared with other meat products, but the calories and cholesterol are the least; the fat contained in turkey meat is unsaturated fatty acid, which will not lead to the increase of cholesterol in the blood; secondly, the iron content of turkey breast meat is also quite high, and turkey meat is one of the best sources of iron for the people who need to be nursed in the period of physiology, pregnancy and injury 。 In addition to its nutritional features, Turkey is rich in tryptophan and lysine, which can help reduce stress, relieve tension and restlessness.
Every Thanksgiving, people take a good nap, thanks to Turkey, which is considered to be the best source of tryptophan. But it's just a modern folklore. Tryptophan starts to work when your stomach is basically empty, not full, and has a lot of carbohydrates, not a lot of protein. Put one or two thin slices of Turkey on some wholemeal bread late at night, and maybe you'll start your sleep journey in the kitchen.