Thanksgiving is a time to bring families and relatives together, alike most families there is usually a gathering home, usually grandma’s house. Some relatives travel long distances and must stay the night and travel back home the day after Thanksgiving. Usually the centerpiece of Thanskgiving is the turkey, which is complimented by cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, mince, apple and pumpkin pie, stuffing usually includes nuts and celery and other vegetables. All of these side dishes as to compliment the turkey. Just like in the story, there’s usually the father or head of the family who carves the turkey, for the most father’s enjoy this yearly tradition of carving the turkey, while the family sits at the family table eagerly awaiting a piece of meat with all the trimmings.
Dumas stated, “Displaying the hospitality that Iranians so cherish, my father extended a dinner invitation to everyone who called”(321). “As a result, we found ourselves feeding dozens of people every weekend”(Dumas 321). Her mom intended dinner starting on Monday for the next weekend. Since she didn’t drive, her husband took her shopping every Tuesday for all the provisions she needed for the dinner. Availability and freshness of food and herbs determined how long the shopping trip would be.
Also Mexican eat somewhat different, yes they make turkey, but they also make tamales, hot savory champurrado, and delicious fig and quince empanadas. To them thanksgiving is just the famous turkey day. They traditional thanksgiving to the Americans is to give thanks for everything we have and that the family members all good and healthy. In the United States is more of a family get together and have a great dinner. What they usually have is a great juicy turkey as a main dish and as sides they make the traditional stuffing, smash potatoes, green beans and last but not
Yeah that’s what I like. I would have this Thanksgiving in my house. In this 34 feet long and 6 feet wide wooden table, filled with my favorite food specially that juicy flavored food that would make your mouth drop and watered like I’m doing right now, just by thinking about it. In the middle of the table 2 large stuffed turkeys 10 inches apart. The table would also have * Soft warm bread that just got out the oven; * Extra Hot Wings with fries, a lot of ranch; * Mom’s delicious Mexican style beans and rice and a lot of bacon to eat like I’ve never eaten before; * For the drinks would include unlimited Dr. Pepper, unlimited Pepsi, unlimited sweet tea, and unlimited hot drinks for the cold weather.
5. 6. I have been making breakfast for many years for family and friends. I have learned the art of breakfast cake making from my mother, friends and culinary websites 7. Breakfast cakes are easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time.
Italians love to keep close bonds with their family and friends, and like to make as many memories with them as they can. For example, more recent generations have adapted the ways of their parents and grandparents, such as mothers in today’s society cooking huge family dinners and inviting everyone over, making sure everybody feels welcome and leaves full of good food and good memories. Italians have continued their love of music and brought it to Canada. They originated playing music at holidays,
Tet Nguyen Dan is an occasion for Vietnamese people to express their respect and remembrance for their ancestor as well as welcoming the New Year with their beloved family members. On December 30th , all of family members gather to have a big last meal for the old year, sharing all feeling, experiences gained through the whole year together. They tell each other their happy or even sad stories . Three days before Tet, Vietnamese people usually clean their houses carefully, polish every utensil, and decorate the house with many colors: Mai trees with yellow or white flowers, Peach-blossom branches with pink flowers, Watermelon with green color, and votive papers with red color. To celebrate Tet, parents usually buy children new clothes and shoes to wear on the first day of New Year.
A Vacation at Disney World It is Christmas time the year is coming to an end, everywhere you look around people are happily shopping and making preparations for Christmas holidays. This year I want to do something different for my family and the kids. Rather than baking cookies at home and preparing huge meal on Christmas like every year, I would rather like to surprise my family with a dream vacation to Disney World because, “Disney World is the best place for a family to vacation." It is designed for children and families; many adults can have a fun time there too. My sweet small family consists of a loving husband, a 2- year -old adorable baby boy, my pride my 8- year- old daughter and my inspiration, my parents.
Generally Christmas and Thanksgiving dinner consists of a roast turkey or ham, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, and some vegetables. Dessert is usually pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving and eggnog for Christmas. For both holidays children often enjoy helping their parents in the kitchen while making the dessert. The seating arrangement is also the same for both holidays, in that the adult will sit at their table and the kids will have a separate table. There are many types of decorations that are used during the Christmas time, which are traditionally green, red, and white.
Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving Day is a magical holiday, and is a great time of the year to enjoy the company of the ones you love. This major holiday is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November, and also as a part of the broader holiday season. Thanksgiving is known to many as the occasion where the Indians and pilgrims came together to eat. Like many before, families and friends often reunite on this day to mingle and feast. The most common attributes to Thanksgiving are family, friends, food, football and the weather.