Thanksgiving is the most wonderful time of the year... a time for food, family, friends, and being thankful. Originating as a harvest festival...
People across the country gather together to share a meal and reflect on all the things they’re grateful for.
But there’s much more to do during this beautiful time of giving thanks than just eating. From football games, parades to shopping, or volunteering to serve Thanksgiving dinner.
You know that no Thanksgiving Day would be complete without the traditional meal. Must-eats at our house while growing up: roast turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, and sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts. Green bean casserole has was also a popular dish.
Then of course completing the meal was, pumpkin pie for dessert. Then it’s time for the next tradition. . . Naps!
After an afternoon filled with cooking and eating delicious food, then many dads would retreat to the couch for a mid-day nap. Turkey is well known as the culprit of this sudden onset of sleepiness, with its high levels of the amino acid tryptophan. While tryptophan is known to help release chemicals like melatonin (which makes you drowsy), it's not entirely the turkey's fault. Eating other foods that are high in sugar (like pie) also increase your tiredness.
I guess with all the business of the holiday, everyone deserves some rest!
Does your family break the wishbone? It may sound silly, but this is a real thing with our family every year! After carving the turkey, the wishbone, a Y-shaped bone that carries much superstition, gets set aside to dry. Once the meal is over, two people make their wishes and break the wishbone. Whoever ends up with the bigger piece is said to have their wish come true and good luck for the upcoming year.
We even liked it so well that my brother and I did it with every fried chicken dinner! 😅
From my home to yours. Happy Thanksgiving!
Nana
Happy Thanksgiving Diana! 🦃🦃🦃🦃