The roast turkey The once-a-year bird at the centre of the table — the dish that intimidates cooks needlessly and anchors the entire American harvest meal.
- The tradition
- A national day of gratitude rooted in the harvest, when families travel home and gather around a single, generous table.
- Customs & rituals
- The cook commands the kitchen for a day; the meal is shared in the afternoon, everyone names what they are thankful for, and the leftovers stretch for days.
- What people wear
- Comfortable, forgiving clothes — this is a meal built for a second helping.
On the table
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