The fourth Thursday of November is a holiday in the United States. We celebrate Thanksgiving (literally "thanks to donations"). A holiday dear to Americans that we could adopt. If only for the excellent meal traditionally organized today.

Thanksgiving: a historic celebration

Historically, Thanksgiving was a feast day during which we thanked God with prayers for happiness received in the year. Today, this holiday is secular ... and most Americans, even in big cities like New York, do not work that day. This leaves them plenty of time to cook a good meal.

Thanksgiving: Turkey in the spotlight

In the United States, nearly 45 million turkeys are stuffed for Thanksgiving. The story tells that this culinary tradition is linked to the Pilgrims, who would have served as turkey during the first Thanksgiving. To accompany roast turkey, Americans traditionally prepare a cranberry sauce and sweet potato topping. This gargantuan meal ends with seasonal cakes: pumpkin pie and pecan pie .

And if we did like them? We found photos on Pinterest that will make your mouth water for Thanksgiving!