Thanksgiving in the United States is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. The festival is celebrated with a feast with family and friends, which typically consists of roasted turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, green beans, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin pie. Depending on cultural backgrounds, families might add dishes that reflect their heritage, such as tamales, mac and cheese, apple pie, pecan pie, or collard greens. Before the meal, some families share what they are thankful for, especially for the harvest of the previous year. Moreover, as Thanksgiving Day in the USA always falls on Thursday, many people enjoy a long weekend, followed by festive shopping.