Originating as a harvest festival in the 17th century, often linked to a 1621 feast shared between Pilgrims and Native Americans in Plymouth, Massachusetts, Thanksgiving Day is celebrated as a national holiday in the US on the fourth Thursday of November. Thanksgiving traditions center around a festive meal, with turkey as the classic centerpiece, often accompanied by stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin pie. The meal is a focal point of the holiday, with food preparations often beginning days in advance and culminating in a large gathering of family and friends on Thanksgiving Day.
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