November Traditions

 November is a month of Giving Thanks & family gatherings filled with cooking and good cheers . Most Americans & others around the world celebrate with food around the tables & family prayer. 

This month let’s start by welcoming families that travel all across the globe to visit & fellowship with friends and family having a wonderful dinner. 

Here’s a few delicious recipes for November traditions & we wish you and your family a safe and happy traditional Holiday this year . 

                         Traditional Holiday Cooking 

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Classic Thanksgiving Traditions

1. The Thanksgiving Feast
   The centerpiece of the holiday! Most tables include:
   
• Roast turkey (often with stuffing or dressing)
• Mashed potatoes and gravy
• Cranberry sauce
• Sweet potatoes or yams
• Green bean casserole
• Rolls or cornbread
• Pumpkin, pecan, or apple pie
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3. Giving Thanks
   Many families go around the table and share what they’re thankful for before eating.
4. Watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade or Movies
   A tradition since 1924 — the New York City parade features giant balloons, floats, marching bands, and performances.
5. Football Games
   NFL games on Thanksgiving Day are a classic. High schools and colleges often have their own rivalry games, too.
6. “Turkey Trot” Races
   Many communities host fun runs or 5Ks on Thanksgiving morning to “earn” the big meal later.

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Family & Community Traditions

6. Friendsgiving
   A newer tradition — celebrating Thanksgiving with friends, often before or after the official holiday.
7. Volunteering & Food Drives
   Many people spend part of the day helping at soup kitchens, donating food, or delivering meals to those in need.
8. Decorating for the Holidays
   Some families start decorating for Christmas right after dinner or the next day.

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Fun & Entertainment

9. Watching Classic Movies or Specials
   Favorites include A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, and Home for the Holidays.
10. Breaking the Wishbone
    After carving the turkey, two people pull on the dried wishbone — whoever gets the bigger piece makes a wish!