THANKSGIVING PRESENTATION

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Symbolism

Thanksgiving Day is celebrated because of all the people who want to give thanks for the blessings that were given to them last year as well as the opportunity to be with their family or friends. It is also common to have meetings between family or friends to give thanks for all this in a more dynamic and fun way.

Origins

The origins of Thanksgiving in the United States trace back to the early 17th century. The holiday is traditionally linked to the Pilgrims, a group of English settlers who arrived in North America aboard the Mayflower in 1620. They established the Plymouth Colony in what is now Massachusetts. In 1621, after a harsh winter and with the help of the Wampanoag Native Americans, the Pilgrims managed to cultivate crops and secure their survival. To celebrate their first successful harvest, the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag shared a three-day feast. This event is widely regarded as the "First Thanksgiving," although the term was not used at the time.

Thanksgiving Day, celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November in the U.S., involves several key traditions: Thanksgiving Dinner - Families gather to share a meal featuring roast turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. Expressing Gratitude - Before dinner, everyone shares what they’re thankful for, reinforcing the holiday’s focus on gratitude. Macy’s Parade - The annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City includes giant balloons, floats, and performances, watched by millions on TV. Friendsgiving - A more recent tradition, this is a casual Thanksgiving meal celebrated with friends. Football Games - Watching NFL games is popular on Thanksgiving, and some families even play their own backyard football games. Presidential Turkey Pardon - The U.S. President ceremoniously "pardons" a turkey, sparing it from being eaten. Black Friday - The day after Thanksgiving kicks off holiday shopping with major sales. These traditions make Thanksgiving a time for family, gratitude, and the start of the holiday season.

Traditions and customs

Thanksgiving in the U.S. is a ritual with shared meanings. This research evaluates the meanings of symbolic representations in advertising to understand the role of the media in the construction, maintenance, and evolution of ritual celebration. Thanksgiving advertisements published over a 99-year period are analyzed using a methodological mixture of semiotic analysis, historical analysis and context-driven periodization. The result is a multi-layered understanding of inter-related aspects of advertising history and the role of the media in the evolution of consumption ritual-making. Media are seen as agents for creating and legitimizing cultural norms, adding to our appreciation of normative and cultural-cognitive practices in supporting evolving social institutions. Findings show that marketers create and maintain the norms associated with Thanksgiving celebrations, while reflecting and gradually shifting them, moving us to the next stage in the evolutionary process. This research also highlights how cultural mythmaking strategies are employed and develop into These traditions make Thanksgiving a time for family, gratitude, and the start of the holiday season.

Traditional Food

Main Dish:Roast Turkey: The centerpiece of the meal, often stuffed with a mix of bread, herbs, celery, and onions. Side Dishes: Mashed potatoes: Served with gravy made from turkey drippings. Cranberry sauce: A sweet-tart complement to the turkey. Stuffing: Bread-based mix, sometimes baked separately. Sweet potatoes with marshmallows: A sweet casserole. Green bean casserole: Made with cream of mushroom soup and crispy onions.

Bread and Salads: Dinner rolls: Soft and fluffy bread. Salads: Can include greens, fruits, or nuts. Desserts: Pumpkin pie: The classic spiced dessert. Apple pie: A comforting favorite. Pecan pie: Sweet with caramelized pecans. Drinks: Apple cider: Hot or cold, sometimes spiced. Wine or sparkling cider: For festive toasts.

References

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