In the United States, this holiday is celebrated in all homes and is considered a non-working day:
• Family reunions are generally held at the home of the oldest relative, with the preparation of a dinner or banquet and a prayer of thanks is offered to God for the blessings received during the year.
• The traditional dinner dish is a roasted and baked turkey, served with corn, mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes (sweet potato), cranberry sauce and gravy (gravy made from the juice of the turkey), accompanied by pie apple or pumpkin
• Every year the president of the United States celebrates the “pardon of the turkey” ceremony, in which the life of a turkey is spared. This ceremony began in the year 1963 with President John F. Kennedy.
• The Macy’s department store has held an annual parade through the streets of Manhattan (New York) since 1927, with giant balloons and performances by invited musical artists.
• The Friday following the celebration of Thanksgiving opens the Christmas shopping season, known as Black Friday or Black Friday. Stores and department stores offer great sale prices and discounts.
• It is customary to offer food to the most disposed and helpless by charitable organizations, reflecting love for others.
• The game of American football matches belonging to the National Football League (NFL) is a tradition.
