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Thanksgiving Recipes Keep Getting More Outlandish

^{Published on 2024-11-27 23:31:22 - Phil Bruner, N@N}
 

• Trying something new is exciting, but there's also a financial incentive behind the need to churn out unfamiliar dishes.

The article from The Atlantic discusses the evolving nature of Thanksgiving, highlighting how the holiday has been continuously reinvented to reflect contemporary values and societal changes. It traces the historical shifts in Thanksgiving celebrations, from its roots in religious observances to its transformation into a national day of unity and gratitude, influenced by events like the Civil War and the Great Depression. The piece notes how each generation adapts the holiday to fit current cultural, political, and social contexts, with recent trends showing a move towards inclusivity, addressing issues like cultural appropriation, and incorporating diverse culinary traditions. The author suggests that this reinvention is not only inevitable but also essential, as it keeps the holiday relevant and meaningful, reflecting America's ongoing narrative of change and adaptation.

Read the Full The Atlantic Article at [ https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2024/11/the-perennial-urge-to-reinvent-thanksgiving/680827/ ]

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