E12 Learn English Through Thanksgiving Culture: The Most Popular Foods for Dinner

🍽️ It is Thanksgiving week here in the United States, and if there is one thing that makes Thanksgiving special, it's the food! On this episode of the Learn English Podcast, we're exploring the heart of American culture as we go over traditional Thanksgiving foods. We cover the most popular food items eaten on Thanksgiving and discuss how these foods came to be associated with this special holiday.

🦃The centerpiece of the feast is the turkey, symbolizing abundance from the first Thanksgiving of 1621. Side dishes like stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, and cranberry sauce add flavor to the meal. In this episode, not only will you learn about these classic dishes, but you’ll also discover their history and why they became part of the Thanksgiving dinner table.

🥧If you’ve ever wondered about this holiday or want to learn more about American traditions, this episode is for you. It’s a chance to understand the traditions and cultural aspects behind this beloved holiday in the U.S. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to join us for more language-learning!

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📝 Vocabulary list

1) Holiday season: The period from the end of October to January 1, including holidays like Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.

2) Abundant: Existing in large quantities; plentiful; a lot of.

3) Patriarch: The male head of a family or tribe.

4) Leftovers: Remaining food from a meal that is not consumed and is stored for later use.

5) Cavity: A hollow space.

6) Bulk out: To increase the quantity or size of something.

7) Zest: The outer colored part of the peel of citrus fruit, used as flavoring.

8) star of the show: the main attraction or focus

9) twofer: a two-for-one deal or something that combines two things

10) comfort food: food that is familiar and reassuring