Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful for friends, family and, let’s be honest, food! November is a month-long preparation for the wonderful holiday dedicated to homemade meals and getting a second piece of our favorite pie. From turkey-lovers to mashed potatoes die-hard fans, everyone has a go-to dish that defines their Thanksgiving holiday vibe. So, what does your favorite Thanksgiving food say about you? Grab a plate and let’s dig in to find out!
Beginning with the holiday’s mascot, a roasted turkey is usually eaten on Thanksgiving day. Whether you make it at home or buy it pre-made, turkey is a classic choice for your holiday table. If turkey is what you are looking forward to on Thanksgiving, you like to stick to the basics, not always looking to go out of your comfort zone. Like the saltiness of the outer layer of the turkey, your exterior might be salty and sarcastic but your heart is always in the right place! You are dependable, and the other people can count on you to show up and keep traditions alive. Just like the turkey, you might not be flashy, but the celebration would not be the same without you.
Mashed potatoes are a common favorite among families on this special day. If mashed potatoes are the first thing on your plate this Thanksgiving, you like a variety of taste and flavor, salty but mild. You want to have multiple experiences at once and wish to make your plate as scrumptious as it can be (Your plate can be a metaphor for your life). If you are a mashed potatoes lover you are not afraid to go in for seconds and live your life to the fullest!
Thirdly, sweet potato casserole (yes, the one with marshmallows) is a controversial food on Thanksgiving. Some people love it but some people hate it! Like the casserole, you don’t worry about what people say about you, wanting to stay focused on your goals and prove people wrong! You’ve got a sweet side that people do not always expect, but that is exactly what makes you stand out. You bring the fun and a little bit of chaos to every gathering.
Stuffing, a crowd favorite, is a staple at a Thanksgiving meal. If you are a fan of stuffing on the holiday, you like to take risks and move at your own speed, regardless of what others say. With variety and changes in your life you take them with ease and grace, never faltering. You see life positively and through rose colored glasses. You wish the best for everyone! Just like how stuffing brings everything on the plate together, you’re the glue that keeps the group well-connected and the good vibes flowing.
Lastly, pumpkin pie is a special treat at the end of the big Thanksgiving feast that everyone waits for! If pumpkin pie is your favorite part of the holiday meal, you like to be the center of attention and use your skills and talents to entertain everyone. If the room is silent or tense you are there instantly to help ease any awkwardness or tension with a joke!
Thanksgiving should be celebrated with gratitude and food! Taking a step back to celebrate the wonderful holiday with friends and family can be just the thing we need to get through the end of the first semester! Whether you have the salty side like turkey, the flavor of mashed potatoes, are unbothered like sweet potato casserole, stuffing’s ease or pumpkin pie’s entertainment, there is a food for everyone on Thanksgiving!
