Jfem – Turkey was a “new invention” to the Pilgrims, as were about 90% of the vegetables that we eat today. Turkey, pumpkins, potatoes, maize, etc did not exist in Europe – just like horses did not exist in America until the Spanish brought them over. I would guess that this is why we make a big deal over those foods on Thanksgiving – and since most people would serve meat for their main dish (most ppl are not vegitarians), and turkey is the only meat on that list, the main course at a Thanksgiving dinner is turkey.
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