Every fourth Thursday in November, the United States stops to celebrate Thanksgiving, one of the country’s most iconic holidays. This year the celebration takes place on November 23, a day to gather with family, enjoy lavish dinners and reflect on the blessings received.

The holiday’s origins date back to 1621, when Plymouth settlers shared a banquet with Wampanoag residents in thanks for the harvest help they received. Since then, Thanksgiving has become a day where gratitude and generosity take center stage.

On this day, American homes are filled with traditional aromas and flavors, such as roast turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. But beyond gastronomy, it’s a time to appreciate what you have, from health to the company of loved ones.

Thanksgiving has also become a starting point for the holiday shopping season, with the famous Black Friday the next day, when stores offer significant sales.

Although this holiday is mainly celebrated in the United States and Canada, where it is the second Monday in October, its essence has transcended borders, and today people around the world take a moment to count their blessings, where it is emphasized that gratitude is a universal phenomenon. language.