This is how Thanksgiving dinner is.

Autumn arrives and with it, the official date to start the year-end festivities in North America, that is, Thanksgiving.This holiday is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States, and other countries such as Germany, Japan, and some Caribbean islands have similar celebrations, all in autumn, to give thanks for the harvest.The origin of the celebrationThe origin of Thanksgiving is a feast where local inhabitants and the first colonizers in New England gathered to celebrate the harvest and the wealth offered by the new nation. According to records, the festivities lasted three days, and as the colonizers established themselves in other regions of the United States, they continued the celebration.But the date became official when, upon enacting the Constitution, President George Washington proclaimed that gratitude should be expressed on this day for the end of the War of Independence. Subsequent presidents forgot the date until Abraham Lincoln revived and reestablished it in 1863. Over the years, it became a day to be thankful for the blessings of the year.When is Thanksgiving 2019?Once the fourth Thursday of each November was established as the day to be thankful for life's blessings, tradition dictates that a dinner should be held that, while no longer lasting three days, is special and meant to be remembered with emotion. This year, Thanksgiving 2019 will be celebrated on November 28.Typically, the centerpiece of the feast is the turkey, a native animal of our continent, along with other foods that were consumed in New England at that time. The Thanksgiving dinner is one of the first great culinary fusions, where ingredients from America and Europe were combined in the same banquet.The typical dishes of the Thanksgiving dinnerAlmost as substantial as the turkey are the side dishes. One that cannot be missed is cranberry sauce, which is sometimes served cold and is delicious when flavored with orange or cinnamon, in addition to pairing very well with turkey due to its tart and fruity flavor.Sweet potato side dishes are also indispensable, although some prefer mashed potatoes to better enjoy the turkey gravy. A great favorite is the preparation of green beans, which generally has a thick white sauce and a crunchy topping, as it is baked until everything is golden and tender.The traditional desserts are pies, especially pumpkin pie and, in second place, apple pie. When preparing these desserts, it is the perfect time to bring out the warm spices and flavor your desserts with cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove. Your whole home will fill with festive aromas.However, the true tradition is the one you create for your loved ones, and there is no better way to give thanks than with your favorite recipe, no matter what it is.Thanksgiving is the best occasion to set the table using natural elements that celebrate the delights the earth provides us.Think of a range of autumn colors for a more dramatic effect, such as pumpkins in orange or green, complemented by leaves in the same tones. Another great option is dried corn cobs, or baskets of fruits that you can use afterward, such as pears or apples of different varieties.Don't forget to tie napkins with twigs or some other detail. It is very meaningful to place the names of the guests on the table settings.Of course, the whole family should be on the guest list. It is the time to gather several generations and instill in the little ones a strong sense of belonging. Of course, this is also a great opportunity to bring together the family we choose, our friends. It is a great occasion to thank them for all the adventures of the year and those to come.Finally, the most important tradition of all and the reason why you might like to adopt the celebration is to give thanks, of course. Once everyone is at the table, take turns mentioning something they are thankful for this past year.Gratitude is one of the character traits most associated with happiness, and while ideally, it should be practiced every day, why not celebrate it in its magnificent splendor once a year.If you are planning a Thanksgiving dinner, these dishes might work for you:Easy Turkey with GravyStuffed Turkey Breast with GrapesFruit Punch Jelly