Italian-American Thanksgiving Traditions and Recipes
Italian-American Thanksgiving is a beautiful blend of American holiday traditions and traditional Italian family-style cooking. From rich pasta dishes and roasted meats to seasonal Italian comfort foods, the Thanksgiving table becomes a celebration of heritage, gratitude, and shared meals that reflect both cultures. by RENEE ROSE | November 9, 2019 W hile Thanksgiving may be a distinctly American tradition, Italian Americans practice Thanksgiving traditions that are a representation of both cultures--blending America and Italy together. Each family of Italian heritage has their own take on Thanksgiving culinary traditions, but there are a few common ingredients used widely by Italian Americans. Italians, much like Americans, love holidays that bring friends and family together to appreciate a good meal. While an American Thanksgiving and an Italian Thanksgiving look quite different, the love and tradition of giving thanks remain the same. In that way, they really aren’t so different....
