How Italian Holiday Traditions Crossed the Ocean and Shaped American Culture** The holiday season in the United States is a beautiful blend of traditions, flavors, and family rituals—yet many of the celebrations we enjoy today have deep roots in Italy. When millions of Italian immigrants arrived in the U.S. between the late 1800s and early 1900s, they brought with them more than luggage. They carried culture , recipes , festive customs , and a profound sense of family that wo

A Tradition Dating Back to 1621 Did you know that the first Thanksgiving  was celebrated in 1621?The English settlers of Plymouth gathered with the Wampanoag tribe to give thanks for the harvest and for surviving a harsh winter. Although the menu looked very different from today’s feast, the spirit of gratitude that defines the holiday was born then. Turkey Was Not Always the Star of the Meal Did you know that turkey did not become popular until more than 200 years later?The

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