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Thanksgiving, celebrated annually in the United States, is a time-honored tradition marked by a feast that brings together family and friends. It is in essence a harvest festival, to give thanks for the successful harvest, and similar traditions occur around the world at various times of the year. Now it is a time of general gratefulness for blessings received throughout the year. The dishes that grace the Thanksgiving table have evolved over centuries, each with its own unique history. Perhaps you will be digging into some of these iconic Thanksgiving dishes. So here’s how they became the holiday staples. The Essential Roast Turkey While it's commonly believed that turkey was the centerpiece of the first Thanksgiving in 1621, historical records