what are some of the traditions in which peolple come together to share the food they prepared?
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Hm, in my country every holiday involves that.... A loooot of cooking, and a looot of eating :)
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Cultural mores and tradition.
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Anything food that can be added to the menu or dessert.  Wine is also an apporpriate thing to bring.  If a different gift is your desire a nice vase or bowl would be acceptable, something that is out of the ordinary.  Do not be surpirsed if you do not receive a gift in return.  That is something that happens in all Orental Cultures.
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First of all the word Thanks giving came about when the pilgrims\nand indians came together and feast in peace and harmony. That is why we feast every year to remember not only what we are thankful for but to remember those who created this wonderful holiday!
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What about doing something italian or mexican? You can make a lasagna or some fancy pasta dish or maybe some burritos haha. Just a thought. You can have a tradition of making the kids clean everything up haha
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for some its heredity for others is how they eat
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People become friends by spending time together and realizing what they have in common.
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When the Pilgrims came over from England they were greeted by American Indians who shared a great feast with them. We celebrate this feast every year the 4th Thursday in November. It is just a special time with friends and relatives-with too much food but much joy. No presents are exchanged, just love!
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I think that would be absolutely wonderful!  True spirit of the holiday!  More people should be like you.  If I was your neighbor, I would just be so flattered!  I was thinking about doing something like that for my neighbors too, but I was going to attempt making a jam.  I found a real easy recipe for the crock pot.
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Turn it into a big family and friends event. Get both guys and girls involved. Have a cookout. That is what I did.
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you can start it with something like"we cordially invite you for a little dinner organised for "so and so" occasion.....
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Honesty, sharing and a mutual respect of space between each other.
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sharing suggestions,\n\nsharing burdens,\n\ngive and take..\n\nbetween 2 or more parties in the organisation or group ;)
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arrangements\ngiblet   gravy\noverlets
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Serve whatever you want. It doesn't have to be turkey. Do you like ham, pork, chicken, beef, ethnic foods? Figure out what you like and be creative with it. \n\nYou could even do heavy appetizers from the frozen section of Costco/Sam's. They are hearty enough that people can easily make a meal out of them.
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We always pass an envelope around. People contribute what they want, and a gift is purchased accordingly. As for refreshments, etc. we all volunteer to bring something. i.e. someone brings cake, someone ice cream, someone drinks, someone plates... you get the idea. Works very well!
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I'm hosting too.  Here's a list of what will be on the menu:\n\nTurkey\nStuffing\nMashed Potatoes\nGravy\nRolls\nCorn\nMy wife's famous baked broccoli/cauliflower casserole\nCandied yams (sweet potatoes)\nCranberry sauce\nPumpkin pie\nApple pie\n\nOK, so it's very traditional and pretty boring, but hey...it only comes once a year and my family likes the traditional dinner, so it works for us