My First Thanksgiving as a French Woman, Stuffing & Pecan Pie are Terrific! + Macy's Parade Reaction

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My First Thanksgiving as a French Woman, Stuffing & Pecan Pie are Terrific! + Macy's Parade Reaction
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[@michaelmacdermott6340]

Hmmm, no mention that thankfulness to God is the original central reason for Thanksgiving, and for many of us, it still is. Thankful for each other, and what we have, but all because of Him.

[@CantTakeTheSkysFromME]

Thanksgiving is about family and friends, those in your life you love and care about.

[@muppetsstoogesfan1]

Macy's is a chain of department store's. Been around for 163 years. The main Macy's store in New York City was completed in 1904. The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has been around since 1924. The parade is indeed going forward this year. The full scale version. Last year was a smaller parade with no crowds.

[@robbyrob0723]

Also has the oldest escalater in the u.s. lol!

[@jcastromex]

I am a New Yorker my entire life with the exception of the time I was in the U.S. Army. The traditions of Thanksgiving, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, American football and the gathering of friends and family you only see this special holiday is what makes this time most memorable each year. It is a day to be thankful for the people and things you have in your life. It's a time for family to come together, especially with those you only see once or twice a year. It's a day of remembrance for those people less fortunate where so many volunteers go out to selfishly serve others who have very little or no means to support themselves. It's a time to break bread with our neighbor, to eat, drink, and be merry for the coming holiday season. I have many wonderful memories as a child of Thanksgivings at our home (I'm currently 56 years old) that are still fresh in my memory. We take plenty of photographs to help remember those times for years to come. My favorite foods are turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, macaroni and cheese and apple pie with ice cream. It would be a wonderful experience for you to see an actual parade live and in person. Some years are very cold and windy while other times it's sunny and pleasant. The video you saw had a very nice day of weather. The balloons are huge and some have been made smaller because they are very difficult to handle on windy days. There are celebrities, singers, musicians, television personalities and casts from Broadway musicals who perform and appear on some of the floats. It literally takes an entire year to orchestrate and plan for the parade. Millions of people come out and line up to see the event. I have seen it 4 times in my life in person and practically watch it on television or my computer each year. The parade is 3 hours long. I pray for you and your loved ones to have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving (even if you're not American or don't celebrate it). On KZbin, you are family to us viewers. ♥️🦃🍽🍰🍾🥂🍨🍬

[@christopherbillings6294]

Hey John I just wanted to thank you for your service in the Army it takes a different person to do that and it's definitely not for the pay

[@dipsydoodle7988]

"Stuffing is way too good" 😊😋 I hear ya girl, I hear ya.

[@larrycork49]

Watch Miracle on 34th Street. The original version from 1947 with Maureen O'Hara. I know you would love it 🎅

[@revtoyota]

LOL I love it. "look at the big chicken" Thats Big Bird from Sesame Street the tv show and movies. But he will now be forever known in my house as the big chicken.

[@A_Name_]

I lost it when she said it. I thought they had to have a french version of it.

[@ritayprice3510]

I thought that was cute too that she referred to him a the big chicken. Does anyone actually know what type of bird he is?

[@carson5196]

The best food from Thanksgiving is always the next couple of days with the leftovers. Pecan pie is great. Pumpkin pie requires fresh whipped cream added for the best taste. Homemade apple pie a la mode (with ice cream)is divine. Turkey sandwich with cranberry sauce/ gravy/ and stuffing in between the bread. And trying to find a different recipe for using leftovers. Turkey soup. Stirfry with turkey. Turkey gumbo. Open face turkey sandwiches with gravy. Turkey pot pies. Country ham with carmelized brown sugar glaze is also very common for the dinner rather than a turkey. Depends on family traditions.

[@1calvinfunny1]

Marie the big white guy with the Chefs hat is called the Pillsbury Dough Boy. Pillsbury is a Co. that makes pre-made dough for pop in the oven cookies.... He has been in many TV commercials, and at the end of the commercial the Mom making the cookies pokes him in the tummy, and he giggles....

[@jasonremy1627]

Thanksgiving is a great holiday in the US because of the way it brings family and friends together for a great feast and a chance to just enjoy each other's company.

[@protonneutron9046]

OMG stuffing. My favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner. I put gravy on it. I put cranberry sauce on it. Eat it "plain", etc.

[@muppetsstoogesfan1]

One of the great features of the Macy's Parade are the performances from the currently running Broadway musicals.

[@johnschroeder3591]

It's cold and expensive to visit New York in winter. So it is on tv to see every T-day morning. There are lots of parades all over the US throughout the year. New years day is the Rose parade. All bands and floats. All floats need to be completely covered in plant material, mostly flowers. In Wisconsin we used to have a circus parade with wagons which historically were used to transport animals, clowns, etc. When circuses went from town to town in the old days. Most all towns have local parades on the 4th of July, some at Christmas, some for other holidays. High school bands, fire engines, horses and stuff. Fun time.

[@justcallmejohn2833]

That wasn't a chicken it was Big Bird from Sesame Street. And the white balloon with the chefs hat was the Pilsbury dough boy.

[@alaneverett6096]

From now on he will be known as the big chicken.

[@charlesbutzow8438]

Marie, I love the idea of you celebrating Thanksgiving. Especially that you were introduced to it by an American. Thanksgiving has changed a lot as the US culture has changed. Once 98% of the US population made there living in agriculture. Now it's more like 2%. Thanksgiving originally was about being thankful for the harvest. Even when the harvest was poor people were thankful for what they did have. Hopefully there would be enough to last till spring when fresh produce could be had again. The name"Thanksgiving" still evokes that idea but in modern times people are thankful for more than having the food to get through the winter.

[@k0vert]

I was in the drumline of my high school marching band, we did all sorts of parades around this time of year. Homecoming, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc... and they are all still some of my fondest memories from that age

[@bob_._.]

The Macy's parade is one of two big nationally televised parades we have. The other is the Tournament of Roses Parade (aka Rose Parade) on New Years Day. It is known for its flower-covered floats, all self-powered (not towed by trucks). Definitely worth watching.

[@briandurbin7676]

Look for the full broadcast of either of these parades, as they are around 2-3 hours long. You may be able to catch a live broadcast online for Macy's parade, which starts at 9 am EST (GMT -5) on Thanksgiving. The Tournament of Roses starts at 8 am PST (GMT -8), and may be available on one of your networks, as the Tournament provides a feed to many nations. I've been to Macy's parade twice, and to the Tournament of Roses several times, including marching in it with the Los Angeles All-City Marching Band twice - in '78 and '79. These are the big 2 parades, but as has been mentioned, there are other significant parades in North America, both on these 2 days and other times and places through the year. Closer to France, there is an interesting parade in Dublin, Ireland for St. Patrick's Day, and often American college marching bands will come to Dublin to march in their parade. I'm so glad you are researching the history of Thanksgiving, as it provides the foundation for why gathering with friends and family, and having all the wonderful food are so meaningful - giving thanks to God.

[@isorokudono]

As a SoCal kid....I haven't watched the Tournament of Rose's since 1998...I'll have to do it this year.

[@pushpak]

The planning & preparation for next years parade begins the day after Thanksgiving. I knew someone who worked there.

[@jamesbull6266]

You missed Santa Claus! I grew up going to the Detroit Thanksgiving Parade, the only other big Thanksgiving Parade in the U.S.-- it is also televised. I suggest you watch it too! Santa Claus always is the last float with his sleigh. He used to send at J.L. Hudson's Department STore at a castle on the outside, where he got the keys to the city from the mayor, (that still happens), then he goes inside and from the day after Thanksgiving until Christmas you could visit the real Santa Claus and tell him what you want for Christmas and the best was waiting in line because you wound through his North Pole village, seeing reindeer, the toy workshop, the Candy Cane forest etc. So much fun! Never seen another store do what Hudson's did. Sadly Hudson's was sold several times and it merged with Macy's so we now have Macy's in the Detroit area too, but the downtown Hudsons store is gone, and in fact it was imploded sadly enough. It was like going to Disneyland for me and my brother!!!

[@charlesbutzow8438]

You asked about our most memorable Thanksgiving. I grew up on a farm. In the 1980s, long after I had moved away from the farm, there was a severe drought. A local television station came to interview my dad because he had also been farming in the 1930s when there had been another drought. That summer they came to the farm every other week for a progress report. Harvest came and it was enough that most farmers would survive. At Thanksgiving the television crew came to the farm one more time to finish their series. They wanted to show how a farm family celebrates having made it through another year. The whole family was there. I think there was about 25 of us. 25 to 30 was a typical family gathering back then. We now have a video of that day to remember it by. Thank you for letting me tell my story.

[@jean-pierrearcoragi6313]

Thanksgiving (l’Action de Grâce) is celebrated at different dates in the following countries: Canada, the U.S. (and its territories), Grenada, Saint Lucia and Liberia. And it is also celebrated in Leiden (The Netherlands) and Norfolk Island (Australia).

[@craigarmbruster7561]

happy thanksgiving. i hope you can make it to the u.s. to see it first hand

[@bert918]

A dish my cousin use to make for Thanksgiving was corn and oysters. Yummmy. Sadly those days are gone and we don't get together any longer. When I was a kid there were always 15 or 20 families members at one table but since parents and grandparents have passed we no longer get together. Glad you had a great Thanksgiving. Be thankful for your family as long as you can because things can sure change when you get to be my age. Hugs from Idaho...

[@michaelcrummy8397]

I’m in the same situation. I hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving nonetheless.

[@bert918]

@@michaelcrummy8397 thanks Michael U2

[@mikewrasman5103]

I've eaten oysters but not corn and oysters!

[@mikewrasman5103]

Sounds delicious!

[@bert918]

@@mikewrasman5103 So, if you'd like to try it here's how. For 1-4 people one can of oysters, one can of cream corn, and some salteen crackers crunched up. Mix it all together and bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes. Hope you enjoy it! Happy Thanksgiving Mike!

[@denisemagnuson8366]

Never went there, but saw it on tv. Thanksgiving is having a meal with your family and/or friends. We fight sometimes but, still love each other. Unfortunately my parents have died but, I can have my brother over. I wish you a happy Thanksgiving, even if you don't celebrate.🥧

[@A_Name_]

Sometimes fight? What kinda utopian family do you have?😂🍻

[@rohmarts]

One of our greatest traditions, pause and reflect on the things you are grateful for and enjoy a fine meal with loved ones. It's like a reset.

[@sandman9601]

I had a small culture shock a few years ago in London's Heathrow airport at the end of October. The place was magnificently decorated for Christmas, an amazing sight to see. But in America we try (and often fail) to keep Christmas limited to after Thanksgiving. Some stores will have small Christmas areas even earlier, but such a large and ornate display as Heathrow had isn't seen in October here.

[@michaelcrummy8397]

Ça me plaît que tu as eu l’opportunité de “goûter” Thanksgiving Marie, avec tes amis et ta famille. Noël et Thanksgiving sont mes deux jours fériés préférés.

[@davidneel8327]

Happy Thanksgiving Marie. Would love to see you do a reaction to the movie 'White Christmas' and 'Miracle on 34th Street' , the Maureen O'Hara version, which centers around Macy's at Christmas.

[@mrkrharris]

She would enjoy "It's a Wonderful life" I think.

[@festidious2644]

Hi, Marie: One of my most memorable Thanksgivings was at my mother's many years ago (mid 80s). We had turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, rutabaga, mashed potatoes with pumpkin and blueberry pie. I like to eat so while I was having my seconds on the main course, my brother was having his piece of blueberry pie. He sat there with a smile on his face while I was given a piece of blueberry pie. I just about gave up the ghost on the first bite knowing that my mother had forgotten to put sugar in with the blueberries. You can't know how bad that is if you have never experienced it! So, my brother suffered through every bite of his so he could see my reaction when I finally got my piece. I told him to watch as I lifted the crust and sprinkled the inside with sugar which almost made it taste normal. You should have seen the look of disappointment on his face as I enjoyed the rest of mine and he had to suffer through his. The food at Thanksgiving is good but first and foremost, it is a time when we thank God for all that He has given us knowing that absolutely everything we have came from His loving hand. We're not JUST thankful; we thank Someone.

[@dirtcop11]

A great movie that is about Macy's department store and Christmas is "Miracle on 34th Street". The early version may be the best one, it had a very young Natalie Wood in it along with John Payne. All the versions are good and are fun to watch. They will give you an insight into the way we celebrate the holidays and the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas. We have always been a bit crazy at this time of year but it is also fun. I am 70 and the season is less 'magical' for me, but the reasons behind both celebrations are very meaningful for me.

[@jamesmarsh841]

You are referring to the 1947 version which had Natalie Wood as the child, won three Academy Awards, and has been preserved by the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.

[@GoWestYoungMan]

We in Canada have Thanksgiving in early October. It was October 10th this year. The US version is similar to ours (turkey, pecan pie, Canadian football, friends, family). Canada's traces its roots to 1579 so it's 288 years older than Canada itself. It was originally a feast to celebrate a successful voyage of Canada's Northwest Passage by Frobisher, an explorer. Over time it morphed into a celebration of the harvest. We don't have a Thanksgiving Day Parade but a Santa Claus Parade (started in 1905) instead in early December.

[@mikewrasman5103]

I like Canadian football!

[@KimmyGibson]

Aside from Thanksgiving parade, you might want to watch video of Rose Bowl Parade where all of the 'floats' that pass by are constructed of roses and other flowers.....very beautiful. There may even be some behind the scene footage of how the floats are created!! (On a side, I am subscriber from USA and have loved for many years the music of Christophe Mae :) ) I am glad you enjoyed your Thanksgiving.....baking pecan pie is my specialty! BTS ARMY grandma

[@michaelmacdermott6340]

O-H

[@ericjahoda2997]

Actually, it's called "The Tournament of Roses Parade", but you are correct in that it is spectacular. My parents took me to it back in the early 60s. I remember it well because my dad got in a fight with a guy that wouldn't quit blocking our view! Yeah, good times!

[@KimmyGibson]

@@michaelmacdermott6340 I-O !!

[@FrenchTastic]

Omg BTS Army grandma ❤️❤️❤️

[@KimmyGibson]

@@FrenchTastic Borahae!!

[@jamesbull6266]

Sounds a very traditional Thanksgving meal--and in Cyprus??? I love Thanksgiving dinner and the leftovers are the best. Now that I usually eat at a friends house, I miss them, so I sometimes buy a turkey and cook it a couple days later.

[@oneknight55]

It is so refreshing to watch you see these things for the first time. We Americans appreciate these things, but I suppose we lose the impact they have because we are just used to seeing them. Thank you for bringing back the "awe" for me. Have a great Christmas. I'm depending on Google Translate for this.... =-) Joyeux Noel et bonne annee

[@sardine7768]

Thanksgiving is a party that allows you to stay in touch with the people you love...

[@JimScholfield]

I hope you start you're own thanksgiving traditions. Start with family and as many friends as you can. All will have a great time. We all bring a dish so no one has to cook everything. We have vegans, allergies and sensitivity and it's all still good.

[@michaelcrummy8397]

I have been to much smaller parades in the town where I grew up, but I have never been to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. I don’t live that far away, but as someone also mentioned, you have to get there very early to get a good viewing spot, and since Thanksgiving is always a holiday, I’d rather sleep! I know the parade is on television on the local New York stations, but I don’t know if it’s on national television. It is a great tradition though, especially for kids.

[@mikewrasman5103]

It's on the American TV networks CBS and NBC.

[@sherigrow6480]

For Thanksgiving, you start cooking early, and have the parade on tv. Yes, watch the original "Miracle on 34th Street" movie. A very beloved film here. You might go on a holiday or vacation over Christmas, but Thanksgiving is spent with family, if you have it. Or your friend family. Very common to invite people to your meal who don't have anywhere to go, something you really wouldn't do at Christmas. Foods that are originally only from the American continent are the main meal ingredients- turkeys, potatoes, corn, squash.

[@Jeff_Lichtman]

The "big chicken" at 10:21 is Big Bird, one of the characters on Sesame Street, a children's program that has been on public television in the U.S. since 1969. Other characters include Cookie Monster, Oscar the Grouch, Bert and Ernie, Elmo, Grover, Count von Count, and Snuffleupagus. You can see Oscar the Grouch in the garbage can as the float passes by. Many Americans grew up with Sesame Street. At 11:54 is the Pillbury Doughboy. He's an advertising symbol for the Pillsbury company. They make all kinds of food products for baking, including flour, cake mixes, pre-made pie crusts, ready-to-bake biscuits and bread rolls, etc. The character at 13:48 is Mr. Peanut, the advertising symbol for Planter's Nuts. Santa Claus always comes last in the parade. I guess they didn't show that in the video.

[@michaelmacdermott6340]

She needs to know that Sesame Street was where the Muppets whom she has reacted to, got their start. I'd like to see her react to Sesame Street as well as Mr. Rogers.

[@Jeff_Lichtman]

@@michaelmacdermott6340 The Muppets existed long before Sesame Street. Jim Henson created them in 1955, 14 years before Sesame Street first aired. A lot of Muppets characters were created for Sesame Street, but not all of them.

[@michaelmacdermott6340]

@@Jeff_Lichtman k. I enjoy the correction.

[@mikewrasman5103]

I watched Sesame Street as a kid and then watched the show with my youngest sister.

[@jerrelc.thomas336]

I enjoyed watching your video 😊 Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I really enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner and having friends and family around. I love turkey or ham or both at Thanksgiving. Cranberry sauce, stuffing, green bean casserole, pumpkin pie 🥧 and pecan pie are really really good. Sweet potatoes, potato salad, and sweet corn, mashed potatoes and gravy. So many memories of Thanksgiving at home with my parents when I was a kid. I just love Thanksgiving. I'm thankful to God that he has given me a good life and has blessed me in so many ways. I also like watching the parade also on TV, and watching football. Thanks for your video I really like it your videos are so nice and I'm happy that you was able to eat at Thanksgiving dinner. 😊👍

[@craigholt9571]

Thanksgiving is my favorite Holiday. Everyone has something to be thankful about. I'm thankful everyday I wake up

[@TheStuport]

It is a Holiday to give Thanks! I'm Thankful EVERYDAY. Some are better than others but, but everyday I open my eyes I'm Thankful to be allowed to stay another day and play on God's Green Acre! The history of The First Thanksgiving is told in many ways and forms. The concept of Thanksgiving is wonderful on paper. In the Real world Humans have a long way to go still. As for the food....I could eat nothing but stuffing and be quite happy! Gobble Gobble and Be Thankful! Cheers From Ohio

[@michaelmacdermott6340]

O-H

[@aliwantizu]

Bonjour Marie! I live near Detroit, Michigan, and we have the 4th largest Thanksgiving Parade which is also tied for the second oldest Thanksgiving Parade (Philadelphia was first, Detroit and New york City are tied for second.) Our NFL Team, the Detroit Lions is one of 2 football teams that plays every Thanksgiving, with the Dallas Cowboys being the other. Detroit plays first at 12:30pm Eastern and Dallas plays second at 4:30pm Eastern. Both Detroit and Dallas play against different teams every Thanksgiving. There is also a third game that plays at 8:30pm, and the 2 teams involved in that game change every year. Thanx for learning about this holiday! ~Be Blessed

[@michaelcrummy8397]

Go Giants!

[@celestemcallister1307]

Roasted sweet potato salad is yummiest! ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Green bean casserole ⭐⭐⭐ Cornbread stuffing with sweet Italian sausage⭐⭐⭐ Carmel string carrots ⭐⭐⭐ These are the sides I'll be putting on the table for my family..Happy Thanksgiving everyone,we all deserve to be thankful and thanked for hanging in there,helping each other these last two years!

[@l-b7353]

hi celeste, do you know if frenchtatsic still publishes video ?

[@dennisstafford1749]

Happy Thanksgiving!

[@jeffdetmer4681]

Hi Marie. Parades are a big thing in the US. The displays that were on the ground being driven are called floats. There is a parade on New Years Day called the Tournament of Roses Parade or Rose Parade. It has many floats like these but in order to be accepted as part of the Rose Parade the floats must be made from flowers and plants. You must watch a video of that. Oh and Macy's has a long A sound like day or play. There is nothing better the day after Thanksgiving than a plate of leftover turkey and stuffing with cranberry sauce and hot gravy followed by yet another slice of pie. So happy you got to experience a bit of it. Happy Holidays!!

[@billofalltrades2633]

Growing up as a child we always watched the parade. I'm glad you got to experience your first Thanksgiving 🧡

[@greggsmith6043]

I never went to a parade in person but we always watched it on TV when I was growing up. One of my best memories of Thanksgiving was the smell of all the amazing food. My Mom prepared a big feast much like the one you had and the smell of all of that food cooking was awesome! And yes, stuffing is incredible! Glad your first Thanksgiving was a great one! Loved the video.🧡

[@DavidTateVA]

This year, I will be celebrating Thanksgiving at my brother's house, with his family, our parents, and his wife's parents. He will be providing the smoked turkey and the bread; our mother will be making the homemade noodles in broth; his in-laws will be providing the sweet potatoes and other side dishes; I will be providing the wines and a charcuterie board (less traditional, but yummy). I'm sure someone will be providing pie. But mostly it's the family and togetherness and the celebration of giving thanks for all of our blessings.

[@gravitypronepart2201]

Happy Thanksgiving Marie! Im thankful for you sweety! My Dallas Cowboys play football every Thankdgiving Day and its my great tradition to watch it. My best memory was when I was a boy. My oldest Brother who was in the Navy surprised us, and my two other brothers and Dad went hunting just a couple days before. They came home with a Deer, a turkey they hunted and a Christmas tree they got from tbe forrest. I had venison and turkey for the meal. I was a happy little boy. Marie, i also watch "Miracle on 34th Street". The original. It has the Maces parade in it. You would love this movie.

[@666tubedragon666]

America can be messed up at times but on this day we remember what it's like to be without... so the entire country drops to our knees in thanks for what we have...I'm also thankful for your grace. vive la France!

[@timofeegraaay8165]

My mother, who passed away in 2012, was usually the hostess for our family Thanksgivings. Many family members would come. Football was always on the TV. We laughed and ate so much. My wife still to this day watches the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade and we are empty nesters now, in the later phases of life. Thanksgiving is a special memory always for me and I think of those who are no longer with us and give Thanks for what we still have and the memories of what we once had. The last Thursday in November, always a special day.

[@djchrisontheradio]

So happy that you had a good time and were able to experience Thanksgiving. The stuffing is my favorite as well! As far as memories go my favorite childhood memory was watching the parade in the morning then going to my grandparents house to eat dinner and watch Football. My grandfather was a chef and would always cook up a ton of yummy food. Sadly he passed away 3 years ago and since then my parents have been hosting.

[@according2petey25]

HAPPY THANKSGIVING 🦃 MISS MARIE🦃 Here in Vermont. When growing up. My dad and me and my older brother would go hunting for a wild turkey every year. Deer hunting is during Thanksgiving also, so we hunted the week of Thanksgiving🦃🦃 My parents raised four boy's. So we ate ALOT🤣🤣 take care. ⛄⛄⛄⛄⛄⛄⛄

[@jamesbull6266]

I think; you meant helium baloons. The goose is "Mother Goose" from the nursery rhymes, and the guy with the chef's hat is the "Pilsbury Doughboy." Pilsbury is a food company that is know for making cake mixes, and frozen deserts and refigerator rolls.

[@ThomasBarbarossa]

I actually got to go to NYC for the thanksgiving before c*vid hit. We had a hotel on the parade route and could look out our window and see it all. So I got to get just a taste of what NY was before. Because now it’s DIFFERENT.

[@DeborahDavis-zi6pm]

I have been to many local Christmas parades and always watch the Macy’s parade on Thanksgiving Day. It is followed on TV by the National Dog Show and then they show the parade again.

[@OG_Wakanobi]

Thanksgiving should be celebrated around the world. For all the same reasons you described. Fellowship and thanks and love.

[@CountvonStaffordofVirginia1607]

Hello Marie. The character with the chef's hat behind the castle float is the Pillsbury Doughboy (the company Pillsbury produces baking goods). The kid holding the red book with a grimace on his face is the main character from Diary of a Wimpy Kid. The balloon of the little girl in the blue coat I believe is Virginia from Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus (which is a true story from 1897 that involves an eight-year-old girl named Laura Virginia O'Hanlon who wrote a letter to The Sun which was a prominent New York City newspaper after she had asked her father Phillip if Santa Clause was real). The women wearing the colorful Southern Belle style dresses are the Azalea Trail Maids. They are a group of 50 high school seniors who act as goodwill ambassadors for the city of Mobile, Alabama. I have seen pictures of them participating in the Easter Parade at Walt Disney World.

[@michaelcrummy8397]

Interesting. 👍

[@wareagle9655]

I watch a lot of foreign YT channels and many people in many countries are starting to celebrate Thanksgiving in a small way- it's spreading. As an American I think it is a good thing to come together with friends and family and say what you were thankful for over the year.

[@loganinkosovo]

How my family does Thanksgiving turkey.... Thaw Frozen turkey as directed. Rinse out turkey with warm water to get rid of the frozen blood and stuff inside it. We usually get a butterball. Pull out the bits in the back cavity. Place the neck, gizzards, heart, etc. in a pan full of water and a little salt. Boil until cooked. Pull meat out of pan and let cool. Save stock for later use. Set up meat grinder and grind two or three medium onions, quartered and four or five stalks of celery into another pan. Strip meat from neck bones and grind up all the neck meat, gizzards etc. into same pan. put half a stick of butter in that pan and simmer until onion/celery is cooked. Get an extra large bowl and fill with pepperidge farms sage and onion croûtons. Pour onion/celery/meat/butter over croutons. Take stock water you put aside and use that to make the croutons damp. If you can't get the flavored croutons just get plain croutons or make them in the oven overnight and use poultry seasoning (had to do that in Macedonia). Hand mix until evenly distributed. Stuff Turkey front and back then sew it up. In a small sauce pan place one stick of butter and two or three rounded tea spoons of paprika. Melt butter and stir in paprika. Pour butter/paprika mix over turkey and rub all over Turkey. Preheat oven and roast as the directions state in a roasting pan. Baste at proper intervals with water and then turkey juice. Last hour place aluminum Foil tent over Turkey to keep breast from drying out. Remove turkey to cutting board to rest and after pan has cooled down make gravy from drippings. Extra stuffing goes into baking dish and is baked right along with turkey if you have the space. Top meal off with mashed potatoes, corn, garlic green beans with bacon, etc.

[@podunkcitizen2562]

Growing up in Connecticut we had a traditional Thanksgiving but my French Canadian Memere would stuff the turkey with a mixture of ground beef and pork and spices that was the filling for her tourtiere, a French Canadian meat pie.

[@MichaelScheele]

Marie, try a turkey, cranberry sauce, cream cheese, stuffing, and gravy sandwich. I think a French baguette or Croissant would work very well for bread. It's one of the better ways to use Thanksgiving leftovers I've found. Macy's is one of the big department stores in the US. The movie "Miracle on 34th Street" has the Macy's in New York City as the focal point.

[@mikewrasman5103]

That sounds extremely interesting!

[@kjw1886]

Thanks giving leftovers are the best. In Texas the Pecan tree is the state tree. So the pie is a must. The main thing is to give thanks to GOD.

[@glennspreeman1634]

so nice to hear back from you! There are several HF videos, especially Brothers in Arms. Thanksgiving so much more thwn the big meal. Giving thanks beats it all!

[@jimrentz]

Marie, my favorite Thanksgiving memories are back during the times when my children were small and we would invite the family over to our house and we would have usually about 15 to 20 people in our home. My wife would fix enough food to feed everyone for a week and at the end of the day send food home with everyone that would take some. But we also did another thing that made it even more special, where we would contact the USO and have at least two soldiers (one time we had 5 soldiers) from the local military base, and these soldiers that were away from home and couldn't return for the holidays we would bring them to our house for the day to eat with our family, to watch the Macy's parade with our family, to watch football with our family and many times they would even play with our kids out in the yard. I always made sure they called home to talk with their families, at my expense because at that time you had to pay for long distance calls, and then as late as possible I would take them back to their base. These young soldiers were usually about 18 to 20 years old and for some it was their first time away from home. We lived in Virginia but we had soldiers in our home from every part of the country. I remember one Thanksgiving one young soldier who was quite embarrassed handed me the phone and told me that his mother wanted to talk to me. That mother on the end of the telephone line just wanted to thank me and my family for taking her son in and making him a part of our family for the day and that was what she was most thankful for that day as it was indeed this 18 year old's first time away from home on his own without any family.

[@Navyuncle]

My family has always marched in parades. My wife and I when we were younger. My daughter's as they were growing up. My Son-in-laws, and now my grandkids.

[@gregoryfranklin5108]

Happy Thanksgiving Sweetheart ! ❤ I am so very happy that you got to sample a bit of our holiday food and see some of the festivities that come along with it . I would love it if you can come to the US and see it first hand . Love you ❤

[@gravitypronepart2201]

Great movie for Thanksgiving is "Planes, Trains and Automobiles". So good!

[@michaelcrummy8397]

And “The March of the Wooden Soldiers”, with Laurel & Hardy. It’s shown every Thanksgiving in New York on PIX 11.

[@ritayprice3510]

Growing up I mostly remember watching my grandmother cook the main Thanksgiving dishes. Everyone else brought side dishes. Also, the anticipation of waiting to eat as we usually skip breakfast that day. Then adults sit around talking while kids and cousins play outside. Good times.

[@pushpak]

The movie 'Miracle on 34th Street'; a movie about Macy's parade,Thanksgiving and Christmas. Take a look. 1947 version.

[@cristalclear4205]

I'm glad you had a wonderful time 😃

[@timlamb6196]

Detroit has one of the oldest parades in the country and draws an average of a million people to it a year. It used to get an equal amount of time on tv but in the last few years not so much. Santa used to stop off in front of the hudsons department store which at almost 30 stories and over 2 million sq. feet was the biggest in the country until it closed in the late 1980's. The building was razed in the 90's but a mix used tower of over 61 stories and over 900 feet(close to the height of the Eiffel tower) is now rising in its place. The new tower out of respect for the old department store that used to be on that site will be called the hudsons tower.

[@_Coffee4Closers]

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday in the US. I have travelled back to my childhood home to have Thanksgiving meal with my family every year of my life so far.

[@charlesvaughn2192]

Wow, You're really getting into, or I should say it's getting into you, American food. If you didn't have to take a nap after the meal, you didn't eat enough. You need to try deep fried and/or smoked turkey and maybe some cranberry- orange relish. The deep fried injected with Cajun spices . Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dancacciatore]

Thanksgiving meals are memorable, whether at home or at a buffet at my late parents' club. Like you, my favorites were dessert (pecan, and pumpkin pies with cookies) and stuffing. When I was a very young child, stuffing and cranberry sauce - without turkey - were all I would eat! Hahaha! Have very Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

[@matthewdrake4385]

Marie, I love your channel and enjoy watching your experiences. The way I've always looked at Thanksgiving is being able to spend time together as a family and enjoy some delicious food. Some of us Americans, it's difficult to do when you have extended family out of state. I personally live in the southern state of Georgia, and a majority of my family is in Indiana and Minnesota. The region of Georgia I live in is very close to an army base, so there are times when soldiers are deployed overseas for months away from loved ones. The food you mentioned is pretty spot on in similar to my family's menu. I also prefer pecan pie over pumpkin pie as well. The Macy's parade is almost a staple to catch on tv if you can't be there in person. Usually around the first week in December, we have a local Christmas parade, with the middle school and high school bands, ROTC, and floats made by local businesses. But I always associate both Thanksgiving and Christmas with family time and being thankful for what we have.

[@MrGlenspace]

Living outside NYC I got to go see it in person a few times as a kid.

[@emerald637]

Our day would start out with the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on the television; with Santa Clause riding his sleigh at the finale, followed by football. As everyone would begin to arrive, many would enjoy a touch-football game on the front lawn, until we were called in for dinner. I love when everyone in my family invites someone who has no where to go for Thanksgiving, and we are all sitting around the Thanksgiving table(s) (there is always a designated children's table) sharing one thing we are most thankful for. It is very important that w

[@artd.]

The Greatest thing of Thanksgiving is having a meal with all of your Family...... Great Reaction Miss Marie......:-)

[@rodhanson7112]

I'm an Aussie and when I went to see my brother in America many years ago it was too late for Thanksgiving but I had Xmas with him and his family, it was great.

[@grosseileracingteam]

Here in Detroit we also have a huge Thanksgiving Day parade that was put on by the Hudson's department stores. Macy's bought in 2006 Marshall Field's. Marshall Field's bought Hudson's in 2001. Best part of Thanksgiving is being with family and friends AND lots of good food AND a day off work AND watching football.

[@larrymcauley3152]

Thanksgiving was o ften the biggest meal of the year. All the family tries to get together. I had three brothers, all married with children. My Mom would start preparing a week early. Her step sisters, would attend if able. Cousins sometimes came as well. I remember one year we had so many people that mom had to cook two turkeys for the meal. You are right leftovers are the best. After eating we started playing card games. The younger kids would play board games. After mom and dad passed no one wanted to pick up the torch and carry on the tradition. My mother was the best cook. I love good home cooking, but mom had the ability to infuse the food with love.

[@SGlitz]

The white balloon with the chef's hat is The Pillsbury Dough Boy. A very old pasty company. A cultural icon. I saw this parade once as a kid.

[@yugioht42]

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is known as the Great American Parade as it never stopped except during the Second world war as supplies were so limited due to rationing but it returned in 1946 never stopping since. 2001 we ran the parade anyway as a show of hey you did that now you can't stop our spirit despite what you did. We never stopped doing it. Its broadcast on the three top TV channels that air nationally NBC, CBS, and ABC. Its the tradition here to enjoy the parade until 11 in the morning as it ends with Santa with a grand appearance signaling the start of the holiday shopping season and Black Friday. The program right after is the National dog show (don't ask).

[@user-ks3ol3lw3b]

When I was a boy, I marched in the Macy's parade two years in a row in my church band. Great times.

[@corrinehoward1999]

Hahahha...I love you describing the the cartoons, the characters, the movies, literature that are so iconic to us without knowing them..

[@nemo227]

It's good for everyone to share experiences and traditions. The USA is a blend of many cultures, traditions, languages, foods.

[@davidthieman8020]

Thanksgiving is great. Thank you for your reactions.

[@annacooksey7276]

Growing up, after the Thanksgiving meal, my family, if they weren't napping, would watch Christmas movies! The Christmas season would kick off then, so we used to watch Home Alone or The Santa Clause.

[@RichardinNC1]

Thanksgiving is often at my sister's in West Virginia where a lot of family lives. She once cooked for 27 people, family and friends. Macy's is a large department store, based in NYC. It's a big honor for high school bands to be invited to the Macy's parade. There are many local Thanksgiving parades across the country as well. Christmas stuff is displayed and sold a month before Thanksgiving, but the big day is Friday after Thanksgiving, called Black Friday, when many big sales occur. It becomes a mad rush before they sell out. The white balloon with the chef hat is the Pillsbury Dough Boy, a symbol for Pillsbury Foods company.

[@gregcrawley2668]

Stuffing is my favorite on Thanksgiving and leftovers the next day is even better. That balloon that had the chefs hat is called the Pillsbury Doughboy. Love to see you visit the U.S. during a holiday. Great video Marie.

[@michaelairheart6921]

It is fun to watch people try pecan pie for the first time and see their reaction. I live in SE Texas and pecan pie is very common here. In fact I have 5 pecan trees in my yard and the pecans are ready to harvest right before Thanksgiving.

[@Peg__]

My family will have *"home country" foods as part of the Holiday. *French onion soup as a starter, or have Casselout(sp?) the next day made with some leftovers. Krumkake, Leftse, and other desserts as well. *Scandinavian and French (Angers)

[@rayniecox7683]

Although I love a traditional Thanksgiving meal with turkey and all the trimmings my favorite Thanksgiving meal we had Gigot au Champignons with mashed potatoes. I was not a mushroom person when I was young but when I had this, it was soooo good I couldn't be bothered to take the mushrooms out and have lived them even since. I got to visit Cypress 40 years ago, hope you got to experience a meze!!!😎😎😎😎

[@ednafenton7558]

My favorite Thanksgiving is when l was a teenager. My 2 cousins & our Aunt played "Jacks" while waiting on food & family to come. Had so much fun that yr.

[@jennifermckeithen1498]

I'm from Louisiana and what we sometimes do is make turkey gumbo with the leftover turkey! C'est si bon ! XD

[@kenlangston3451]

Macy’s is a famous department store and has sponsored the Thanksgiving Day Parade for many years. Another famous parade is the Tournament of Roses on January 1 in Pasadena, California. It is held in conjunction with the Rose Bowl American football game. The floats are made with beautiful flowers and take months to create.

[@davidbigd9047]

I believe family reunions are a version of Thanksgiving as you get together and enjoy each other’s company. There’s no need to literally have a holiday for it if you plan reunions throughout the year. Also, I prefer Military parades as they have a true purpose instead of any other parade.

[@matthewdrake4385]

So true.

[@Gothguy1961]

Marie, Happy Thanksgiving (early). I am happy you enjoyed your meal!!