Did the Pilgrims really eat turkey? The history of Thanksgiving food explained

Almost 90 per cent of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving – but why?

Reported by The Independent. We will add other newspapers as they cover it. November 4, 2026, 11:02 UTC

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1. The IndependentUnited KingdomNovember 4, 2026, 11:02 UTC

   Did the Pilgrims really eat turkey? The history of Thanksgiving food explained

   Almost 90 per cent of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving – but why?

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