Thanksgiving is celebrated in the United States, Canada, Liberia, Saint Lucia, and Grenada. In the United States, the celebration is held on the fourth Thursday in November. Thanksgiving dinner is an important tradition for Americans and this day is among the most popular holidays in the country. According to a survey conducted in 2020, the most popular Thanksgiving dishes in the United States were turkey, mashed potatoes, and stuffing or dressing. However, there were some slight regional differences. For instance, stuffing or dressing were more popular in the South and in the West. Bread and rolls, instead, were more common in the West and Midwest.
Most popular Thanksgiving dishes in the United States as of 2020, by region
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YouGov. (November 24, 2020). Most popular Thanksgiving dishes in the United States as of 2020, by region [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved June 17, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1233870/most-popular-thanksgiving-dishes-in-the-united-states-by-region/
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YouGov. (2020). Most popular Thanksgiving dishes in the United States as of 2020, by region. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: June 17, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1233870/most-popular-thanksgiving-dishes-in-the-united-states-by-region/
YouGov. "Most Popular Thanksgiving Dishes in The United States as of 2020, by Region." Statista, Statista Inc., 24 Nov 2020, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1233870/most-popular-thanksgiving-dishes-in-the-united-states-by-region/
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Most popular Thanksgiving dishes in the United States as of 2020, by region [Graph], YouGov, November 24, 2020. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1233870/most-popular-thanksgiving-dishes-in-the-united-states-by-region/