How the Latin Community Has Made Thanksgiving Their Own
Thanksgiving in the U.S. has always been a time to gather, give thanks, and share food. Over time, Latin communities have embraced this tradition and added their own cultural flavor — creating something uniquely warm and vibrant.
🍽 A Fusion of Flavors
Many families still serve roasted turkey but add their favorite Latin dishes to the table — pernil, arroz con gandules, tamales, or hallacas. Turkey itself is often seasoned with adobo or mojo for a distinctive flavor.
- Puerto Rico: Pernil, arroz con gandules, flan
- Mexico: Tamales, mole, arroz rojo
- Venezuela: Hallacas, ensalada de gallina
- Cuba: Mojo turkey, yuca con mojo
- Dominican Republic: Moro rice, pastelón, tres leches
🎶 Music That Feels Like Home
Thanksgiving for many Latinos includes salsa, merengue, bachata, cumbia, and reggaetón — music that turns the day into a celebration. Families dance, laugh, and cook together.
Popular artists: Marc Anthony, Juan Luis Guerra, Celia Cruz, Carlos Vives, Grupo Niche.
🎉 Overlapping Celebrations
Thanksgiving also serves as the unofficial start of Christmas season for many. Traditions like Nochebuena and parrandas overlap, and Latin-style Friendsgiving potlucks bring flavors from every corner of Latin America.
🌍 A Tradition Embraced and Reinvented
Though not originally part of Latin culture, Thanksgiving has become a way to celebrate gratitude, family, and heritage together in the U.S.
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