New research shows 55% of Americans maintain Thanksgiving recipes passed down through their families. The Jennie-O commissioned survey of 5,000 Americans found 52% of these cherished recipes are over 25 years old. African American households lead at 58%, followed by Hispanic families at 56%. Survey participants cited nostalgia as the top reason for continuing these traditions at 58%. Cultural representation matters to 50% of respondents, rising to 73% among Black families and 71% among Hispanic households. The average Thanksgiving feast includes five main dishes and seven sides. Americans typically sit down to eat at 2:54 p.m. (Story URL)
PHONE TOPIC: Does your family have a special go-to recipe for Thanksgiving?