Why Do We Eat Pumpkin Pie At Thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving is a time of year when we get together with our families and celebrate peace over a giant feast consisting of roast turkey and pumpkin pie.

Have you ever wondered why we eat pumpkin pie and not apple pie?

In this article, we look at the history of thanksgiving and the significance of this tasty treat.

There are many reasons why pumpkin pie is made for thanksgiving, some relating to the season, others to history.

In the USA, thanksgiving sits at the beginning of the fall season, and this is celebrated over a feast consisting of seasonal food.

Pumpkin and squash are harvested in North America and Canada during the fall; therefore, being a seasonal crop, it is in abundance at this time.

It makes sense to use a crop that is around at the time because it is affordable and accessible for everyone.

It is estimated that around 50 million pumpkin pies are consumed for thanksgiving every year in the USA.