Shifting Thanksgiving traditions reflect broader political, economic and cultural divides

Thanksgiving is often cast as a holiday of unity, but it has also become a microcosm of the country's fractures.What winds up being served for Thanksgiving dinner, who shows up — or doesn't — and whether politics gets mentioned, can reflect broader shifts in ideology and culture. Simultaneously, Thanksgiving is still intended to bridge divides and emphasize the magnificence of the great American experiment launched centuries ago. One example of this is the food Americans choose to eat on Thanksgiving and how they make it. 6 CLASSIC THANKSGIVING SIDE DISHES THAT HAVE DISAPPEARED FROM AMERICAN T