In the videos presented earlier in this module, you saw two of the food-related (food items, beverages, cuisines, culinary practices, and events centered around food and eating) elements now included on UNESCO’s Lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage1313 clicks: Daniel Trageser Paula Akers Maribeth Mcgowan Gabriela Miranda Sarah Nerhus Cassedy Spencer Jack Barendrick Hannah Bronkema Cole Cusumano Alexander Aleman Colleen Clauss Olajide Odumosu Katherine Montgomery. Since their addition to the Lists in 2010, there have been many more food-related elements added on the Lists. In this discussion board post, visit the Lists and choose a food-related element to read about and share with your classmates (Note: before you begin looking for an item from the Lists, check out what others have already posted and try not to post about the same item). You should read through the webpage dedicated to your food-related element as well as the nomination form that is available to download from that webpage. You can also use other sources to learn about this food-related element. In your post, share with us the food-related element you have chosen, a brief summary of the element, and a brief explanation of the social functions and cultural meanings the element has for its community. (use Topic tag Module 4 – UNESCO)

Many students in the class regularly participate in the American holiday of Thanksgiving. In this Module, you read an analysis of this holiday, tracking its origins and the role of particular food items in its practice. What surprised you most about this article? Will it change the way that you practice Thanksgiving (if you do practice)? Do you think that Americans should attempt to change our typical cultural practices around Thanksgiving? If so, why and how? If not, why not? (use Topic tag Module 4 – Thanksgiving)