Thanksgiving and the holiday is still approaching so let’s continuing think about it or another major ritual meal. Thinking of a major ritual meal (religious event, a birthday celebration, a weekly family/friend get together, or any other special meal event or occasion) that is mostly home-cooked (not a meal that you go out for in a restaurant), tell us the following: what is the significance of the meal? When and where is it held? Why? What types of food are prepared? What are the origins of the meal/main dish, either historically or particular to your family? Who does the cooking, serving, and cleaning? How does this pattern of participation reflect your expectations along lines such as gender, age, income, etc? (Module 5 – Ritual Meal)