It is quite difficult to feel like real home while being many miles away from your family and friends. And specially when it comes to special festivities like Thanksgiving, you probably feel more homesick than usual. If that is your case, here we share what to for Thanksgiving in Barcelona. Hopefully it will make you feel closer to home :-)
Where does the tradition of Thanksgiving come from?
Even though in Barcelona there is no tradition of celebrating Thanksgiving (probably known here as the most iconic celebration in the US), there are some specific bars and restaurants launching special dinners and parties aimed at Americans living in Barcelona. But before making the list of those places, let’s start from the beginning: Where does this tradition come from?
This celebration is held the 4th Thursday of November, and it has its origins back to 1621. When the English settlers celebrated along with the Native American people the success of the first harvest for three days. The colons had arrived the previous year to the colony of Plymouth, part of today’s Massachusetts state, but only half of them survived the winter. So next year’s successful harvest was celebrated with a meal in which they shared turkey, pumpkins and dried fruit with the Native American people. A celebration that today it is known as Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving dinners in Barcelona
American Society of Barcelona
What to do in Barcelona for Thanksgiving? Going out to dinner is also among the options. The American Society in Barcelona usually holds an annual dinner to celebrate this special date. The seating is limited, so if you consider joining them make sure you get your ticket in advance. Also check if they are launching their annual party this year.
Hard Rock Café
If you prefer something cheaper, this a second great option to spend Thanksgiving in Barcelona. Hard Rock Café will be serving their special Thanksgiving Menu with all the trimmings, including their famous Pumpkin Pie. Turkey served with gravy, garlic mashed potatoes and Pepperidge Farm Stuffing is also included in the menu! ;-)
- Where: Plaça de Catalunya, 21.
Treat yourself with some American yummy food
Where to celebrate Thanksgiving in Barcelona? Also at home! At your place in Barcelona which you probably can call home by now. You can spend this special day by surrounding yourself with deli American food (or Thanksgiving comfort food). You will find easily specialized American food stores in Barcelona: American supermarkets in Barcelona, where to find your favourite American food.
Invite your new Spanish (or expat) friends over to dinner and make them discover this special holiday
Last but not least. What to do in Barcelona for Thanksgiving? This is probably the best option to feel that HOME feeling (or new home feeling ;-))
HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE! :-)
