Thanksgiving - Do Nigerians celebrate thanksgiving ???

Hello ,

I am so exited about thanksgiving this year ... I once again have people coming over so it should be great ..I cannot wait to eat ooo ... I had this argument with someone today about if Nigerians celebrate thanksgiving . I never knew about the holiday till I came here o ...but my friend says she always celebrated it in Nigeria . I guess it is because I had an Islamic upbringing ...So do Nigerians Celebrate thanksgiving ?

Anyways so what is everyone making for thanksgiving ? My friends wanted me to post my menu up so here it is ....


1) My Naija Maple Roasted Turkey with Sage Butter

• Well the original recipe was from ( http://www.foodnetwork.com/ ) but I remixed it by adding some Nigerian flavors to it .. If anyone one wants the recipe send me a mail ...lol ....

2) BEST Jollof Rice ever !!!! ( courtesy of my cousin ...she will kill me if I put her name up)

3) Fried Rice (courtesy of ME!!!!)

4) Sweet Potato casserole with marshmallows and Pecans (ME!!!! )

5) Naija Potato Salad (courtesy of My cousin)

6) DODO !!!! of course ( my best food !!!) " plantains "

7) Best mini cupcakes (courtesy of my little baker --- my sis !!!!)

8) Apple Pie ( Mrs Smith ) & Ice cream .

That is all o !!!!!!!!!! Lol !!! I have a couple of people that I am Schooling through their first thanksgiving meal this year ..excited for them ...