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Family saying grace before a Thanksgiving dinner in Pennsylvania in 1942

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Holidays & Feast Days

Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, Independence Day, New Year tables, and other American feast days.

Photo: Marjory Collins, FSA-OWI / Library of Congress, public domain.

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Hamburger patties cooking on a grill during a barbecue in Colorado

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Cookouts & Picnics

Picnics, cookouts, barbecue plates, summer sides, lemonade, ice cream, and food made for gathering outside.

Photo: Senior Airman Arielle Vasquez / U.S. Air Force, public domain.

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Guests moving along a buffet table during a USDA community iftar celebration

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Potlucks & Community Tables

Church suppers, potlucks, family reunions, community fundraisers, and dishes built to travel well.

Photo: Lance Cheung / USDA, public domain.

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Fresh fruit, salads, and vegetables served at an Arlington, Virginia school lunch

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Everyday Suppers

School lunches, weeknight staples, casseroles, skillet meals, soups, and practical food for ordinary days.

Photo: Bob Nichols / USDA, public domain.

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People eating during a tailgate party with food, games, and barbecue competition

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Games, Fairs & Parties

Tailgates, game day snacks, fair food, baseball park favorites, and recipes tied to American public life.

Photo: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric S. Garst / U.S. Navy, public domain.

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Friends sharing waffles, eggs, coffee, and brunch dishes around a table

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Breakfast & Brunch

Morning dishes, brunch tables, coffee, biscuits, pancakes, doughnuts, and the food that starts the day.

Photo: Ali Inay / Unsplash, CC0.

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