However, it wasn’t until October 3, 1863, at the height of the Civil War, that President Abraham Lincoln issued a Thanksgiving Day proclamation encouraging Americans “in every part of the United States, and also those who are at sea, and those who are sojourning in foreign lands, to set apart and observe the last …

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It was Lincoln who issued an 1863 proclamation calling on Americans to “set apart and observe the last Thursday of November next as a day of thanksgiving,” partly to celebrate victories in the then-raging Civil War. It took the trauma of the Civil War to make Thanksgiving a formal, annual holiday.

Turkish Cuisine: Turkish food is now world famous, and rightly so. Sea, Sand and Sun: The unique Mediterranean climate and beautiful nature of Turkey allows almost 6 months of summertime in southern parts. The sandy beaches are splendid and the sea, especially the Aegean coastline, is the most amazing.

To make it easier for you, we have decided to do a list with the 10 reasons why Turkey is famous:

• 1) Cappadocia.
• 2) Turkey is known for its tea.
• 3) A mosque paradise.
• 4) Shopping at the Turkish Bazaars.
• 5) Turkey is famous for its geographical location.
• 6) Hair transplant surgery in Turkey.
• 7) Kebabs are a must try.

7 Most Popular Turkish Dishes

1. Baklava. Dating back to the Ottoman Empire, baklava is one of the most iconic Turkish dishes and a must for anyone with a sweet tooth.
2. Şiş kebap. ‘Kebab’ is an umbrella term that encompasses a variety of street eats, but the most famous is the skewered şiş kebap.
3. Döner.
4. Köfte.
5. Pide.
6. Kumpir.
7. Meze.

Turkey has a very diverse culture that is a blend of various elements of the Oğuz Turkic and Anatolian, Ottoman (which was itself a continuation of both Greco-Roman and Islamic cultures), and Western culture and traditions which started with the Westernization of the Ottoman Empire and continues today.

8 Turkish Traditions You’ll Find Fascinating

• Nazar (The Evil Eye) One of Turkey’s most popular souvenirs, these blue eyes made of glass are actually meant to ward off the negative energy from someone’s eyes who feels envious of you.
• Turkish Tea.
• Oil Wrestling.
• Sünnet (Circumcision)

People commonly greet each other by saying “Nasilsiniz” (How are you?) or “Merhaba” (Hello). The Islamic greeting is “Asalamu alaykum” (Peace be upon you). People are often addressed by their first name followed with “Bey” for men and “Hanim” for women.

ISTANBUL. More than half of Turks see justice as the most important value, according to a study conducted by Doğan Holding regarding Turkish society’s common values. On the personal values list, morals were followed by family, tolerance, honesty, respect, honor, trust, friendship and mercy.

From their amazing cooking skills to the importance of friendship and family, here are some endearing qualities that Turkey’s people share.

• Their many talents.
• Their respect for family.
• Their pride for their country.
• Their belief in love and romance.
• Their close friendships.
• Their open expression of emotion.

Turkish Culture

• Generosity.
• Hospitality.
• Community Networks.
• Nationalism.
• Honour.
• Kemalism.
• Loyalty.

you can kiss her face/hand anywhere in Turkey. You can kiss her lips if there is not so crowded, or let’s say if there are old people or more than a few people, better not kiss her from lips! Even you do it, people not do something “big”, don’t worry.