US Embassy celebrates Thanksgiving down under

27 November 2013

More than 200 of Wellington’s poorest residents celebrated Thanksgiving today with a traditional lunch co-hosted by the US Embassy, DCM Wellington and the Wellington Chefs Association.

The lunch included traditional American favourites such as turkey, cranberry sauce and pecan pie prepared by chefs from the Wellington Chefs Association.

US Ambassador David Huebner said Thanksgiving was a time for family, community and reflection, and the event was a fitting way to bring this spirit to the less fortunate.

“Thanksgiving may be a quintessentially American holiday, but expressing gratitude and helping those in need are universal human instincts. It is great to be acting on those instincts today with so many of our local partners,” he said.

Guests at the Thanksgiving lunch were served by staff from the US Embassy and DCM Wellington, and also family and friends of Ambassador Huebner and his spouse Dr Duane McWaine.

The annual event, which is in its eighth year, was held at the Wesley Church hall.

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