National TV Dinner Day is observed in the United States every September 10. This day celebrates the convenience of TV dinners, which are pre-packaged refrigerated or frozen meals that require minimal preparation. The original TV dinner was created by Swanson in 1953, featuring turkey, sweet potatoes, frozen peas, and cornbread dressing in an aluminum tray. Although Swanson ceased using the term "TV dinner" in 1962, it has since become a generic term for any prepackaged meal. Typical TV dinners include a variety of meats, vegetables, and sometimes desserts, and are now often packaged in plastic trays suitable for microwave heating. National TV Dinner Day offers an opportunity for families to take a break from cooking by enjoying these ready-made meals.