They’re both round, orange and divisive, but which is the better Thanksgiving dessert: pumpkin or sweet potato pie? For most people, the answer likely depends on where they’re from.

The two Thanksgiving favorites have more in common than not. They’re similar in color, taste and texture, and they’re derived from European carrot pie. Those similarities make them all the easier to compare.

“Pumpkin,” said Lori Robinson, a customer at Sugar Magnolia Takery in Flowood, Mississippi. “My mom cooks it every Thanksgiving, Christmas, every time. It’s way better than sweet potato.”

Unlike some bakeries in the area, Sugar Magnolia Takery makes both pumpkin and sweet potato pies.

Owner Elizabeth Arnold said the main difference between the pies in her bakery comes down to spice. Sweet potato is swee

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