🦃 Days Until Thanksgiving
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days until Thanksgiving (November 27)
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About Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a U.S. federal holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. It originated as a harvest festival, and the holiday is traced back to a 1621 feast shared by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag people in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Today, Thanksgiving is centered around a large family meal typically featuring turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie. It is one of the busiest travel periods of the year, and the following day — Black Friday — marks the traditional start of the holiday shopping season.
How to prepare for Thanksgiving
Start thawing your turkey well in advance — a frozen turkey needs about 24 hours per 5 pounds of weight in the refrigerator. Book travel at least a month ahead, as Thanksgiving week is the most expensive and congested travel period of the year. Assign dishes to guests potluck-style to reduce the host's workload. Prep what you can the day before: chop vegetables, make pie crusts, and set the table. Make a Black Friday shopping list if you plan to take advantage of sales.