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Thanksgiving  is a uniquely American tradition. A harvest festival, it is also believed that originally it was a day to thank the “native Indian” population who helped the Pilgrims in America with farming, fishing and hunting. Even though there is some dispute, the first Thanksgiving is believed to have taken place in Plymouth Colony, in present-day Massachusetts, in 1621.

It is now a day to celebrate with family and friends over Turkey dinner and Football. Every year millions of turkeys are cooked on this day and one of the birds is pardoned by the president in the white house.

The day after Thanksgiving is also the official start of Christmas Shopping season and is known as Black Friday. On this day retailers are meant to go into the "black" with big sales and discounted prices. So now it has become another holiday tradition to line up in front of electronic and other stores after the Turkey dinner to get the best discounts and deals.

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  • Democratic Lawmaker to Americans: Stop Complaining (Stop preparing for CW2- for 5 minutes)


    Stupidica — Authority Authority: 171
    A Democratic lawmaker has a message for Americans voicing concerns over rising unemployment, record federal deficits, the health care debate and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq: Stop complaining so much. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver of Missouri is seeking to pass a resolution that would officially make the day before ...
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  • Don’t Hate Self Because She’s Organized


    Kanlaon — Authority Authority: 137
    This afternoon (a very dreary, dank, cold afternoon, self must say), self spent the afternoon in Draeger’s. Oh it was so wonderful, rubbing elbows with the rich matrons of Menlo Park. Naturally she didn’t see anyone she knew. Here are the items self purchased (All of which items were on sale, of course! Self ...
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    Las Vegas Hotel Discounts, Deals and Specials - Cheap Room Rates — Authority Authority: 126
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    Rates from: $25 per night 48 Hour sale: • All rooms booked online will be discount 20% • No promotion code needed
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  • Organic Winter Squash Basics


    OrganicAuthority.com - Organic Blog — Authority Authority: 475
    Americans have expanded their Thanksgiving repertoire in recent years. While many of us have fond childhood memories of the classic Sweet Potato Bake studded with miniature marshmallows, our adult tastes now run more toward organic Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Apples with Pecan Streusel Topping or Curried Sweet ...
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  • Bargain of the Week


    OrganicAuthority.com - Organic Blog — Authority Authority: 475
    Virtually every supermarket and natural/organic food store is now offering sweet Thanksgiving deals on holiday sweet potatoes, including organic varieties.  My shopping trips have revealed mixed results. Some of the sweet potatoes have been blemish-free beauties, while others were moldy mounds.  When shopping for ...
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  • Fox animation characters share what they are thankful for


    Stewie's Playground — Authority Authority: 558
    Homer Simpson – “I am truly thankful there are now THREE football games on Thanksgiving, so I can spend even less time talking to my in-laws.” Cleveland Brown – “Hey, y’all! This Thanksgiving, I’m thankful for deep-fried turkey. And if your house catches fire – hey, deep-fried house. Gobble, ...
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  • Holiday Sale


    Gems by Jerri — Authority Authority: 117
    Forget about Black Friday and Cyber Monday.  Check out my Artfire Studio Holiday Sale.  Everything is marked down 30% until December 10.  I am asking that you place any Christmas orders by December 10th to ensure delivery before Christmas.  Keep an eye out on Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday ...
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  • Earn Meals For Hungry Kids with Thanksgiving Feast


    The Vibe - The World According to SocialVibe — Authority Authority: 439
    Have you begun earning meals for hungry people in need yet with our Thanksgiving Feast app on Facebook ? If not, what are you waiting for? For each virtual food item you earn while playing the game, SocialVibe will donate enough money to the UN World Food Programme to provide a real meal to a hungry child. ...
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  • Thanksgiving According to the Boys


    Mommy Bits — Authority Authority: 119
    Tonight the boys decided that they were going to plan Thanksgiving dinner for our family. I was pretty impressed with the menu they put together. Not back for a 7 & 4 year old… I personally love that they started their menu with dessert!
    3 hours ago

  • Have A Green Thanksgiving!


    Eco-Friendly Tips — Authority Authority: 501
    Of all the holidays to celebrate, Thanksgiving seems to be the one without so many frills that may be environmentally harmful. Except for all the food, and the clean-up that goes with it, Thanksgiving is all about families gathering together and less about the commercial aspect of it. Which means, there are no ...
    3 hours ago

  • On the Question of In-Laws and Other Family Members


    Diner's Journal — Authority Authority: 658
    Sam Sifton deals with family matters on Thanksgiving.
    3 hours ago

  • Black Friday or Cyber Monday?


    Tea Escapade - Tea Blog — Authority Authority: 400
    Everyone knows that Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving. Even more importantly, it is the retail shopping event of the year  and the kick-off for holiday shopping. But have you ever heard of Cyber Monday?  For you techy types, you are probably well aware of the term Cyber Monday. However, for those of you who ...
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  • Making a Perfect Turducken


    MadeMan.com — Authority Authority: 634
    If you don’t what a turducken is, you’re in for a gastrointestinal experience that can boarder on the sublime, but easily cross into a purgatory of food-coma. It is, perhaps, the ultimate meat-atarian option when it comes to filling your...
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  • On Frying Turkeys, Smoking Them and Other Outdoor Matters


    Diner's Journal — Authority Authority: 658
    Sam Sifton answers questions about frying and grilling chicken.
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  • Thanksgiving Safety Tips For Your Pets


    North Country Gazette — Authority Authority: 540
    Tis the season for friends, family and holiday feasts—but also for possible distress for our animal companions. Pets won’t be so thankful if they munch on undercooked turkey or a pet-unfriendly floral arrangement, or if they stumble upon an unattended alcoholic drink.Check out the following tips from ASPCA experts ...
    4 hours ago

  • The Perfect Pre-Thanksgiving New York City Activity


    Traveling Mom — Authority Authority: 472
    Seeing the Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons blown up is an amazing experience for kids and adults alike, and one of the best free activities all year in New York City.
    4 hours ago

  • Let’s All Be Thankful……Thanksgiving Is Around The Corner


    thephotographer4you — Authority Authority: 132
    Image by THEPHOTOGRAPHER4YOU via Flickr Between now and Thanksgiving the only thing on my mind is my menu and hanging out with my family. What’s on your menu besides the bird? Is it the golden juicy turkey with the homemade stuffing with all of the trimmings? I get excited this time of the year until the end ...
    4 hours ago

  • Chapman says amateurs shouldnt cook on Thanksgiving


    BarfBlog — Authority Authority: 527
    The idea of Chapman calling others amateurs is amusing. P.J. O’Rourke wrote a National Lampoon column about how amateur drunks throw up on other people’s shoes. In Champan’s case, it would be other people’s rose bushes. That’s us, in 2000, at my house in Guelph. He barfed in the bushes. But Chapman, ...
    4 hours ago

  • Three tips for a tasty Turkey Day


    Sauce Magazine Blog — Authority Authority: 129
    The pressure’s on to produce a fowl that isn’t foul for your T-Day feast. Stephen Gontram, executive chef and owner of Harvest in Richmond Heights, shared these tips for making your Thanksgiving celebration the tastiest yet: • Brine your turkey prior to roasting it: Combine 3 cups kosher salt and 1 cup brown ...
    4 hours ago

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