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Thanksgiving

Have the best Turkey Day ever! Get inspiration for Thanksgiving messages to share, find out which restaurants are open on Thanksgiving (or how to cook the best Thanksgiving dinner) and plan fun activities with the family.

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Your Ultimate, Less-Stress Thanksgiving Meal Plan

A day-by-day guide to get you ready for the big feast.

Perfect Your Turkey Game

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Our Best-Ever Turkey Recipe

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Please Do Not Wash Your Thanksgiving Turkey

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Our Best Tips on How to Season a Turkey

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How Much Turkey Per Person Do I Need?

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How to Fry a Turkey Like a Pro

1 hr 50 mins
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More Thanksgiving Recipes

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Ina Garten's Baked Chocolate Pudding

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Recipes for Thanksgiving Leftovers

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The Ultimate Turkey Time Calculator

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Last-Minute Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Dessert Idea

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The Best No-Peel Squash for Thanksgiving

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Delicious Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

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How to Deep-Fry a Turkey, According to the Pros

1 hr 50 mins
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Get Our Perfect Roast Turkey Recipe

3 hrs 20 mins
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These Are The Most Common Turkey Cooking Mistakes

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Why You Should Make Turkey Gravy in Advance

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$20 3-Course Thanksgiving Dinner

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Tasty Thanksgiving Appetizers to Add to Your Table

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Impressive Thanksgiving Desserts

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Spice Rubbed Turkey

4 hrs 45 mins
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How to Order Popeyes' Cajun-Style Turkey

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Savory Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

1 hr 30 mins
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Wet Brining vs. Dry Brining Turkey

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The Ultimate Thanksgiving Grocery List

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Cooking Turkey Upside Down Will Save You Time

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Our Favorite Ina Garten Thanksgiving Recipes

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Our Top 50 Thanksgiving Recipes

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29 Non-Traditional Thanksgiving Dinners

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22 Next-Level Thanksgiving Green Bean Recipes

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How to Reheat Turkey (the Right Way)

Thanksgiving Messages to Share

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Top Thanksgiving Wishes to Share on Turkey Day

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88 Thoughtful Thanksgiving Quotes

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170 Clever Thanksgiving Instagram Captions

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51 Thanksgiving Trivia and Fun Facts

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Learn The History

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The Bloody History of Thanksgiving

For the Pilgrims and Native Americans, it wasn't all peace and harmony.

What To Watch And Read for Thanksgiving

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45 Thanksgiving Movies to Watch While Stuffed

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Where to Watch 'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving'

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31 Best Thanksgiving Books for Kids and Adults

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The Best 'Friends' Thanksgiving Episodes, Ranked

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34 Thanksgiving Movies and TV Shows on Netflix

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Thanksgiving With the Family

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Thanksgiving Gifts to Show Your Host Gratitude

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Funny Thanksgiving Jokes to Giggle Over

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Simple Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids

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49 Fun Thanksgiving Games for Families

Planning Thanksgiving Last-Minute?

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Where to Order a Thanksgiving To-Go Meal This Year

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35 Fun Activities to Enjoy on Thanksgiving

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Every Fast Food Restaurant Open on Thanksgiving

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39 Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving Day

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Is Publix Open on Thanksgiving This Year?

Thanksgiving Decorations

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20 Best Thanksgiving Decorations Amazon Reviewers Are Raving About Right Now

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78 Adorable DIY Thanksgiving Decorations

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27 Thanksgiving Tablecloths to Wow Guests

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58 Thanksgiving Centerpieces to DIY for Your Table

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58 Gorgeous Ways to Set Your Thanksgiving Table

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The Latest

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Stores Open on Thanksgiving Day: A Full List

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The Thanksgiving Tools I Pack for My Mom’s House

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How to Thaw Frozen Turkey

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The Exact Time Martha Stewart Says to Serve Thanksgiving Dinner

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The 9 Best Thanksgiving Meal Deals for 2025

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BJ's Members Can Score a Free Turkey

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Target's 4-Person Thanksgiving Meal Is $20

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Lidl's 10-Person Thanksgiving Meal Is Only $36

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Labubu Is Coming to the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade

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Walmart's 10-Person Thanksgiving Meal Is Only $40

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GH and OXO Solve Your Holiday Hiccups

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What's Not to Like? I Made Rachel's Trifle

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