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Give Thanks To FDR For Additional Christmas Shopping Days

Dale Mussen — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 11:00:08 +0000

If you thought Thanksgiving came a little early this year – you’re right. Since Thanksgiving is always the fourth Thursday in November, the 22nd is the earliest it could ever come. The 28th is the latest it can come in November. President George Washington proclaimed a national day of Thanksgiving to celebrate the U-S Constitution [...]

13 Year-Old Banned From No Shave November

Rob Banks — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 03:47:41 +0000

Well, this is one you don’t hear every day. A primary school in England has banned one of the students from participating in No Shave November, the popular deed of not shaving for the month to show support for cancer survivors and victims. The catch, the boy was growing a massive mustache at 13. But, why did the school ban it?

Will You Be Hitting the Stores This Black Friday? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 05:01:09 +0000

Today's the big day -- the shopping extravaganza known as Black Friday, the day on which stores around the nation offer door-busting prices so low that otherwise-rational consumers take temporary leave of their senses, shake off their tryptophan haze and rush to the nearest mall at ungodly hours of the night. Or maybe not.

What To Do With The Leftovers [VIDEO]

Craig Matthews — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 03:51:46 +0000

All that food, all that work. Thanksgiving dinner has been prepared, enjoyed and the leftovers have been put in the fridge. But what to do with the “remains of the day”? Here’s a unique recipe from Dude Food Chef John Stage that I think the family may enjoy. That is if anyone has any energy [...]

10 Things We Aren't Thankful for This Year

Jo Pincushion — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 17:00:26 +0000

Thanksgiving is today. Where has the time gone? As you prepare your menu, it's time to reflect on what you're thankful for. But as always, there are a few things that we could really have done without this year. Hurricanes, superstorms and other freakish weather systems, for example, don't deserve our gratitude. Here are 10 things we aren't thankful for:

10 People You'll Encounter on Thanksgiving

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 14:31:10 +0000

There’s no denying Thanksgivingis a holiday that proves just how awesome Americans are. Think about it– it’s an entire day dedicated to stuffing ourselves with fantastic food, spending time with family and friends and watching football. But what really makes Thanksgiving the ultimate American holiday is people you’ll encounter on Turkey Day. For some weird [...]

10 Bizarre Thanksgiving Foods: Vegan Turkey, Gravy Soda and More

Carl Pettit — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 10:00:16 +0000

Thanksgiving is a time for the family to come together, tell stories, then sit down and feast on some tasty, belly-expanding deliciousness. Turkey, gravy, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie are all Thanksgiving staples, but if you want to really spice things up a bit this year, we have some ideas. Bizarre presentation, unusual flavor and [...]

15 Awesome Paper Thanksgiving Turkeys

Emerald Catron — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 05:01:29 +0000

Sure, the food at Thanksgiving is great. But in our opinion, the real star of this holiday is the terrifying artwork brought home from elementary school art class. Unlike actual turkeys, you probably won’t so eat them as throw up in your mouth a little bit. Plus it’s almost as disturbing as how drunk your [...]

10 Thanksgiving Songs You Probably Haven't Heard

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 05:01:24 +0000

With Thanksgiving today, it's time to get into full-on turkey mode. After all, it's never too early to loosen up the ol' belt buckle to ready ourselves for Thursday's feasting. While we're getting totally hyped about eating tons of stuffing and gravy and pumpkin pie, we still feel like the holiday prep could use a little extra oomph, and that's where Turkey Day music comes in.

Kenny Chesney to Kick Off Annual Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign With Special Performance on Thanksgiving Day

Alanna Conaway — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 19:00:47 +0000

Kenny Chesney fans will have one extra reason to be thankful this Thanksgiving, as their favorite singer is set to perform at the Cowboys Stadium in Dallas, Texas tomorrow (November 22) as part of the Salvation Army’s 122nd annual Red Kettle Campaign. The highly-anticipated performance will be televised live nationally on FOX during the halftime festivities of the Dallas [...]

How To Season Your Turkey [VIDEO]

John La Mond — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:00:05 +0000

As I told you in an earlier post, we will not be doing any cooking tomorrow as we are going out for Thanksgiving. But, I do have two turkeys in my freezer that I plan to be cooking up within the next 4 to 5 weeks. I know for sure that when I’m off on [...]

My Favorite Thanksgiving Song [VIDEO-NSFW]

John La Mond — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:00:13 +0000

So what are you doing for Thanksgiving tomorrow? My family and I are going to a restaurant to celebrate our Thanksgiving. It’s a new tradition that we started around 5 or 6 years ago. Of course there are pros and cons to going our for dinner on Turkey day. The good thing is that there [...]

How Many Calories Are in Your Thanksgiving Dinner?

Mike Adams — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 09:55:32 +0000

We heard the average gluttonous American will consume some 4,500 calories this Thanksgiving Day, according to the Calorie Control Council. However, that statistic may be a bit exaggerated—unless your idea of a holiday feast is about 16 slices of pepperoni pizza with large soda chaser, that is.

How To Deep Fry Your Thanksgiving Turkey Country Style [VIDEO-NSFW]

John La Mond — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:09:47 +0000

One of many items on my cooking bucket list is to deep fry a turkey. I have tasted deep fried turkey that friends have made and it is really delicious, but I really want to make my own. One advantage of frying your turkey is the shortened cook time. When you drop that bird into [...]

Here Are Some of YOUR Thanksgiving Recipes!

Candace Pregitzer — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:07:58 +0000

If you are having trouble with cooking this holiday, or wanted to try something new, here are some of our listeners favorite Thanksgiving Recipes! Christmas Vodka Cake Recipe •1 cup sugar •1 tsp. baking powder •1 cup water •1 tsp. salt •1 cup brown sugar •lemon juice •4 large eggs •nuts •1 bottle vodka •2 [...]

Ground Turkey…Literally! [VIDEO]

Craig Matthews — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 03:02:07 +0000

I proudly admit it...I am a "country boy"...and I THOUGHT I was married to a "country girl! I watched this YouTube video and quickly showed it to my wife. She just as quickly asked me, "are you out of your mind?". So what's the problem with cooking our Thanksgiving turkey, albeit, a little different this year? We won't have a mess in the oven. You'll have more room to cook other things. Well OK, we'll have a hole in the backyard.

We Want Your Thanksgiving Recipes!

Candace Pregitzer — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:03:37 +0000

Thanksgiving is less than a week away, and everyone knows that the best part of Thanksgiving is the food! I have been helping my mom cook Thanksgiving dinner for as long as I can remember, and for some reason, there is always something that goes wrong! We have tried different recipes for numerous amounts of [...]

Thanksgiving By The Numbers…How Much Will It Cost You??

Josh — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 10:54:13 +0000

This Thanksgiving may suck a little more change out of your pocket, purse or wallet this year. According to new numbers from the American Farm Bureau Federation, the classic Thanksgiving dinner increased by 1%. Here is a breakdown of what your Thanksgiving dinner will cost. This is based on a dinner party of 10 people. The whole feast should cost

What Do You Look Forward to For Thanksgiving Dinner?

Dale Mussen — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 12:06:10 +0000

With Thanksgiving just over two weeks away, planning for the big feast is already underway for a lot of families. When you think of Thanksgiving dinner, most people think of turkey, but a new poll by the Food Network shows that turkey comes in only number two on the list of favorite things from the [...]

Black Friday 2012 Business Hours in Buffalo

Buffalo Staff — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:00:37 +0000

Even though the weather may be cold, herds of people stay outside waiting in lines for the hottest shopping day of the year to get the best deals and kickstart their holiday shopping. Black Friday 2012 begins sharply at midnight on November 23. Here is some information about business hours on Black Friday at local malls [...]