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Top 10 things to do this Thanksgiving
Here's a list of fun things you can do over the Thanksgiving holiday provided my members of Frank Parsons America.
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1. Learn about Thanksgiving
Did you know the first Thanksgiving feast lasted three days and was never repeated? In fact, the colonist didn't even call the day Thanksgiving. To them, a thanksgiving was a religious holiday in which they would go to church and thank God for a specific event, such as the winning of a battle. Learn more by clicking one of the links below.
History Channel
Smithsonian
Recommended by Deborah Judd, Customer Service Representative, Washington DC
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2. Visit family and friends
Remember those station wagon packed trips to Grandma's house, and that nagging sibling that would constantly need a progress report? Yes, annoying at the time, but a great memory nonetheless. Why not visit somebody special this holiday?
Recommended by Ron Day, Customer Service Representative, Washington DC
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3. Buy a pie
What would Thanksgiving be without desert pies? A few years ago our marketing guy found a place that makes what he swears is the best pecan pies in the country. It's called the Jamestown Pie Company and their famous family recipe has been around for 80 years! At one time you had to drive to Jamestown, Virginia to get one of these treats. Now you can buy them online.
Jamestown Pie Company
Recommended by Kelly Crossley, President, ideaLYNX
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4. Try a new wine
Nothing goes with a Thanksgiving meal like a nice bottle of wine. Our resident wine connoisseur just happens to be our general manager. Here are Jim's recommendations for a few great, reasonably priced wines.
| Food |
Year |
Vinyard |
Wine |
Apx Price |
| Turkey |
2006 |
Georges Duboeuf |
Beaujolais Nouveau |
$17.00 |
| Ham |
2004 |
Philip LeHardi |
Pinot Noir |
$14.00 |
| Duck |
2003 |
Courtney Benham |
Merlot |
$17.00 |
| Seafood |
2004 |
Martin Ray |
Chardonnay Russian River |
$17.00 |
Recommended by Jim Withrow, VP and General Manager
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5. See a parade
Who loves a parade? Everyone—especially kids. The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade began in 1924 and has been a tradition that's delighted millions of people—young and old alike. The trick is getting all of those sleepy heads out of bed early enough to see it, although TiVo has helped with that.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Schedule
History Channel's Tribute to Macy's Float
Recommended by Andy Rubenstein, National Accounts Manager, New York Division
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6. Are you ready for some football?
For some people Thanksgiving is more than family, friends, and food—it's four days of bone crushing, adrenaline pumping football—safely viewed from the comfort of your living room recliner. What's better than kicking back a cold one and watching your favorite teams crush those of your family and friends?
NFL Thanksgiving Football Schedule
College Footbal Schedule
Recommended by Joe Haynos, National Accounts Manager, Washington DC
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7. Take in a classic movie
What's could be better than a hearty Thanksgiving dinner, followed by a cozy recliner, and one of your favorite old time movies? Check out these web sites to find out if one of your favorite classic movies is playing.
Turner Classic Movies
titanTV
TV Guide
Recommended by Bob Brown, National Accounts Manager, New England Division
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8. Go shopping
Black Friday. It's one of the busiest shopping days of the season and an event that some people wait the whole year for. Here are a few links that'll help you stretch your holiday cash even further.
DealNews.com
PriceGrabber.com
Recommended by Mindy, wife of Bryant Wilson, National Accounts Manager, Washington DC
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9. Try to find a Sony Playstation 3
What is it with video game systems? Every year thousands of people camp out overnight in front of their local electronics store, just to be one of the lucky few to get the newest gaming system. Although we can't understand it, we thought we'd help those who do.
Buy-PS3-Online.com
ps3preorders.com
Recommended by Travis Crossley, son of Kelly Crossley, ideaLYNX
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10. Adopt a turkey
Since 1986, Farm Sanctuary's Adopt-A-Turkey Project has rescued over one thousand turkeys and given thousands of people an opportunity to adopt a turkey for the holidays.
Adopt-A-Turkey
Recommended by Deborah Judd, Customer Service Representative, Washington DC
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Disclaimer: Frank Parsons, Inc. is not affiliated with any of the web sites above. Because of this, we are not responsible for the content of any site indicated or the site's accuracy. All links are simply provided for your holiday enjoyment.
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