Top 10 things to do this Thanksgiving

Here' are some fun things you can do this Thanksgiving holiday, provided by members of our publication paper division—Frank Parsons America.

1. Learn about Thanksgiving

Did you know the first Thanksgiving feast lasted three days and was never repeated? In fact, the colonists didn't even call the day Thanksgiving. To them, a thanksgiving was a religious holiday on which they would go to church and thank God for a specific event, such as winning a battle. Learn more by clicking on one of the links below.

History Channel
Scholastic

Recommended by Bryn Shaw, National Accounts Manager, Washington DC

2. Visit family and friends

Remember those station wagon-packed trips to Grandma's house, and that nagging sibling who constantly needed a progress report? Yes—annoying at the time, but a great memory nonetheless. Why not visit somebody special this holiday? Can't make it? Try sending some Thanksgiving flowers instead.

Recommended by Ron Day, Customer Service Representative, Washington DC

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 are the best pecan pies in the country. It's called the Jamestown Pie Company, and its 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 one online.

Jamestown Pie Company

Recommended by Kelly Crossley, President, ideaLYNX

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 division manager. Here are Tom's recommendations for a few great, reasonably priced wines.

Recommended by Tom Wolven, Division Manager

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 sleepyheads 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
Learn How the Macy's Day Parade Works

Recommended by Andy Rubenstein, National Accounts Manager, New York Division

6. Watch your favorite teams battle it out

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. Nothing beats kicking back with a cold one and watching your favorite teams crush those of your family and friends.

NFL Thanksgiving Football Schedule
College Football Schedule

Recommended by Joe Haynos, National Accounts Manager, Washington DC

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 see if one of your favorite classic movies is playing this Thanksgiving.

Turner Classic Movies
titanTV
TV Guide

Recommended by Bob Brown, National Accounts Manager, New England Division

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

9. Find out what the gadgets are and get them now

Every year thousands of people camp out overnight in front of their local retailers to get the coolest gadgets of the year. In the past, we've seen huge lines for Playstation 3s, iPods, even Tickle Me Elmos. Although we don't know what the hot item is going to be this year, we're putting our money on the Nintendo Wii.

Amazon's Best Sellers List (continually updated)
Nintendo Wii Commercials (pretty funny)
Wii Tracker (find out who has them in stock)

Recommended by Gerry Hoffman, National Accounts Manager, Baltimore, MD

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

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.