The famous Macy's, Thanksgiving Day Parade starts early that morning too. Beautiful floats, fancy costumes, marching bands, singers, and huge balloons fill the screan. The finale of the two hour long parade is always merry old Saint Nick - Santa Clause and his eight little reindeer. Most people don't have to chase down a turkey to cook these days. The grocery stores are full of fresh turkey that are plucked and ready to stuff and bake.
Kids play games or prepare skits and songs to perform for the adults.
Someone might decide to bake something special or make some candy to add to the evening feast of leftovers. It is the warm homecomings with distant relatives that make this a special time of thanksgiving memories. The Websters Dictionary describes Thanksgiving Day as a day appointed for givng thanks or gratitude for divine goodness. The Pilgrims and the Indians might have had the first feast together to begin this official holiday to give thanks for the bounty God has provided. Canada celebrates their Thanksgiving Day on the second Monday in October.