Thanksgiving 2009!

Once again, the third Thursday in November has arrived, and as the temperature outside drops, the temperature inside your oven escalates to 450˚F. While Thanksgiving traditionally centers on food, family, and friends (in that order), the holiday has attracted many traditions over the years. So if your one of the lucky ones who has taken on the task of cooking, there are plenty of ways to celebrate while waiting for the turkey to thaw, and your only a click away.
To fully experience Thanksgiving, the Macy’s day Parade is a must. From 9am until noon, the 82nd annual event will feature performers such as Boys like Girls, Katharine McPhee, and Jimmy Fallon, and new balloons that include Spiderman and the Pillsbury Doughboy. In addition to new balloons and floats, this year’s participants will march down a new route along 7th Avenue, making a few turns before reaching 34th St. and Herald Square.
After the parade, enjoy another classic event, the American Kennel Club’s annual Dog Show. Sponsored by Purina, the show highlights a wide variety of canine breeds and is the perfect family-friendly event for dog-lovers.
Of course, you can’t go wrong watching a football game. The Oakland Raiders will be playing the Dallas Cowboys beginning at 4:15, with a guest appearance from AI competitor Daughtry at halftime. Also, the New York Giants will play the Denver Broncos at 8:20.
No matter how you celebrate the holiday season this year, remember to enjoy the long weekend spent with family and friends. And dessert. Definitely enjoy the dessert.