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Radio Question: What Time Is Your Thanksgiving Dinner?

ECBG — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 13:52:43 GMT

My energy hits me in the late afternoon. I never liked a big meal in the middle of the day and growing up noticed that in the late evening, others were searching for "something" like a sandwich.

I have cheese and crackers out and we eat about 6pm. since I have the biggest turkey I can find and it takes a while. Others have a leisurely day off and have time to get here without rushing.

Also, you aren't famished the next morning.

What time is your Thanksgiving dinner?

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pupwhipped — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 14:10:03 GMT

Pretty much the same for me. I always serve the Thanksgiving meal in the evening. That's just what has always worked for me. But as I was growing up, whether at our home or at my aunt's house, the meal was always served at lunch time. No matter what time it hits the table, I hope everyone enjoys!!!!!

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FastDogWalker2 — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 14:10:24 GMT

Late afternoon usually. As a child, my family did the late afternoon dinner - and like you said, people were hungry later!!

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Marp — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 14:13:57 GMT

Ideally between 2 and 3 in the afternoon. All my family members look forward to a mid evening turkey and dressing sandwich so a late dinner doesn't work for us.

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On It — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 14:17:15 GMT

Our meal is midday. That could range from noon to 2:00. We both grew up in a rural area where the largest meal is served at midday. Our parents and grandparents followed this tradition, so we stayed with it even though we have an urban life.

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phoenixbrd — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 14:50:42 GMT

Noon....the festivity begins.

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Vivian — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 14:55:11 GMT

I prefer mid to late afternoon so that we don't go to bed feeling like stuffed pigs. This year, friends and family will be getting together on FaceTime. Since there are people on both coasts, we agreed that eating together would be a bit much. We'll be meeting around 3 Eastern time, spend an hour or so together, and then we east coast folks will eat dinner around 4 or 4:30.

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RollTide2008 — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 15:00:52 GMT

5:00. I have a few friends coming for brunch to watch the parade on tv.

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Winkk — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 15:31:00 GMT

4:00 p.m.

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Sooner — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 15:37:28 GMT

NOON! I would hate to think about facing the cleanup at night. After all that food and especially turkey!

When family was around we always ate at noon and they went home for a long nap. Then it was fun at night because either we took plates to them or they came up and we put out leftovers and it was a free for all. That was a fun and relaxed time.

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Pook — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 15:57:52 GMT

While growing up it was around 1:00 with sandwiches and leftovers later but now it is around 5:00. Everyone shows up around 1:00 with time to socialize before eating and getting sluggish.

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Linda0215 — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 16:20:03 GMT

I always shoot for 2:00 but of course that NEVER happens. Usually it's more like 3:30-4:00. And it's over in ten minutes so it's always a wonder to me what all the to-do was about. 🤣

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gtx — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 16:40:12 GMT

I am planning to have it ready around 5:00 or 6:00. There will just be son and daughter in law, husband and myself.

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mspatmac — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 17:02:18 GMT

After the Cowboy game if family coming

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JeanLouiseFinch — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 18:12:29 GMT

The bird will be in the oven at 7:30 AM. We'll be eating between 12:30 PM and 1:00 PM. Some of our guests have other places to go later in the day.

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J Town Girl — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 19:25:39 GMT

@Linda0215 wrote:
I always shoot for 2:00 but of course that NEVER happens. Usually it's more like 3:30-4:00. And it's over in ten minutes so it's always a wonder to me what all the to-do was about. 🤣

Isn't that the truth. All of that work for such a short time of eating. LOL!

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Kindaglitzy — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 20:55:30 GMT

2:00pm for me. Same time as every other days dinner. Prefer my heaviest meal of day early and then light snack later. I retire earlier then most so can’t handle a heavy meal without digestion issues in the evening. Enjoy your meal and more importantly the company you share it with whatever time you choose.

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RedTop — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 21:20:38 GMT

We do not do a sit down meal. I have it ready by 1:00, and we eat when we get hungry.

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Iwantcoffee — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 21:30:57 GMT

We usually eat around 11:30.

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insomniac2 — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 21:33:02 GMT

When our whole family met for Thanksgiving, we always started eating by 11:30.

It was hard to wait, but oh--so worth it!