Thanksgiving 2024

Turkey Talk: Navigating Thanksgiving 2024 With a Side of Climate and Trump!

Gobble up the latest Thanksgiving 2024 scoop — from navigating climate change to Trump’s turkey-time tirades and live streams of the iconic Macy’s Parade!

As Thanksgiving 2024 approaches, it’s hard to ignore the conversations surrounding climate change. This year, let's carve out some time to discuss how we can celebrate responsibly while keeping the planet in mind. Some folks argue that the climate isn’t warming, or if it is, those changes are part of a natural cycle rather than human activity. But regardless of where you stand on the scientific debate, it’s undeniable that even Thanksgiving traditions can be adapted to help the environment. So why not swap traditional turkey for a plant-based option or source your food from local farmers to reduce your carbon footprint? This is a holiday where gratitude meets sustainability!

Adding some extra spice to the Thanksgiving menu is none other than Donald Trump. He hasn’t let go of his annual tradition of sharing a typically fiery Thanksgiving message on Truth Social. While many people gather around the dinner table to share a serene moment of gratitude, the former president prefers to stir the pot with a good old rant — redefining the Tofurky for us all! Imagine sitting with family and friends, carving the turkey, and then your phone lights up with a 'breaking news' notification of Trump's latest thoughts on Thanksgiving. It adds a whole new flavour to the festive occasion!

If you’re like many who prefer to spend Thanksgiving shopping (it’s a sport in some families!), you might be wondering what’s open and closed on the holiday. This year, while many major retailers will keep their doors shut in favour of family time, some grocery stores and fast-food joints will be open. From local and beloved eateries to essential grocery stores, last-minute shopping is still a possibility. So if you forget something key, you might still have time for that mad dash! Don’t forget to check the opening times to avoid knocking on closed doors!

Of course, Thanksgiving wouldn’t be complete without the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. For 2024, the parade promises to be an extravaganza filled with dazzling floats, enormous balloons, and performances by your favourite artists. It kicks off on Nov. 28, but if you'd rather not brave the cold, you can tune in to see it live streamed. So gather the family around the television with your pumpkin pie and witness the magic that unfolds on the streets of New York City, from the comfort of your couch. This parade has been a tradition since 1924, and remarkably, it has evolved to become a symbol of the holiday spirit.

Did you know? The “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade” originally began as a Christmas parade in 1924? It’s been featuring those fabulous giant balloons ever since, with one of the first being Felix the Cat! There’s also a peculiarity about the turkey itself: in the American Thanksgiving tradition, nearly 46 million turkeys are cooked each year! That's enough to create some serious leftovers! So this Thanksgiving, whether you’re chatting politics, tackling climate change, or enjoying festive parades, remember there’s a reason to be grateful for all the flavours — and the conversations — that bring us together!