Turkey Day

Gobbler's holiday, informally

Turkey Day is an informal, affectionate name for Thanksgiving, the American holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November.

The name references the roast turkey that serves as the traditional centerpiece of the Thanksgiving meal: Are you going home for Turkey Day?

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Annual American independence celebration

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Known to kids · Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G