Thanksgiving is all about tradition – whether it’s carving the turkey, sharing what we’re thankful for, watching the game, or capturing the memories. But some families celebrate in… strange ways. Check out these unusual Thanksgiving traditions. Who knows, you might find some inspiration.
Turkey Bowling: Why use bowling balls when you have turkey?People use soda or water bottles as pins and use a turkey to knock them down.
Turkey Toss: In Indiana, people started an annual tradition of dressing up turkeys in onesies, dousing them in lighter fluid, attaching a long chain, lighting the turkey on fire, and throwing it across the length of a football field. This all started with a bunch of dudes wanting to see a flaming turkey, but somehow it became an annual thing.
Turkey calling competition: Get ready to cover your ears! This strange tradition brings together skilled turkey callers, often hunters, to showcase their talents for a prize.
Thanksgiving in space: Astronauts aboard the International Space Station have their own Thanksgiving tradition with space-friendly versions of turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes.
The Turkey Trot: This tradition happens all over the country. Thousands of adults dress up as turkeys and run a 5k either for charity or just to get their bellies ready for a feast. This is the strangest one of all, if you ask us.
We all know the real reason why we love Thanksgiving – it’s the food. But every year we always go for the same sides. How about we take it up a notch? Here are some sides to add to the dinner table that are just better with bacon.
