How rich people do Thanksgiving different than the rest of us (2024)

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How rich people do Thanksgiving different than the rest of us? ›

The wealthiest 20% of Americans mostly eat the same stuff as the rest of us, but their Thanksgivings do have a few unique twists. They're more likely to enjoy prepared cranberry sauce, in-bird stuffing, and butternut squash. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.

A 2018 Business Insider survey found that the top 20% of earners — a household that makes $127,000 per year or more — are more likely to enjoy prepared cranberry sauce, in-bird stuffing and butternut squash.

Thanksgiving is the second-most popular holiday in the U.S. after Christmas, with nearly 90 percent of Americans celebrating every year.

Canadian Thanksgiving is in October—and on a Monday

Canadian Thanksgiving happens a full month and a half before American Thanksgiving, on the second Monday in October (Monday, October 9, 2023).

Apparently I'm in the minority, as this poll reported that 80 percent of Americans prefer the leftover version.

Besides Christmas, Thanksgiving is the time that I can see all my family and eat lots of food without being judged.

For many Native Americans Thanksgiving is not a heartwarming holiday marked by gathering with family and serving others, but rather “a reminder of genocide, colonialism, and oppression, it's a symbol of smallpox blankets, Christianity, land grabs and manifest destiny,” artist Tony Abeyta says.

From a recent Personal Capital survey, it is reported that 22% of Americans plan to skip thanksgiving this year in order to save money. Lastly, another reason why some choose to skip Thanksgiving is simply because of the aesthetic.

Thanksgiving is truly the most important of American holidays because, more than even Christmas or the Fourth of July, it is a time when American families reunite, express gratitude for one another, and feel closer to one another than at any other time.

The 2023 survey findings show that the average cost of a holiday feast for 10 people is $61.17, which ends up being less than $6.20 per person. While this figure is 4.5% less than the average holiday dinner cost in 2022, it's up 25% compared to the average cost in 2019.

Do they celebrate Thanksgiving in Mexico? ›

Mexico, a country rich in cultural diversity, boasts a tapestry of celebrations that reflect its vibrant history and traditions. While Thanksgiving is not one of the common traditions in Mexico, the spirit of gratitude is deeply ingrained in the fabric of Mexican society.

The holiday associated with Pilgrims and Native Americans has come to symbolize intercultural peace, America's opportunity for newcomers, and the sanctity of home and family.

NATIVE AMERICANS

The area surrounding the site of the first Thanksgiving, now known as southeastern Massachusetts and eastern Rhode Island, had been the home of the Wampanoag people for over 12,000 years, and had been visited by other European settlers before the arrival of the Mayflower in 1620.

Why Is Thanksgiving Dinner So Early? There are many reasons, but primarily: Historically, dinner became before supper; it makes for a more relaxed day; it's simply tradition; it's more convenient for traveling guests; and, of course, to watch football.

It's estimated that 300 million pounds of food are wasted during the Thanksgiving festivities every year. Not only is throwing away food a waste of precious resources, but it also contributes to greenhouse gas emissions when food rots in the landfill.

Most Americans who celebrate Thanksgiving—about 9 in 10, according to a 2021 poll—eat turkey with their holiday meal, perhaps alongside other favorite dishes such as mashed potatoes, green bean casserole and pumpkin pie.

Americans cracked open their wallet in a big way on Thanksgiving, spending $5.6 billion on things like clothes, electronics, jewelry and toys. That's a 5.5% increase from how much shoppers spent on turkey day last year.

In both Canada and America, family and friends gather for a meal and other celebrations on Thanksgiving. Traditional fare in America often includes turkey, cranberries, and pumpkin pie. Parades and football games also have long associations with Thanksgiving.

In keeping with the true meaning of the holiday, you could also try a tradition that incorporates the idea of gratitude: Write thank-you notes to loved ones near and far, start a gratitude jar, or give back to your community by volunteering at a soup kitchen.