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When is Thanksgiving 2024? Check out food deals, NFL seasons and more

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The annual holiday of celebration, family (if you like it) and football (if you watch) is almost upon us – also known as Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving, when celebrated, occurs in the last week of November.

If you're having trouble planning for the holidays, unsure of what to cook or what to spend, here's a Thanksgiving guide.

When is Thanksgiving 2024?

Thanksgiving Day is on Thursday, November 28th this year.

Are there Thanksgiving deals at the supermarket?

There are several retailers offering Thanksgiving deals ahead of the holiday to make shopping easier for shoppers.

Walmart's $53 “inflation-free Thanksgiving meal” costs an average of $7 per person. Sam's Club said its Thanksgiving meal can feed up to 10 people for less than $100.

According to Target, the $20 meal for four is $5 cheaper than last year. Aldi's $47 Thanksgiving meal is enough to feed 10 people and is its lowest price in five years, the grocer said. Dollar General is offering buy two get one free items as part of its Thanksgiving specials.

How to Cook a Turkey for Thanksgiving Dinner

For more than four decades, Butterball has operated the Butterball Turkey Talk Line, offering expert advice on turkey preparation over the phone. You can reach them at 1-800-BUTTERBALL, text them at 844-877-3456, or contact them through their social media channels to chat with experts.

The hotline is operational now through December 24th and offers varied hours that will also be extended as Thanksgiving approaches.

Who plays football on Thanksgiving Day?

This Thanksgiving, the NFL has scheduled a triple slate of games. Every year, the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions host NFL games on this holiday.

  • Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions at 12:30 p.m. ET on CBS
  • New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys at 4:30 p.m. ET on FOX
  • Miami Dolphins vs. Green Bay Packers at 8:20 p.m. ET at Lambeau Field

-USA Today Network contributed to this story.

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