Thanksgiving may be known for food and family, but some households take the holiday to a whole new level with traditions that are anything but ordinary. If you ever thought your family Thanksgiving was odd, these traditions might just make your family seem normal…
Cereal Stuffing
Often made with either Cornflakes or Cap’n Crunch cereal, this dish will definitely make you wonder if you are eating Thanksgiving Dinner or breakfast. It probably won’t replace your family’s stuffing, but undoubtedly, it will start a conversation…
Turkey and Gravy Soda
The Seattle-based company Jones Soda crafted the infamous Thanksgiving feast soda flavored like turkey and gravy. Even though the soda is vegan-friendly and has zero calories, it hasn’t entirely won fans’ favor. Many argued over how the unusual drink should properly be served: warm like the traditional turkey dinner or cold like a normal soda.
Frozen Turkey Bowling
Forget football; some families settle Thanksgiving disputes by rolling frozen turkeys into pins. It is the only sport where dinner and destruction collide. The unusual sport was invented by Derrick Johnson, a grocery clerk, in 1988. Johnson soon became the commissioner of the Poultry Bowlers Association. Think bowling, but the ball is a turkey and the pins are soda bottles, and rather than being in a bowling alley, you’re in a soapy water-covered aisle in your local grocery store.
Pomegranate Turkey
When cranberry sauce just doesn’t cut it for your family, try this fun twist on the traditional turkey. Surprisingly, this uncommon twist on tradition seems to be a fan favorite. Many compliment the flavors of the pomegranate molasses, while others struggle to get the turkey cooked and not burnt.
Flaming Turkey Toss
While the flaming turkey toss is an interesting sight to see, it is not something anyone should attempt at home. Do not try this at home unless you would like a hospital visit to go with your holiday feast. This trend is rare now compared to its prime in the early 2000s, as the players realized they should be spending time with their families, rather than participating in dangerous turkey throwing.
Jalapeno-Cheddar Corn Pudding
It’s creamy, it’s cheesy, and it’s spicy. What more could you want from a side dish? This is a dish that will blow your family’s socks off, either from surprise or spice. This unusual Thanksgiving dish has more positive reviews than negative, so if you’re looking for a side dish to take to Friendsgiving or your family’s Thanksgiving, consider giving this a try.
Pardoning the Turkey
Before the holiday feasts begin, the President of the United States spares one lucky turkey from the dinner table, continuing the long-lasting tradition of pardoning a turkey each year. In 2021, Former President Joe Biden saved two 40-pound turkeys: Peanut Butter and Jelly. The official tradition began under Harry S. Truman in 1947.
Putting up Christmas Decorations
The only thing that is worse than burning the turkey is hanging up Christmas lights before you’ve even eaten your turkey. Some argue that it’s never too early for Christmas, but putting up Christmas decorations on Thanksgiving Day is like serving pumpkin pie before dinner; it just feels wrong.
