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For most of us, Thanksgiving is typically a time to reunite with family and gain a few pounds from over-enjoying a table loaded with the requisite turkey, dressing, and all the trimmings. 

The day is also a highlight for football fans as well as signaling the traditional start of seasonal parties and marathon shopping sprees.

It’s quite a contrast from the holiday’s earliest ...