Crowded Tables this Thanksgiving

Most Americans will be spending Thanksgiving with relatives this holiday weekend. Fully 89% expect to have Thanksgiving dinner with members of their family. Among this group, many are anticipating quite the feast. A 62%-majority of Americans who say they will be spending Thanksgiving with family members think that 10 or more relatives will be in attendance for the festive meal. More than a quarter (27%) expect to be enjoying turkey and pumpkin pie with 20 or more family members. Just 15% are planning for a small family affair, hosting one to five relatives for dinner. Overall, the average Thanksgiving party will host 12 relatives this year. The survey does not tell us how many of these guests will be sent to the “kids table.” Read More