You know the drill: Mama slaving over a hot stove, sleep-deprived Uncle Dave putting the final touches on his deep-fried turkey, Grandma Evans baking her famous pecan pies, and Cousin Kevin showing up late with the cranberry sauce in the shape of a can. 

We’ve all heard of Thanksgiving Thursday. It’s an all-American tradition that seamlessly combines gratefulness, televised parades, overeating, and football.