How to carve the turkey and other tips

Turkey Day primer: How to thaw the bird, how long to roast it, how to carve and who to call if things go wrong.

Turkey Day Diversions

Really bad Thanksgiving dishes	William Shatner Frying A Turkey
Classic Thanksgivings	Pictures: Know your pumpkins (and squash)

Thanksgiving Football Schedule

12:30 p.m. EST
Green Bay vs. Detroit

4:15 p.m. EST
Miami vs. Dallas

8:20 p.m. EST
San Francisco vs. Baltimore

Cozy up to colorful scarves and hats that will help you earn your style badge this winter. Did we mention these make great gifts too!

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2011 Calendar Holiday Gift Guide	Pictures: 2011 Top Gifts for Kids
Oprah's Favorite Things 2011	Shopping the Neiman Marcus Christmas book
Pictures: Decadent Christmas gifts for 2011	Need a great gift? Try a museum

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Best gift cards	Online shopping safety tips
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A holiday table isn't complete without a big basket of fluffy dinner rolls. How else are you going to sop up the last bits of gravy? These...

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Chill with no-fuss desserts	Vegan holiday thumbprint cookies
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