Thanksgiving Day is a day for turkey, mashed potatoes, pecan pie, and of course: football! All ingredients combine to create the perfect recipe for some Turkey Bowl – an all-American tradition! We’ve rallied some options of big football games to watch on Thanksgiving plus a Turkey bowl and a Turkey Trot near your Orange County apartments! But first, let’s begin with a little bit of history.
History of American Football on Thanksgiving.
So where did the tradition of playing football on Thanksgiving come from? American football being played on Thanksgiving Day has been a longstanding tradition, one dating back to 1876! Shortly after the game was invented, Yale and Princeton began an annual tradition of holding a football game playing each other on Thanksgiving Day. By the time American football became a professional event, playing on Thanksgiving Day was already well institutionalized!
Turkey Trot in Irvine.
So what day is Thanksgiving 2019? This year, Thanksgiving Day is on Thursday, November 28th. While there are plenty of American football games to watch on TV, why not burn a few (or a lot) of calories first thing in the morning? It’s a great way to interact with loved ones and participate in an outdoor activity before enjoying dinner!
Irvine Valley College is hosting its annual Turkey Trot! Festivities begin bright and early at 7:30 AM. All family members are encouraged to participate, from avid runners, strollers, and walkers! A piece of pumpkin pie awaits at the finish line! Register here!
Start a family Turkey Bowl tradition.
The aim for this year is to get up and move alongside your family. If you are not already a part of a Turkey Bowl tradition, why not organize the 1st Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Bowl tradition for your family? In this manner, your family, and close friends can get together and play a little tag football, tire yourselves out, and be ready for your auntie’s homemade pecan pie! The best part? It will also give your family a chance to come up with the most outlandish of team names.
Will you and your family participate in a Turkey Trot? Let us know in the comments!
