As Thanksgiving approaches, here’s a short guide to the holiday, including tips on traveling and preserving a turkey during a massive turkey shortage.
When is Thanksgiving 2022?
This year, Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 24. Black Friday falls on Nov. 25, but major retailers like Target, Best Buy, and Amazon are already offering deals on a wide variety of items, including Apple devices, TVs, and tablets. The Verge reported.
According to PEOPLE, the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will air Nov. 24 at 7 a.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.
What to Know About Traveling for Thanksgiving 2022
The cost of flying is significantly higher than last year — people can expect to pay 43% more for a round-trip flight this season, the Deseret News reports.
According to Forbes, the best tips for flying during the Thanksgiving season are to avoid the Saturday and Sunday after Thanksgiving. Instead, it’s cheaper to fly on Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or the Tuesday or Wednesday after Thanksgiving. It’s also cheaper to book a flight on Thanksgiving, although you’ll lose time with the family on the way.
Getting a Thanksgiving turkey amid the 2022 turkey shortage
Just like flights, the price of Thanksgiving food can be expensive this season — a new report from market research firm IRI reports that the price of Thanksgiving will increase this year by 13.5%, according to the Deseret News.
According to the Deseret News, avian flu has contributed to a spike in turkey prices — and a turkey shortage. But grocers like Walmart and Aldi are taking a break from rising prices. Walmart is offering Thanksgiving staples at their 2021 prices, while Aldi is offering 2019 prices for Thanksgiving ingredients, the Deseret News reported.
If you’re committed to having a Thanksgiving turkey, according to the Deseret News, it’s recommended to buy a frozen turkey ahead of time rather than buying a fresh one closer to the holiday.
Other options for your Thanksgiving meal
Turkey prices are up 73% this year, the Deseret News reports. If serving a whole roasted turkey for Thanksgiving proves difficult, there are some viable alternatives, including:
- Turkey breasts.
- Chicken breast.
- Thanksgiving Lasagna (Incorporating Fall Vegetables).
- Steak.
- Pork chops.
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