8 Signs You're Having Thanksgiving in New England

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In the Northeast, we wear our traditions like a badge of honor. We did have the first Thanksgiving, after all, and we're darn proud of it. But even though it's basically our duty to keep things classic on Turkey Day, we're also not afraid to add a few twists that only New Englanders would understand. Here's how to tell that you're having a Yankee-approved gathering: 

1. There's a Box O' Joe From Dunkin' Donuts on the counter.

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You wouldn't dare to start cooking before drinking some of this stuff. And even though everyone will probably stop for their own DD coffee on the way, you still have a box ready anyway. (Okay, and there are probably donuts, too.) 

2. There's at least one Market Basket pie on the dessert table.

Honestly, there are probably two because you know whoever brought it got more for their dollar. But your grandma is so old school she still calls the grocery chain Demoulas.

3. The Patriots are top priority — whether they're playing or not.

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Someone probably said "Tom Brady," when you went around the table saying what you're thankful for.

4. Your cranberry sauce is wicked legit. 

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If it's not homemade with cranberries straight from Cape Cod, then your canned stuff is Ocean Spray only (also from "TheCape").  

5. It's most likely snowing.

In the Northeast, Mother Nature never cuts us any slack. But we're better for it. We'll just bundle up with an extra layer and hit up Dunkin' again for hot cocoa.

6. Before hitting the oven, your turkey was doused in an apple glaze.

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And it's stuffed with apples, too. 

7. The hot cider came from just down the street. 

It's in a gallon-size jug and it either came from your local farm stand or grocery store. Seriously, though, there are orchards everywhere so we're not ashamed to double (and triple) down on the apples.

8. You love pie, but you can't wait to dig into some whoopie pies.

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The cakey cookie sandwiches are the official state treat in Maine, however they're well-loved all over New England. No one else in the country seems to understand this phenomenon but we figure that leaves more hand-held pies for the rest of us.

From: Delish


By RHEANNA O'NEIL BELLOMO and ALYSSA FIORENTINO

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