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We became friends with a family that moved into the neighborhood from Kentucky. They've since moved away, but for a few years we had a tradition of spending Thanksgiving together since they didn't have any family nearby. We would have short … [Read more...] about How Much Do You Spend On Thanksgiving Dinner?
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