Popular Thanksgiving meal times among U.S. consumers 2018
The most popular time to serve one’s Thanksgiving meal in the United States is in the early afternoon. A 2018 survey of U.S. consumers found that 42 percent of respondents started their Thanksgiving dinner between 1:00pm and 3:00pm.
What Americans Eat on Thanksgiving
Turkey is one of the most widely consumed dishes on Thanksgiving, and is often given a prominent place on the dining table. Some 81 percent of American consumers intend to include a turkey in their Thanksgiving meal. About 64 percent plan on serving mashed potatoes, and only 23 percent will serve sweet potato pie.
Thanksgiving Traditions
Thanksgiving is most commonly associated with spending time with family in the comfort of one’s home. About 85 percent of Americans spend their Thanksgiving dinner mainly with family members, with only 28 percent spending their Thanksgiving primarily with friends. For many Americans, Thanksgiving is a very special holiday; meant for spending time with loved ones, reflecting on the things one is thankful for, and enjoying a good meal.
What Americans Eat on Thanksgiving
Turkey is one of the most widely consumed dishes on Thanksgiving, and is often given a prominent place on the dining table. Some 81 percent of American consumers intend to include a turkey in their Thanksgiving meal. About 64 percent plan on serving mashed potatoes, and only 23 percent will serve sweet potato pie.
Thanksgiving Traditions
Thanksgiving is most commonly associated with spending time with family in the comfort of one’s home. About 85 percent of Americans spend their Thanksgiving dinner mainly with family members, with only 28 percent spending their Thanksgiving primarily with friends. For many Americans, Thanksgiving is a very special holiday; meant for spending time with loved ones, reflecting on the things one is thankful for, and enjoying a good meal.
