Thanksgiving Football Festivities

Turkey Bowl

The Thanksgiving season is upon us! That means it’s time to take part in such time-honored traditions as, gathering ‘round the dinner table with loved ones, tucking into a delicious seasonal spread, and expressing all you’re grateful for. And don’t forget football! The Thanksgiving Day Turkey Bowl game is truly a regional tradition, but how did football get connected to the holiday in the first place?

Historical College Origins

Just six years after America’s very first Thanksgiving, Philadelphia, PA held a football match between The Young American Cricket Club and the Germantown Cricket Club. After this 1869 landmark game, another prominent American city would follow in Philadelphia’s footsteps. From 1876 to 1881, Yale and Princeton would play every year in New York City on Thanksgiving Day, making it clear to see that the holiday match was beginning to stick. When the Intercollegiate Football Association would recognize Thanksgiving Day football as a national event in 1882, the rest was history. Today, watching or playing football on Thanksgiving is as American as apple pie! As for the term “Turkey Bowl”? When high school teams participating in the custom would name their games after the gobbling bird, the phrase simply gained popularity!

Big Game Turkey Bowl

Excited to take part in your own seasonal football festivities? Well, you definitely won’t have any trouble finding football games to watch on Thanksgiving this year! The NFL will host three heart-stopping matches throughout the day: Chicago Bears v. Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills v. Dallas Cowboys, and New Orleans Saints v. Atlanta Falcons. Click here for their schedules so you can plan ahead to sit back, relax, and enjoy with the family from the comfort of your living room.

Spread the Seasonal Sports Spirit!

While watching from home sure is comfy, especially after tucking into that turkey dinner, viewing the game with some sports fans can truly up the ante. Check out this list for just a selection of local bars open on Thanksgiving, perfect for viewing the game. There, you can sip on a few brews and make some new football friends, and perhaps some friendly rivalries! Rather throw a Turkey Bowl of your own? Organizing a football game with your neighbors from Lodges at Lake Salish at a public park is a great way to get active while staying in the Thanksgiving spirit!

 

If you’re unsure what day is Thanksgiving 2019, keep November 28th posted up. Whether you prefer to watch the pros duke it out from your sofa, on a barstool with a cocktail or two, or you do decide to toss that pigskin yourself with fellow residents, you might just feel a little closer to the American roots of the holiday this year. Have a happy Turkey Bowl!

Enjoy the Big Game Around Your Apartments in Fairview

“Football is a great deal like life in that it teaches that work, sacrifice, perseverance, competitive drive, selflessness and respect for authority is the price that each and every one of us must pay to achieve any goal that is worthwhile.” Vince Lombardi

The Big Game is coming in just a few days, and if you haven’t made plans yet, then it’s certainly the time to begin making them. You could either enjoy a beer while watching the game at one of Fairview many bars, or you could have a little shindig at your apartments where you and your friends can root on your favorite team in a more intimate setting.

Who are you hoping to win this year? Are you looking forward to the halftime performance? In order to enhance the whole game watching experience, get some tips right here on the types of appetizers you can serve as a great host.

No matter how you decide to watch the game, the ultimate priorities are your level of comfort and obviously who wins! May the team you are rooting for win and make your whole week! Make it a day that you’ll remember with your closest friends for life!