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Excuse My Grandma

Please Excuse My Grandma's Thanksgiving Traditions

Thu, 28 Nov 2024

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Happy Thanksgiving! In this festive episode, we’re diving into what makes Thanksgiving special. Kim and Grandma Gail share their family traditions, favorite dishes, and who really runs the kitchen during the holiday. Plus, Grandma Gail reflects on what Thanksgiving was like when she was growing up. We also talk about the evolution of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade—has it changed for the better? And how long do Americans actually take to prep for this big day? (Spoiler: the stats might surprise you!) In our dating discussion, we tackle the tricky questions: When should you bring someone home for the holidays? How do couples decide whose family to visit once they’re married? And what’s the best way to handle family questions about your dating life? Finally, we answer listener questions with a Thanksgiving twist. From etiquette tips to handling holiday stress, this episode is stuffed with advice and a dash of humor. Tune in, rate our episode 5 stars and enjoy!

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Chapter 1: What Thanksgiving traditions do Kim and Grandma Gail share?

0.089 - 21.28 Kim

welcome back to excuse my grandma it's kim and my co-host grandma gail happy thanksgiving everybody yeah so fun to be together with the gobble gobbles yes uh are you gonna have a chocolate turkey i hope so i hope if mom decorated the table she usually puts out those turkeys which is the first thing to go before we even start eating

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21.519 - 26.362 Grandma Gail

Yeah, we're recording this pre-Thanksgiving, so I don't actually know how she's planning on decorating the table.

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26.662 - 36.709 Kim

Yeah, exactly. But she always does it beautifully. Usually something in orange and fall-feeling leaves or orange flowers or something. And definitely the turkeys.

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36.769 - 43.353 Grandma Gail

I feel like the only time you or she even uses that is probably for Thanksgiving, that tablescape.

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43.773 - 48.697 Kim

Well, yeah. I don't think it looks great in the summer. I mean, you know, it's strictly a fall thing.

48.717 - 50.838 Grandma Gail

You had like a fall dinner party, but I guess we don't.

51.738 - 58.028 Kim

Well, I'm having a fall dinner party, but it's not going to be an orange. It's not going to be an orange.

58.248 - 60.172 Grandma Gail

Okay. Where do you get that kind of stuff?

60.779 - 64.781 Kim

Well, you can go to any CVS and get the chocolate turkeys.

Chapter 7: What are some tips for handling holiday stress?

0.089 - 21.28 Kim

welcome back to excuse my grandma it's kim and my co-host grandma gail happy thanksgiving everybody yeah so fun to be together with the gobble gobbles yes uh are you gonna have a chocolate turkey i hope so i hope if mom decorated the table she usually puts out those turkeys which is the first thing to go before we even start eating

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21.519 - 26.362 Grandma Gail

Yeah, we're recording this pre-Thanksgiving, so I don't actually know how she's planning on decorating the table.

0

26.662 - 36.709 Kim

Yeah, exactly. But she always does it beautifully. Usually something in orange and fall-feeling leaves or orange flowers or something. And definitely the turkeys.

0

36.769 - 43.353 Grandma Gail

I feel like the only time you or she even uses that is probably for Thanksgiving, that tablescape.

0

43.773 - 48.697 Kim

Well, yeah. I don't think it looks great in the summer. I mean, you know, it's strictly a fall thing.

48.717 - 50.838 Grandma Gail

You had like a fall dinner party, but I guess we don't.

51.738 - 58.028 Kim

Well, I'm having a fall dinner party, but it's not going to be an orange. It's not going to be an orange.

58.248 - 60.172 Grandma Gail

Okay. Where do you get that kind of stuff?

60.779 - 64.781 Kim

Well, you can go to any CVS and get the chocolate turkeys.

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