{"id":5166,"date":"2024-12-05T05:38:24","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T05:38:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cms.thepanelstation.com\/blog\/?p=5166"},"modified":"2025-07-14T07:54:04","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T07:54:04","slug":"a-thanksgiving-black-friday-story","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepanelstation.com\/blog\/a-thanksgiving-black-friday-story\/","title":{"rendered":"Turkey, Tinsel, and Terrific Deals: A Thanksgiving &#038; Black Friday Story &#8211; A Look at Holiday Traditions and Shopping Habits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ai-optimize-6 ai-optimize-introduction\">Thanksgiving and Black Friday are like the dynamic duo of the holiday season\u2014one gives us all the feels (and food), while the other tests the limits of our wallets and patience. At The Panel Station, we were curious: How do people really spend this festive time? So, we conducted a survey with our amazing panelists to uncover their habits, preferences, and quirks. The results? A delightful mix of tradition, strategy, and loads of fun.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepanelstation.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5536 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cms.thepanelstation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Your-Voice-Counts-New.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepanelstation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Your-Voice-Counts-New.png 800w, https:\/\/www.thepanelstation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Your-Voice-Counts-New-300x69.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-7\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here\u2019s the inside scoop, told as a journey through the holiday season.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thepanelstation.com\/blog\/a-thanksgiving-black-friday-story\/#Gathering_or_Binging_How_Do_You_Celebrate\" >Gathering or Binging? How Do You Celebrate?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thepanelstation.com\/blog\/a-thanksgiving-black-friday-story\/#Feast_Mode_Whats_on_the_Thanksgiving_Table\" >Feast Mode: What\u2019s on the Thanksgiving Table?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thepanelstation.com\/blog\/a-thanksgiving-black-friday-story\/#_To_Budget_or_Not_to_Budget_Thats_the_Question\" >\u00a0To Budget or Not to Budget: That\u2019s the Question\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thepanelstation.com\/blog\/a-thanksgiving-black-friday-story\/#Wrapping_It_All_Up\" >Wrapping It All Up\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-8\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gathering_or_Binging_How_Do_You_Celebrate\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Gathering or Binging? How Do You Celebrate?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-9\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Thanksgiving is the ultimate mash-up of food, family, and fabulous chaos. From dodging that one aunt\u2019s \u201cwhen are you settling down?\u201d questions to sneaking the last slice of pie, it\u2019s a day of gratitude and maybe a food coma. According to our survey <\/span><em>47.4%<\/em><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> of you cherish a <\/span>big family gathering with a feast<span data-contrast=\"auto\">, with laughter, leftovers, and maybe a little family drama while <\/span><em>22.4%<\/em><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> prefer a <\/span>quiet dinner with close friends, swapping turkey for chill vibes. A relaxed <em>16.74%<\/em> of you prefer to spend the day binge-watching movies, proving that couch potatoes deserve their moment, too. And <em>7.92%<\/em> use Thanksgiving to volunteer or give back, reminding us of all what the holiday is truly about.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-10\" aria-level=\"3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Feast_Mode_Whats_on_the_Thanksgiving_Table\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Feast Mode: What\u2019s on the Thanksgiving Table?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-11\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What\u2019s Thanksgiving without the feast? Just another Thursday with stretchy pants! We asked our panelists about their favorite dishes and their mouthwatering answers had us dreaming of turkey and pie on repeat.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-12\"><em>38.57%<\/em> said turkey is the star of the show. <em>23.42%<\/em> are all about mashed potatoes and gravy, proving that carbs and comfort go hand in hand. While <em>27.71% <\/em>confessed they prefer takeout, because sometimes, skipping the dishes is the real holiday blessing, <em>5.20%<\/em> chose pumpkin pie, the sweet ending every feast deserves.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-13\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5168\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cms.thepanelstation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Thanksgiving-dish.png\" alt=\"Thanksgiving dish\" width=\"1250\" height=\"955\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepanelstation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Thanksgiving-dish.png 1250w, https:\/\/www.thepanelstation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Thanksgiving-dish-300x229.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thepanelstation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Thanksgiving-dish-1024x782.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepanelstation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Thanksgiving-dish-60x46.png 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1250px) 100vw, 1250px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-14\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Black Friday swoops in right after Thanksgiving, turning gratitude into grab-it-ude! It&#8217;s the ultimate shop-a-thon where epic deals meet your wish lists. Did you know that a loyal <\/span><em>44.55%<\/em> prefer local shops and small businesses<span data-contrast=\"auto\">, showing that small-town charm and unique finds are the real MVPs and <\/span><em>25.37%<\/em><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are mall devotees. These brave souls tackle the crowds, fuel up on pretzels, and treat every escalator ride as a sprint to the best deals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-15\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_To_Budget_or_Not_to_Budget_Thats_the_Question\"><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">To Budget or Not to Budget: That\u2019s the Question<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-16\">When it comes to holiday spending, our panelists had some strong opinions. A pragmatic <em>17.44%<\/em> said they stick to a strict budget, likely armed with spreadsheets, calculators, and nerves of steel. The majority (<em>58.37%<\/em>) admitted their budget is flexible, depending on the deals. Translation: \u201cI\u2019ll budget until I see that <em>75%<\/em> off sign!\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-17\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Let\u2019s be honest, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepanelstation.com\/blog\/smart-strategies-for-maximizing-your-black-friday-budget\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Black Friday<\/a> is not for the faint of heart. So, we asked: <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What gets you out there in the madness?<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-18\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">A whopping <em>80.70%<\/em> gave the obvious answer: discounts. If there\u2019s one thing we all agree on, it\u2019s that \u201c<em>70%<\/em> off\u201d is music to the ears.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-19\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><em>6.78%<\/em><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> thrive on the <\/span>thrill of the hunt<span data-contrast=\"auto\">, treating Black Friday like a high-stakes scavenger hunt.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-20\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><em>8.65%<\/em> admitted to a serious case of FOMO (fear of missing out). Because if your neighbor got an air fryer for half off, you can\u2019t miss out, right?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-21\" aria-level=\"3\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5169\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cms.thepanelstation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Black-friday-shopping.png\" alt=\"Black friday shopping\" width=\"1250\" height=\"955\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepanelstation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Black-friday-shopping.png 1250w, https:\/\/www.thepanelstation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Black-friday-shopping-300x229.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thepanelstation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Black-friday-shopping-1024x782.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepanelstation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Black-friday-shopping-60x46.png 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1250px) 100vw, 1250px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-22\" aria-level=\"3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping_It_All_Up\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Wrapping It All Up<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-23\" aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether it\u2019s indulging in turkey, tackling a mall marathon, or snagging deals online, one thing\u2019s clear: this time of year is all about balancing fun, food, and fabulous discounts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-24\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So, how do you stack up? Are you a turkey traditionalist, a deal-hunting daredevil, or someone who just wings it? Whatever your style, here\u2019s wishing you a season filled with joy, gratitude, and maybe a little extra room in your shopping cart.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-25\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Happy Thanksgiving and happy shopping!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"likebtn_container\" style=\"\"><!-- LikeBtn.com BEGIN --><span class=\"likebtn-wrapper\"  data-identifier=\"post_5166\"  data-style=\"\"  data-unlike_allowed=\"\"  data-show_copyright=\"\"  data-item_url=\"https:\/\/www.thepanelstation.com\/blog\/a-thanksgiving-black-friday-story\/\"  data-item_title=\"Turkey, Tinsel, and Terrific Deals: A Thanksgiving &amp; Black Friday Story - A Look at Holiday Traditions and Shopping Habits\"  data-item_image=\"https:\/\/www.thepanelstation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Thanksgiving-and-Black-Friday-tradition-1024x782.png\"  data-item_date=\"2024-12-05T05:38:24+00:00\"  data-engine=\"WordPress\"  data-plugin_v=\"2.6.55\"  data-event_handler=\"likebtn_eh\" ><\/span><!-- LikeBtn.com END --><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether it\u2019s indulging in turkey, tackling a mall marathon, or snagging deals online, one thing\u2019s clear: this time of year is all about balancing fun, food, and fabulous discounts.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"likebtn_container\" style=\"\"><!-- LikeBtn.com BEGIN --><span class=\"likebtn-wrapper\"  data-identifier=\"post_5166\"  data-style=\"\"  data-unlike_allowed=\"\"  data-show_copyright=\"\"  data-item_url=\"https:\/\/www.thepanelstation.com\/blog\/a-thanksgiving-black-friday-story\/\"  data-item_title=\"Turkey, Tinsel, and Terrific Deals: A Thanksgiving &amp; Black Friday Story - A Look at Holiday Traditions and Shopping Habits\"  data-item_image=\"https:\/\/www.thepanelstation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Thanksgiving-and-Black-Friday-tradition-1024x782.png\"  data-item_date=\"2024-12-05T05:38:24+00:00\"  data-engine=\"WordPress\"  data-plugin_v=\"2.6.55\"  data-event_handler=\"likebtn_eh\" ><\/span><!-- LikeBtn.com END --><\/div>","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":5167,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[38],"tags":[1252,1254,1250,1253,1251],"class_list":["post-5166","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-holidays","tag-black-friday-sales-trends","tag-black-friday-shopping-tips","tag-holiday-shopping-habits","tag-thanksgiving-holiday-traditions","tag-thanksgiving-shopping-deals"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v25.3 (Yoast SEO v25.3.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Thanksgiving and Black Friday Tradition<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Large family gathering or enjoying with your close friends? 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