"Godfather of Soul" James Brown continued his Thanksgiving Day tradition by sponsoring a turkey giveaway in his hometown of Augusta.

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Over the last 49 years, Ford Sr. has been at the helm of the Lions and the Thanksgiving Day tradition has remained safely intact.

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"It's an incredible tradition, playing on Thanksgiving Day, " Packers coach Mike McCarthy said.

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On the Wednesday of Thanksgiving week it is my tradition to spend the day calling clients, past clients, colleagues who refer business to me and anyone else who has impacted my business over the past year.

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In our family, we have a tradition: Every year on the day before Thanksgiving, we take some time as a family to help out people in our community who are in need.

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On Thanksgiving Day, individuals from all walks of life come together to celebrate this most American tradition, grateful for the blessings of family, community, and country.

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