We do a very laid back Thanksgiving (think yoga pants and football jerseys). Not alternative per se, but we don't have to buy nice or new "Thanksgiving Dinner" clothes for the family each year!
My family has always done Thanksgiving on the Sunday following Thanksgiving - it's a small-scale affair that lets us focus on the few of us that are there (usually Grandma, Mom, Dad, me, and 1-3 guests). It's a nice change from the Thursday, which is usually a huge extended family affair.
Instead of doing a big turkey I am getting a turkey breast and putting it in the slow cooker. I usually buy a turkey and stuff one but last year I did it this way and it turned out so soft and good that we now make it this way. I will not stop having turkey and watching the parades with my kids.
"Do you work from home? If so, you can claim up to 25% of you rent or mortgage payment as a home office." There is no such limitation, as it is based upon either square footage or number of rooms.
There is no "Tax Subsidy" for a 529 plan. Contributions are not deductible, but earnings in a 529 plan grow federal tax-free, and will not be taxed when the money is taken out to pay for college.
Inheritances are not reported on an income tax return, unless they are retirement monies or other Income in Respect if a Decedent.
I have hosted Thanksgiving at my house every year for decades. Over time I have pared down the menu and made the meal less formal. Instead of roasting a huge turkey all day, I now purchase a smoked turkey. It is already cooked and all I have to do is heat it and serve. Guests prefer this alternative and I don't have to worry about serving under cooked or over cooked turkey.
The 2015 Standard Deduction for a single person is $6,300, not $5,000. And only the amount of work-related expenses for W-2 employees that are in excess of 2% of AGI qualify as itemized deductions.
Big screen TV's, while expensive, are not the reason people are poor...it's the ever rising costs of healthcare, shelter, transportation, food, etc. It's the basics that are getting more out of reach. A two bedroom crappy apartment costs per year the same as if you bought TWO 75" LCD televisons, a laptop, a year of cell phone contract, a year of cable TV, 4 Disneyland Annual Premium passes, a diamond ring and money left for a years worth of designer clothes.
We often have ham at Thanksgiving!
You might not want to put bacon grease down the sink, even if you run hot water.
Nothing too non-traditional! We try to keep it on the healthy side though.
Friendsgiving is my favorite Thanksgiving alternative tradition!
We do a very laid back Thanksgiving (think yoga pants and football jerseys). Not alternative per se, but we don't have to buy nice or new "Thanksgiving Dinner" clothes for the family each year!
My family has always done Thanksgiving on the Sunday following Thanksgiving - it's a small-scale affair that lets us focus on the few of us that are there (usually Grandma, Mom, Dad, me, and 1-3 guests). It's a nice change from the Thursday, which is usually a huge extended family affair.
We used to make Stove-Top Stuffing, but not anymore. I have high blood pressure and it has way too much salt. I'm making it in the crockpot this year.
Instead of eating turkey, which nobody really likes, we eat prime rib!
Instead of doing a big turkey I am getting a turkey breast and putting it in the slow cooker. I usually buy a turkey and stuff one but last year I did it this way and it turned out so soft and good that we now make it this way. I will not stop having turkey and watching the parades with my kids.
When we have Thanksgiving at our house everyone brings a side dish and that is always a big help!
"Do you work from home? If so, you can claim up to 25% of you rent or mortgage payment as a home office." There is no such limitation, as it is based upon either square footage or number of rooms.
There is no "Tax Subsidy" for a 529 plan. Contributions are not deductible, but earnings in a 529 plan grow federal tax-free, and will not be taxed when the money is taken out to pay for college.
Inheritances are not reported on an income tax return, unless they are retirement monies or other Income in Respect if a Decedent.
I have hosted Thanksgiving at my house every year for decades. Over time I have pared down the menu and made the meal less formal. Instead of roasting a huge turkey all day, I now purchase a smoked turkey. It is already cooked and all I have to do is heat it and serve. Guests prefer this alternative and I don't have to worry about serving under cooked or over cooked turkey.
We are very traditional when it comes to Thanksgiving! No alternative traditions here.
We don't have any alternative Thanksgiving traditions
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We have Cauliflower mash instead of mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving, and we also make spaghetti squash instead of sweet potatoes.
We have chicken instead of turkey because a large turkey often goes to waste.
We like to do spaghetti for Thanksgiving! It's easy & everyone loves it! Plus we get to spend more time making gourmet desserts that way!!
WHAT ABOUT INDIA ????
We do a Thanksgiving potluck with friends and watch football on TV.
The 2015 Standard Deduction for a single person is $6,300, not $5,000. And only the amount of work-related expenses for W-2 employees that are in excess of 2% of AGI qualify as itemized deductions.
After living so long without a garage, I would need a garage. A really nice kitchen for entertaining is also a must-have!
Big screen TV's, while expensive, are not the reason people are poor...it's the ever rising costs of healthcare, shelter, transportation, food, etc. It's the basics that are getting more out of reach. A two bedroom crappy apartment costs per year the same as if you bought TWO 75" LCD televisons, a laptop, a year of cell phone contract, a year of cable TV, 4 Disneyland Annual Premium passes, a diamond ring and money left for a years worth of designer clothes.
I'd love a wood burning fireplace.
I want a pool.