"Thanksgiving is, naturally, not an event that the French mark, and although there are a few restaurants in Paris that hold special dinners, these usually get booked up months in advance. That means for most Americans, it's a home-made Thanksgiving. You might miss out on the public holiday, and it may be challenging to find American football and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on TV (though, not impossible, here are some tips)."
"Turkey The centrepiece of the traditional Thanksgiving dinner is of course a turkey. Remember that the French for turkey is une dinde - not le dindon as that applies to the living animal. They are available in France but farmers are mostly aiming at the Christmas market, so if you want a big turkey for Thanksgiving, you will need to order it in advance from your butcher (at least one week or so)."
Thanksgiving is not widely observed in France, so most Americans prepare a home-made celebration. Restaurants in major cities sometimes host special dinners, but these fill months in advance. Television coverage of American football and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade can be difficult to locate. Advance planning is essential because French stores do not stock Thanksgiving-specific items. Cooking often requires more preparation from scratch, and some ingredients are harder to find but have local alternatives. Turkeys (une dinde) are available but are bred for Christmas and tend to be smaller; ordering from a butcher at least a week ahead is recommended, though larger supermarkets like Costco may also help.
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