NFL Community Celebrates 2024 Thanksgiving Day on Social Media
Thanksgiving Day is a time for family, friends, food, and of course, football. And for NFL fans, there’s no better way to celebrate than by watching the annual Thanksgiving Day games. This year, the NFL is celebrating Thanksgiving Day with a special social media campaign, encouraging fans to share their favorite Thanksgiving memories, recipes, and traditions using the hashtag #NFLThanksgiving.
Social Media Frenzy
The NFL’s Thanksgiving Day social media campaign has already generated a lot of excitement among fans. On Twitter, the hashtag #NFLThanksgiving is trending, with fans sharing everything from photos of their Thanksgiving spreads to videos of their favorite Thanksgiving Day football moments. Instagram is also filled with Thanksgiving-themed posts, with fans using the hashtag #NFLThanksgiving to share photos of their families, friends, and food.
Thanksgiving Day Games
Of course, no Thanksgiving Day celebration would be complete without the football games. This year, the NFL is serving up a doubleheader of Thanksgiving Day games, with the Detroit Lions hosting the Green Bay Packers at 12:30 p.m. ET, followed by the Dallas Cowboys hosting the New York Giants at 4:30 p.m. ET. Both games are sure to be exciting, as the Lions and Packers are both fighting for playoff spots, and the Cowboys and Giants are both looking to improve their records after disappointing starts to the season.
Thanksgiving Day History
The NFL has been playing games on Thanksgiving Day since 1934, when the Detroit Lions hosted the Chicago Bears. The Lions have hosted a Thanksgiving Day game every year since then, making them the only team to have played on Thanksgiving Day every year. The Dallas Cowboys have also played on Thanksgiving Day every year since 1966, making them the second-most frequent Thanksgiving Day host.
Thanksgiving Day Traditions
Thanksgiving Day is a time for tradition, and the NFL is no exception. Some of the most popular Thanksgiving Day traditions include:
- Eating turkey
- Watching football
- Spending time with family and friends
- Giving thanks
The NFL’s Thanksgiving Day games are a great way to celebrate all of these traditions. So whether you’re watching the games at home with your family, or at a bar with your friends, be sure to enjoy the food, the football, and the company.
Thanksgiving Day Memories
Thanksgiving Day is a time for making memories, and the NFL has been a part of many of our favorite Thanksgiving memories. Here are a few of our favorite Thanksgiving Day memories:
- The Lions beating the Packers in 1957, despite being a 17-point underdog.
- The Cowboys beating the Redskins in 1971, in what was dubbed the “Turkey Bowl.”
- The Giants beating the Cowboys in 1993, in what was one of the most memorable Thanksgiving Day games of all time.
- The Patriots beating the Jets in 2007, in a game that featured a record-setting performance by Tom Brady.
These are just a few of our favorite Thanksgiving Day memories. We’re sure you have your own favorite memories, so be sure to share them with us on social media using the hashtag #NFLThanksgiving.
Happy Thanksgiving!
From all of us at the NFL, we wish you a happy and safe Thanksgiving. We hope you enjoy the games, the food, and the company. And don’t forget to share your favorite Thanksgiving memories with us on social media using the hashtag #NFLThanksgiving.