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Thursday, November 22, 2012

5 Things You Need To Know Today

5 Things for Nov. 22: What's Open And Closed On Thanksgiving?

Here's five things you need to know in Foxborough this Thanksgiving, Nov. 22.

  • THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
  • Jeremie Smith
  • Thursday, November 22, 2012

Editor's note: Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. If you know of something happening in town that did not make our list, please add it in the comment section! 1. What’s Open and Closed on Thanksgiving in Foxborough? The day has arrived to give thanks and gorge oneself on a bountiful meal. If you need to get any last minute items, though, it may be wise to first know what's open and what's not on Thanksgiving Day Thursday. 2. Follow Foxborough High football on Thanksgiving LIVE The Foxborough High football team (7-3) travels to Mansfield (7-3) Thursday at 10 a.m. in the annual Thanksgiving Day football game between the two rivals. Can't make it to the …

In this Article:

A Closer Look at the Foxborough-Mansfield Thanksgiving Day Football Rivalry, Thanksgiving Football LIVE: Foxborough 27, Mansfield 21, 5 Things to Know About Thursday’s Patriots-Jets Thanksgiving Day Game, and 1 more ›

McCormack: Why We Celebrate Thanksgiving

Why we celebrate Thanksgiving and ways the kids can help.

For many of us, all the holiday hecticness is part of what makes Thanksgiving a favorite holiday because it ties back to what’s important in our lives, bringing together friends and family with one common meaning; to give thanks for our blessings and our harvest. Imagine, what would it be like if President Abraham Lincoln never made Thanksgiving a national holiday? Among all the chatter around the table this Thursday have a few "Why We Celebrate Thanksgiving Day" facts top of mind as the kids play games, work on holiday crafts and watch the parade. Why We Celebrate Thanksgiving Clearly there so much more to learn about this holiday so check out National Geographic Kids for comprehensive facts regarding this historic and grateful time. As …

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