Thanksgiving shifts as small turkeys outsell larger birds
The year 2020 sees a shift in Thanksgiving orders with smaller turkeys and turkey breasts selling out fast while 20 pound birds remain in demand. Some families plan gatherings with in laws, others opt for takeout from Wiltons Smokehouse and Rapid Creek Cidery. Travel is down 5 to 10 percent with AAA forecasting about 50 million travelers, and gas prices at a 15 year low. College students stay on campus or dine with virtual or on site meals as universities adjust calendars and safety rules amid the pandemic.