Thanksgiving is an American holiday, right up there with the 4thof July.

It’s not just foods that differ from one region to the next, though.

In certain parts of the country, they’ve adopted some rather unique Thanksgiving traditions.

Turkey float with costumed pilgrims

Roast it, smoke it, dry it, or … toss it?

Yes, that’s what they do in Boston.

Well, not every proper Bostonian engages in such activities.

Butterball frozen turkey

During that all-too-brief season, Thanksgiving turkey tossers set their frozen birds on fire.

The second kernel is to remind us for the love we have for each other.

For the fifth and last kernel, we should remember to give thanks for our freedom.

Five kernels of dried corn

Matador Networkcalls this annual holiday deer hunt one of those “only in Wisconsin” things.

Bowling alley with pins

Deer hunter aiming rifle

Throwing pie in woman’s face