Thanksgiving is a time for gathering, gratitude and, of course, indulgent feasting.
Across the country, families and friends will soon come together to celebrate with tables laden with classic dishes.
But it seems not all Thanksgiving foods are created equal in the hearts (or taste buds) of diners. With the holiday just around the corner, a recent YouGov study, conducted among 1,595 U.S. adults between November 17-19, has shed light on which dishes are the most and least popular.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, turkey proved most likely to be eaten this year, with 67 percent of respondents expecting to see it on their plates at Thanksgiving.
Mashed potatoes ranked second with 56 percent expecting them to make an appearance.
Bread (or rolls) followed closely behind with 55 percent, as did pie with 54 percent.
Stuffing and gravy were also widely anticipated staples, both with 51 percent.
At the bottom of the list was Brussels sprouts. Just 10 percent of respondents expected to eat them.
Also on the less popular side of the spectrum was ham, macaroni and cheese, and corn.
Just over one in four (26 percent) said they would be eating ham this year, while 27 percent said the same of macaroni and cheese. One-third (33 percent) said corn would be making an appearance on their plates.
The study noted a marked regional variation with regards to macaroni and cheese.
Those living in the South were much more likely (36 percent) to eat this dish than those in the Northeast (16 percent). In the Midwest, a quarter of respondents expected to eat it, and in the West, 23 percent said the same.
A separate study from Pew Research Center offered insights into how Americans planned so spend the holiday this year.
This survey, conducted between November 12 and 17 among 9,609 U.S. adults, found that long-running traditions such watching sports or a parade are still fairly popular, with 35 percent and 19 percent, respectively, planning to do so.
Other holiday activities include talking about work or school, which 35 percent of respondents expect to do, while 19 percent plan to donate food or goods and 15 percent plan to do some holiday shopping.
Newsweek has previously mapped the most popular Thanksgiving side dishes in each state, as well as the 10 best cities to visit for Thanksgiving.
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