The best Thanksgiving memes as millions celebrate across the US

Can you believe it's already that time of year? It's the fourth Thursday of November and that can only mean one thing - it's Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving is a holiday celebrated in America, Canada, Saint Lucia and Liberia and even unofficially celebrated in Brazil, Germany and the Philippines.

It's a time when families come together and give thanks for what they are grateful for through food, football and parades.

Here are a handful of the best Thanksgiving memes that have been posted on social media so far.

Barack Obama said: "Happy Thanksgiving, everybody! Today and every day, let's remember the importance of giving back and showing our gratitude to those who have given us so much."

Outgoing President Joe Biden said: "Happy Thanksgiving, America. May we use this moment to take time from our busy lives and focus on what matters most: Our families, our friends, our neighbours and the fact that we've been blessed to live in America, the greatest country on Earth."

"There's nothing like football on Thanksgiving," the official NFL account Tweeted. "Happy Thanksgiving from the NFL family."

Bon Jovi said: "Air fried turkeys for the win!! Happy Thanksgiving everybody."

"15 years ago, the cast of Gossip Girl exposed each other at Thanksgiving dinner while 'Whatcha Say' by Jason Derulo played," one posted.

Ryan Reynolds said: "I watch watch PTA (Planes, Trains and Automobiles) a few times a year. Always hits harder at Thanksgiving. I miss everything about John Candy."

One posted what the traffic coming in and out of LA was like in the days leading up to Thanksgiving.

Another posted a meme of Donald Trump dancing with the caption: "Thanksgiving week mood."

One posted the iconic Alex Jones rant and said: "Me after three drinks."

The Daily Show posted a brilliant sketch of what happens when politics is on the table at Thanksgiving dinner and to "let Leslie Jones handle it".

Ringo Starr posted: "Yes, I am thankful. I'm in America and it's Thanksgiving time. I'd like to see some mini movies to show me what you're thankful for, this is Ringo wishing you happy Thanksgiving, peace and love."

One posted a picture of American soldiers with the caption: "Not everyone goes home for Thanksgiving. Don't forget those who don't."

Another posted a brilliant Batman themed meme with the caption: "When Alfred kicks it up a notch for Thanksgiving!"

Elon Musk has even got a turkey animation on for X / Twitter users in America and Canada.

To everyone celebrating it today - Happy Thanksgiving!

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