Not all humans from the United States eat their turkey. Some of them eat alternative options on Thanksgiving. Instead eating something called Tofurky, or a celebration roast.
http://inhabitat.com/6-vegan-vegetarian-and-raw-food-turkey-alternatives-for-thanksgiving/tofurky-telephone-melts/?extend=1
These celebrants of the Thanksgiving holiday also sometimes use a different name calling the holiday a Gentle Thanksgiving instead of simply Thanksgiving. There appears to be a belief that such a change to tradition makes for a better holiday.
http://www.gentlethanksgiving.org/guide/recipes.htm
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