I no longer have a favorite holiday. But spatchcocking has become our family's new Thanksgiving tradition. It's a place to start.

Most big U.S. retailers are closed on Thanksgiving Day. However, many will open early the following day, Black Friday.

There was, at one point, a strong tradition awaiting me on Black Friday and beyond. But that tradition has been shattered, left in ruins by some yassified marvel I’d have to put clothes and shoes on ...