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Nov 2024
25m 55s

The Day After Thanksgiving (Encore)

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Originally Aired: November 26th, 2018 (Season 2, Episode 8)

Our story tonight is called The Day After Thanksgiving, and it’s a story about enjoying the quiet after a big day, and looking forward to the season to come. It’s also about being in your pajamas for as long as you like, the best way to pop popcorn, and some happy traditions.

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