There are over 1,000 locations throughout the United States that participate in this ceremony every year.

Americans' spending has been resilient ever since inflation first spiked almost 18 months ago. 

The four-week moving average of claims, which smooths out week-to-week volatility, rose by 5,500 to 226,750.

The national average is projected to stand at $3.68 on Thanksgiving Day – nearly 30¢ higher than last year.

The total number of Americans collecting unemployment aid rose by 47,000 to 1.49 million for the week ending Oct. 22. 

Inflation continues to be the biggest obstacle for a healthy U.S. economy.

Through the website, a senior administration official says the federal government has distributed more than 600 million free tests to date.

About 261 million Americans have received at least one COVID-19 shot, but only 108 million have received a booster.