
This regularly scheduled sponsored column is written by Eli Tucker, Arlington-based Realtor and Arlington resident. If you would like to work with Eli and his team in Northern Virginia and the greater D.C. Metro area, you can reach him directly at [email protected].
Happy Thanksgiving week y’all, my favorite holiday of the year!
Eli Residential Group is a sponsor this year for the Arlington Turkey Trot, which will be the first time I’ve done anything other than clean, cook (drink), or play/watch football before a Thanksgiving meal and it inspired this year’s Thanksgiving poll!

We’ve learned a lot about ARLnow reader Thanksgiving preferences and habits through this annual poll, including:
- Readers are perfectly split in their preference for white or dark meat (291 votes each)!
- 76% of readers start their Thanksgiving meal before 5PM (648 votes to 200 votes)
- Thanksgiving pie preferences rank as 44% (474 votes) pumpkin, 29% apple (313 votes), and 26% pecan (282 votes). Interestingly enough, we handed out 183 pies from Acme Pie Co to clients last week and their choices we the exact opposite order with 44% pecan, 41% apple, and 15% pumpkin…hmmmmm
Whatever time you eat, whatever turkey meat you prefer, whichever pie you choose, and whether you race or sit on Thanksgiving morning…from ERG to you and your family, have a wonderful day and a great official start to your holidays!

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