Three days before - monday

* Buy fresh turkey or start thawing the frozen turkey in the refrigerator.

* Purchase perishables: stuff for relish tray, fruit for fruit salad, sour cream for dip, stuff for side dishes, etc.

Tuesday

* Hard boil eggs for the deviled eggs.

* Make Relish Tray

* Make Dip, etc.

Wednesday

* Assemble the ingredients for Green Bean casserole, except for crunchy onions.  Store casserole covered in refrigerator.

* Clean and prepare turkey with seasonings. Roast Turkey.

Let rest, slice and place in covered container, with some of the gravy.

 

* Make gravy.  Store in covered container.

* Assemble side dishes; cover and refrigerate.

* Make any salads (fruit, 10 layer, etc); cover and refrigerate.

* Prepare and bake Pies, Gingerbread, etc. cool completely. Cover and refrigerate.

* Make deviled eggs.

* Set Table, including all serving pieces, etc.

Turkey Day Time Line - thursday

Three to four hours ahead 

* Make homemade rolls or biscuits if making.