“Never talk about religion or politics” is a popular etiquette rule for family gatherings, such as Thanksgiving or Christmas. A jocular saying printed on many images is to do the opposite of this advice on Thanksgiving and alienate your relatives—and save money by not giving these relatives any Christmas gifts.
               
“Next week, I plan on saving a TON on #Christmas presents by talking about religion & politics at #Thanksgiving dinner!!” was posted on Twitter by Mike Dunger on November 20, 2015. “I plan on saving a ton of money on Christmas presents this year by talking politics at Thanksgiving” was posted on Twitter by Ms. Snow-It-All on November 25, 2015.
       
“I just saved a ton of money on Christmas presents by discussing politics over Thanksgiving dinner” was posted on Twitter by Matt on November 22, 2018. “I just saved a ton of money on Christmas presents by talking about politics at Thanksgiving dinner” was posted on Twitter by Mark Lutchman on November 23, 2018.
 
“Make sure you bring up politics at Thanksgiving this month to save on Christmas gifts” was posted on Twitter by Ericwalker on Novemer 19, 2019. “Be sure to bring up politics at Thanksgiving to save money on buying Christmas gifts!” was posted on Twitter by Verdict on November 26, 2019.
   
“I just saved a ton of money on Christmas presents by discussing politics on Facebook” is a similar saying.
     
         
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Mike Dunger
@ModernEzra
Next week, I plan on saving a TON on #Christmas presents by talking about religion & politics at #Thanksgiving dinner!!
9:05 PM · Nov 20, 2015·Twitter for Android
   
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Ms. Snow-It-All
@UtahMamah
I plan on saving a ton of money on Christmas presents this year by talking politics at Thanksgiving.
2:09 PM · Nov 25, 2015·Twitter for iPhone
   
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Kiersten Olivarez
@Kiersten4coffee
In an effort to save money on Christmas presents I will be discussing politics and religion with my Family this Thanksgiving.
9:33 AM · Nov 24, 2016·Facebook
   
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‘Tis The Steven
@Niburrific
MONEY SAVING TIP: Save a ton on Christmas gifts by talking about sex, money & politics with family members during dinner this Thanksgiving.
4:22 PM · Nov 24, 2016·Twitter for iPhone
   
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Torres
@DlXIE_NORMOUS
You can save a ton of money on Christmas by discussing politics with family at Thanksgiving dinner
10:40 PM · Sep 14, 2017·Twitter for Android
   
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Ms. Linda Scott
@msbeahavens
PROTIP: Save a lot of money on Christmas presents by discussing politics over Thanksgiving dinner.
@beegkitty
1:31 PM · Nov 18, 2017·Twitter Web Client
   
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Mustang Sally
@KLightenUp
#AndTheMoralOfTheStoryIs you can save a lot of money on Christmas presents by talking politics on Thanksgiving.  You’re welcome!
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9:09 AM · Nov 21, 2017·Twitter for iPhone
   
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Luke Hagedorn
@lukeoftheozarks
Dad on FB:
“To save a ton of $ on Christmas presents, discuss politics at your Thanksgiving Dinner.”
-Dan Hagedorn
11:33 AM · Nov 23, 2017 from Missouri, USA·Twitter for iPhone
   
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Ryan Walter
@RyanWalterEXP
Holiday pro tip; save a ton of money on Christmas by discussing politics at Thanksgiving!
7:37 PM · Oct 10, 2018·Twitter for Android
       
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Matt
@centexmatt
Replying to @craig_7T2
I just saved a ton of money on Christmas presents by discussing politics over Thanksgiving dinner.
1:36 PM · Nov 22, 2018·Twitter for iPhone
 
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Mark Lutchman
@marklutchman
I just saved a ton of money on Christmas presents by talking about politics at Thanksgiving dinner.
10:28 AM · Nov 23, 2018·Twitter for iPhone
 
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Mr. Jody
@PliesFargo
“I bring up politics at Thanksgiving so I can save money on Christmas presents.” - my asshole uncle may be on to something
12:52 AM · Nov 23, 2018·Twitter for iPhone
   
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angel.
@iLLixer_
If you need to save money for Christmas just bring up politics during Thanksgiving.
8:27 AM · Nov 15, 2019·Twitter for Android
   
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Ericwalker
@_ericwalker_
Make sure you bring up politics at Thanksgiving this month to save on Christmas gifts
7:29 AM · Nov 19, 2019·Twitter for iPad
   
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Derek Peters
@DerekDuctTape
Remember, to save money on Christmas Shopping, make sure you bring up politics on Thanksgiving.
11:15 AM · Nov 20, 2019·Twitter Web App
   
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Tae
@Taestanley
Make sure to bring up politics on thanksgiving this month to save on Xmas gifts
9:08 PM · Nov 20, 2019·Twitter for iPhone
   
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ACozyBlessing
@VirgoSnow
Don’t forget to bring up politics at Thanksgiving dinner. It’ll save you money on Christmas gifts for the family.
3:38 AM · Nov 21, 2019·Facebook
   
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Thomas
@Rom_TAlan
Make sure to bring up politics at Thanksgiving this month to save on Christmas gifts. #ThursdayThoughts #ThursdayMotivation #ThursdayMorning
3:55 AM · Nov 21, 2019·Twitter Web App
     
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KJ
@esplink
Here is some Saving wisdom that will come in handy as we head into Next week…  Be sure to bring up Politics at Thanksgiving, this will save money on Christmas gifts!
7:11 PM · Nov 23, 2019·Twitter for iPhone
 
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Chris Eastvedt
@ChrisEastvedt
Pro Tip: Make sure to bring up politics this Thanksgiving so you can save on Christmas gifts!
8:36 PM · Nov 23, 2019·MavSocial App
   
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Verdict
@Verdict_of_Odin
Holiday Tip:
Be sure to bring up politics at Thanksgiving to save money on buying Christmas gifts!
11:45 AM · Nov 26, 2019·Twitter for iPhone
 
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Lee Radziwill
@RadziwillLee
Bring up politics at Thanksgiving so you can save money on Christmas gifts.
11:57 AM · Nov 26, 2019·Twitter Web App
 
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Hear Me Roar
@Stop_Trump20
Don’t forget to bring up politics at Thanksgiving dinner to save on Christmas gifts.
#Thanksgiving
12:30 PM · Nov 26, 2019·Twitter for Android
 
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Link Borland
October 15, 2020 at 1:39 PM ·
Be sure to bring up Politics
at Thanksgiving this year,
to save on Christmas Gifts 😂
   
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Lloyd Legalist
@LloydLegalist
Be sure to bring up politics at Thanksgiving this year so you can save money on Christmas gifts. #Election2020
12:27 AM · Oct 18, 2020·Twitter for iPhone
 
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𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗮
@RRocksss
Be sure to bring up politics at Thanksgiving this year to save on Christmas gifts.
7:57 AM · Oct 23, 2020·Twitter for iPhone
 
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El Arroyo
@ElArroyo_ATX
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PRO TIP: BRING UP POLITICS THIS THANKSGIVING TO SAVE $$ ON XMAS GIFTS
12:28 PM · Nov 6, 2020·IFTTT