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Your turkey may not be centerpiece of the Thanksgiving spread, if you follow our simple tips on scoring that holiday ham.

It's the day before Thanksgiving! We can't wait! Here, in one handy place, is a roundup of our 8 Best Thanksgiving Tips.

Over the years we've covered everything from First Time Thanksgiving (a great recipe and anecdote collection by Bruce Watson) to Bento Box Thanksgivings (an inspired series of leftovers ideas from Emily Matchar). The list here will take you from wine and centerpieces to turkey brining - as well as pleasing the vegetarians and the health-conscious.

Make sure you read these over before the big day tomorrow!

1. What to Drink with What you Eat
2. Make Food Your Centerpiece
3. Thanksgiving Side Dishes from the Archives
4. Stuffing (your face)
5. Tips for a Meatless Thanksgiving
6. Some Turkey Brining Dos and Don'ts
7. A Crash Course on Cranberries
8. Healthy Thanksgiving Tips from Mayo Clinic