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Survey says 58% plan on Turkey Day naps

Updated: Tuesday, 24 Nov 2009, 4:27 PM EST
Published : Thursday, 19 Nov 2009, 8:30 PM EST

      Falling asleep has apparently become as much a Thanksgiving Day tradition in America as carving the turkey or watching football.

Dunkin' Donuts says a survey it commissioned found that 58 percent of adults plan to take a nap on the holiday. Most, not surprisingly, expect to nod off after the big meal.

The Canton, Mass.-based chain said Thursday that it plans to keep many of its restaurants open until 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving, in case anyone needs a shot of caffeine to ward off the urge to nap.

It also offered a host of holiday recipes, all of which include Dunkin' Donuts coffee among the ingredients.

Why do people snooze on Thanksgiving? Some of those surveyed blamed tryptophan in turkey, but others suggested it was a good way to avoid socializing with certain relatives.
 

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