Tyson Declares Chicken the Official Bird of Friendsgiving

A new US survey of more than 1,000 people across revealed 65% of those who celebrate Friendsgiving want chicken during the holidays.

Chicken Official Bird Of Friendsgiving

SPRINGDALE, AR β€” Please pass the…chicken!  As Americans kick-off the holiday season, many are also gearing up for Friendsgiving – a moment to appreciate our friends that matter most. And this year, friends are choosing chicken as their Friendsgiving centerpiece. 

A recent survey of more than 1,000 people across America revealed 65% of people who celebrate Friendsgiving want chicken during the holidays and 77% want to create new traditions, which may include anything from who is at the table to decorations to games played. More than two-thirds want nontraditional foods to be added to the spread, and the options are unlimited with chicken.

β€œAs the busy holiday season begins, we want to help make Friendsgiving celebrations a time of connection, which is what our More to Love campaign is all about,” said Colleen Hall, senior director of marketing with Tyson brand. β€œChicken is the perfect centerpiece for Friendsgiving. It is delicious, easy to prepare, and can be used in a variety of different dishes which is what Friendsgiving is all about – enjoying the food you want with your chosen fr-amily.”

This Friendsgiving, in honor of traditions made with our friends, Tyson brand is launching a sweepstakes to give people more ways to spend time with their nearest and dearest friends. People can enter the #TysonFriendsgiving sweepstakes now through Nov. 29 for a chance to win the ultimate Friendsgiving getaway to Austin, TX. The winner and up to nine friends will receive roundtrip airfare, transportation, and $500 spending money to take the trip of a lifetime with their Friendsgiving crew. To enter, follow @TysonBrand on Instagram and share a photo of your Friendsgiving spread using the hashtags #TysonFriendsgiving and #Sweepstakes and tag @TysonBrand. No purchase necessary. 50 U.S. (D.C), 18+. Ends 11/29/21. See the official rules here.

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