Thanksgiving is upon us and families across the nation will be dining on turkey, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pies, but Hollywood icon Matthew McConaughey has a strange tradition.
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Taking an insight, he shared an insight into how his family celebrates the special day, and it turns out they're late starters when it comes to eating. Although many may start eating early throughout the day, the Contact star revealed that they usually begin eating around seven pm, with the main turkey arriving much later in the evening.
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Explaining the late start to his fans, Matthew said that his older brother, who in charge of the meat "doesn't like to grill, he prefers to smoke".
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The star joked that this meant his brother didn't have to do anything as he watched the meat cook, and it also freed him up to "chitchat" with the rest of the family.
He concluded: "That's what Thanksgiving is at our house. Thanksgiving dinner, eleven or midnight."
© Photo: InstagramThe actor explained how things happened at his home
Matthew and wife Camila Alves share three children, so we're sure that they make sure the youngsters are well-fed throughout the day before the main event.
Fans were surprised by the admission, as one commented: "7?? That's too late," and a second teased: "So basically I gotta eat before I come to your house."
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But others supported the tradition, with one sharing: "Happy Thanksgiving! I agree with your bro, BBQ smoking is the best, low and slow, with lots of love."
A fourth agreed that Matthew's Thanksgiving really highlighted the family aspect of the holiday, saying: "Not about the food. It's about the family, talk, and make memories."
© Photo: Getty ImagesThe family eat late
Family is very important to Matthew and Camila, and earlier this month they thrilled fans as they headed for a family day out to a sports event, cheering on the Austin FC soccer club.
Camila shared a video of their time away, and revealed that their nine-year-old had edited the video that she posted.
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"Our 9 year old son edited this video after the game yesterday!!" she enthused. "I want to share to show love and appreciation to our team EVERYONE INVOLVED, the FANS, the SUPPORTERS, the FAMILY the love and the Culture of @austinfc making it to the semifinals being on the league for only 2 years."
She continued: "Sending love and gratitude! And yes that's me, Matthew and the kids thumping our chests with the support group! So much love and Livingston pretty good edit love with the right music and everything!!! For a 9 year old."
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