Thanksgiving Italian style

Running around shopping for Thanksgiving. Italian Thanksgiving is interesting. We start with Antipasto, Cheese ball, bits size Spareribs, and Rice Croquettes. Wine, of course. We take a breath, we are off to Lasagna. More breathes. Then we go to the main attraction; Capon,   with Cranberry Cornbread Stuffing. Most guests are confused as in what the heck is a Capon? (neutered bird- they eat ten times more tender than Turkey) two types of potatoes - candied sweet and white roasted. Artichokes(God help you if you don't throw in Artichokes somewhere), and  a vegetable saute of Cauliflower, Broccoli, Carrots, and String Beans. Italian Bread is a must, along with the fixings of cranberry sauce, and gravy.(No, not red gravy that was with the Lasagna). Breathes--lots of them. We now play cards - we fight about who is cheating ( it helps to digest and is in good fun). Ok? Time for the fruit tray, anise bulb on a tray with dipping oil , shelled nuts, and compulsory jello mold (grandma rolls over in her grave if you forget this) Last but not least, Chocolate Cream Pie, Tiramisu, and cookies -Pizzlles, Almond Biscotti and Browned Eyed Susans. Food is LOVE- I Love my family. Recipes on request. Anyone have some of their traditions to share?