Happy Thanksgiving, Indianapolis! Here's wishing you and your loved ones a safe, joyful, and blessed holiday!

If you love Thanksgiving dinner but don't particularly relish the thought of cooking it, plenty of Indianapolis area restaurants will be whipping up feasts and buffets for Thanksgiving Day. Check out this list of restaurants whose doors will be open on Thanksgiving Day.

The 47th annual Circle of Lights ceremony will take place Friday, Nov. 27, on Monument Circle downtown. The Christmas season officially gets underway in Indianapolis with the flip of the switch that turns the Soldiers and Sailors monument into a huge Christmas "tree." Live entertainment will begin at 6 p.m., with the lighting taking place at 7:45. The event will be televised locally.

One high school will be declared state champion in each of five classes in the IHSAA football playoff games at Lucas Oil Stadium this Friday and Saturday, Nov. 27 and 28. Two Indianapolis-area teams will square off in Class 5A: Carmel and Warren Central. Who do you think will emerge victorious? Cast your vote now, and leave your comments in the Sports Fans forum.