Tuesday: make cornbread for dressing, crumble enough to make the dressing, share the rest with family and/or birds and squirrels, cover the crumbled cornbread with a towel and let dry overnight
Wednesday: put on music and make as many sides and desserts as can be made ahead including the dressing, maybe a glass of cheer to set the mood
Thursday: cook the beast (not always turkey here), warm up sides, enjoy family/company or hide out in the kitchen being busy if things get awkward