There's a holiday these folks practice 'round that time of year. I reckon it oughta be th' same for you, too, if'n they're takin' after th' country you represent. "Thanksgivin'," they call it.

[He glances in another direction, this time toward City Hall.]

One of them holidays they like tormentin' folks with.

[His tone of voice suggests he's got more to say about it.]