John Turns 29

Today, the Bates are gathered in Honea Path, South Carolina, with Gil's extended family. But before they enjoy their Thanksgiving meal, they first must celebrate John Webster's 29th birthday. Happy birthday, John!

Alyssa Webster and John Webster, May 2018

 

Alyssa and John, 2015

Photos courtesy of Alyssa and John Webster

Thanksgiving Memories

Erin (Bates) Paine, Kelly Bates, Alyssa (Bates) Webster

The Bringing Up Bates season seven premiere on January 4th will air just three days after the three-year anniversary of the series. Three years? Can you believe it has been that long since the Bates family first appeared on UP?

A few days ago, we posted snapshots from Bates Thanksgiving 2017. Although the holiday is over, we thought you would enjoy these Thanksgiving videos clips from a couple years ago.

Photo/videos courtesy of UP

Bates Thanksgiving 2016

Happy Thanksgiving to our American readers! May we all take this day to thank God for the many blessings we have been given.

What is your favorite Thanksgiving dish? The Bates have a tradition of spending the holiday with Gil's parents, Papa Bill and Mama Jane, in South Carolina.

Mama Jane usually makes one large turkey, one turkey breast, and a ham. She also prepares mac 'n cheese (the Bates' favorite side), sweet potato casserole with double the toppings, and dressing.

Let's take a poll to see what y'all call that delicious turkey companion dish. Is it dressing or stuffing? The Bates, as well as many other Southerners, call it dressing. What do you think?

Bates Thanksgiving... Tonight on UP

On tonight's new episode of Bringing Up Bates, the Bates family is celebrating Thanksgiving at Gil's parents' farm. As they join hands to say what they are thankful for, someone reveals a big surprise. Tune in to UP at 9pm ET/8pm CT for this hour-long episode, and come back to the blog after the show for a written recap. Video preview below: