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Stars send fans Thanksgiving greetings

By Ken Lombardi

November 28, 2013 / 3:29 PM EST / CBSNews.com

Thanksgiving marks a time of gratitude, and many stars sent out Turkey Day well-wishes via social media to their fans for the holiday.

Lady Gaga, who will be hosting an ABC Thanksgiving special with The Muppets Thursday night, took to Twitter to thank all of her "Little Monsters," which she calls her fans:

Happy Thanksgiving little turkey+tofurkey monsters, I love you with am, my heart and thought all day about how grateful I am to be
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) November 28, 2013

Disney's "Frozen" star Josh Gad said he was grateful for the big meal he was about to enjoy with his family:

A very happy Thanksgiving to all. I am thankful to be with my family and tear into some major carbs and then avoid the scale for one week.
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) November 28, 2013

Reality TV star and Kanye West's fiance Kim Kardashian said she was thankful for the memories she has of her late father, attorney Rob Kardashian, who died in 2003 from cancer. She sent out a link via Twitter to her blog post featuring photos of her and her father, along with her siblings, enjoying Thanksgiving ski trips to Colorado over the years.

Here's what some other stars said they were grateful for:

#WhyImThankful I'm so grateful for my family and wonderful friends. Their support is invaluable to me. Happy Thanksgiving everyone x @oxygen
— Naomi Campbell (@NaomiCampbell) November 27, 2013

Who's cooking right now?! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!!!!!!
— Lance Bass (@LanceBass) November 28, 2013

Happy Thanksgiving to all--even the haters and losers!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 27, 2013

Happy Thanksgiving! Grateful for my family, friends, the career DreamTeam: #WME #JackowayTyerman #Viewpoint #Val #Wendi&Nicole, & all of U
— octavia spencer (@octaviaspencer) November 27, 2013

Happy Thanksgiving to my loving friends in the great United States.
— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) November 28, 2013

Hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving! Here's a little message from me and the guys. http://t.co/vLGnwguWk1
— Luke Bryan (@LukeBryanOnline) November 28, 2013

Happy Thanksgiving! Thankful for so much in my life, most of all, my family and my friends. What are you giving thanks for today?
— Channing Tatum (@channingtatum) November 28, 2013

Snooki posted a family photo on Twitter with the caption: "This is what I'm thankful for, everyday. My beautiful family that always makes me smile."

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West spent Thanksgiving in Miami, Fla. The reality star checked in on Instagram, writing: "Being away from home for the holidays is hard but I'm so thankful for family & friends like this! I love you guys!" She then tagged friends Scottie Pippen, Larsa Pippen, Jonathan Cheban, Amber Ridinger and Loren Ridinger:

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