thanksgiving Archives

Did the Trump Administration Take Land from the Tribe That Welcomed the Pilgrims?

The Department of the Interior reversed an Obama-era decision to put Mashpee Wampanoag land in...

Did Trump Mock Trudeau for Celebrating Thanksgiving Six Weeks Early?

In the spirit of bipartisanship and good foreign relations, there's always room for two Thanksgivings.

Margarine vs. Butter: What’s Better?

We compiled a comparison chart for various brands of margarine as they were then formulated.

How Do Traditions Today Compare to the First Thanksgiving?

An examination of some common beliefs around the Thanksgiving holiday.

Did President Bush Pose with a Plastic Turkey?

A photograph taken while the President visited U.S. troops in Iraq on Thanksgiving in 2003...

How Did ‘Black Friday’ Get Its Name?

Use of the term 'Black Friday' to describe the day after Thanksgiving did not originate...

Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation?

George Washington was the first United States president to issue a Thanksgiving proclamation.

Did Julia Child Drop a Turkey on the Floor and Cook It Anyway?

She did drop a food item once, then picked it up and continued cooking it,...

Unbelievable Turkey Stories to Share at Your Thanksgiving Table

We will always be thankful for this compendium of Thanksgiving turkey humor.

Crazy Thanksgiving Fails Answered by the Turkey Hotline

Not every aspiring Thanksgiving cook knows how to properly roast a turkey.

Does Eating Turkey Make You Sleepy?

There are plenty of reasons for feeling lethargic after a big meal.