thanksgiving Archives

Thanksgiving Legends

When you really think about it, this holiday has accumulated a fascinating trove of traditions.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Returns to Pre-Pandemic Shape

This year's parade — the 95th annual — will snap back to form after bowing...

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.

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...

Crazy Thanksgiving Fails Answered by the Turkey Hotline

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

Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation?

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

Unbelievable Turkey Stories to Share at Your Thanksgiving Table

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

Margarine vs. Butter: What’s Better?

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

Does Eating Turkey Make You Sleepy?

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

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,...