Turkeys are large birds native to North America. The wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) is known for its fan-shaped tail, gobbling calls, and large wattles hanging from its neck. The birds thrive in a variety of living conditions, such as forests,… Read More
To many, Thanksgiving may seem like a uniquely American holiday. To be fair, our own version of it is. Celebrating the Pilgrims’ survival of that first harsh year in New England wouldn’t make much sense in Japan, for example. Yet… Read More
In the fall of 1621, 52 English settlers and at least 90 Wampanoag people gathered in Plymouth, MA, for a three-day harvest celebration. What we now call the “First Thanksgiving” was a moment of gratitude that they had stored enough… Read More
Every year on Thanksgiving, Americans pause to give thanks for the many blessings in their lives. But as families take turns sharing what they’re grateful for, one group almost never gets their well-deserved recognition: the Pilgrims. When the Pilgrims celebrated… Read More
For nearly 250 years, US presidents have issued Thanksgiving proclamations, providing a window into the changing values of the United States. From George Washington’s in 1789 to the most recent one from former President Joe Biden, each has asked Americans… Read More
While many Thanksgiving traditions will stand the test of time, a new way of celebrating has taken off among Millennials and Gen Z: Friendsgiving. Rather than the traditional family dinner made complete by serving turkey, green bean casserole, and other… Read More
The Pilgrims and Native Americans did not invent Thanksgiving, but they embraced the concept and made it their own. Harvest festivals have been celebrated for thousands of years by many peoples, tribes, and nations in appreciation of the bounty produced… Read More
Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate with friends and family. While eating that extra piece of pumpkin pie may be common during today’s celebration, this traditional holiday started very differently. It took centuries before Thanksgiving became a celebrated day across… Read More
It’s almost Thanksgiving, and with that knowledge comes thoughts of big family dinners with a golden turkey as the centerpiece. How far back does the tradition of eating turkey for Thanksgiving go? Some say it all started with the Pilgrims,… Read More
One of the overlooked aspects of Thanksgiving is that the holiday has produced some remarkable writing. The tradition of reading poems to the family has sadly disappeared from much of modern life, yet these poems, sayings, and stories still exist…. Read More
The holiday season is just around the corner, with Americans soon to celebrate by giving thanks and showing gratitude for what they have. But things may be a little different this year as a new survey by financial company Personal… Read More
Over the last decade, the prices of Thanksgiving feasts have gone down each year. That is changing this year, with the holiday getting more expensive in 2021. This could force U.S. households to trim their servings of turkey, apple pie,… Read More
