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News | News

Prof. Sam Lehman-Wilzig: Thanksgiving Every Day (Even When Things Are Not So Good)

Prof. Sam Lehman-Wilzig: Thanksgiving Every Day (Even When Things Are Not So Good) Thanksgiving weekend for Americans. For Israelis, however, there doesn’t seem much to give thanks about these days. No matter where you live, though, there’s a lot to b

Miscellaneous | Judaism

Thanksgiving Meets Chanukah - . . . and they find they have a lot in common.

Hi, America, I’m Thanksgiving. And I’m also Chanukah. Hold my hand. Take a deep breath. Exhale. Now say, “Thank G‑d, we’re free.” Doesn’t that feel good?

Politics | Woke Insanity

Virginia School System Suggests That Many In Public Schools Don’t Celebrate Thanksgiving

"I hope you and your loved ones find time during the Thanksgiving break—regardless of whether you celebrate this holiday or not."

Politics | Politics

Karine Jean-Pierre Gets Absolutely Blasted for Gaslighting on Prices and Thanksgiving Dinner

 Thanksgiving is upon us, and if you were the one buying the food, you probably weren't happy with the bill. Food costs have skyrocketed under the Biden administration, and this year's holiday season is no different.

Miscellaneous | Other Stuff!

Why Do the Lions and Cowboys Always Play on Thanksgiving?

Why do the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys always take to the field for a Thanksgiving football game? Because it’s tradition! But how did this tradition begin?

Travel | Travel

When Is The Best Time To Book Thanksgiving 2023 Travel?

The summer travel season is officially wrapped, and now it’s time to start thinking about booking holiday trips, especially if you’re planning to fly around Thanksgiving.

History | History

Eyewitness Stories To The First Thanksgiving From The OG Pilgrims

These accounts of the first Thanksgiving at Plimoth Plantation in 1621 are, according to Pilgrim Hall Museum, the only two available primary sources about the event. Thanks to the “Brief History of Power” podcast for the source material. Listen to last ye

Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous

Dennis Prager: The Quintessential American Holiday

Thanksgiving is not a Christian holiday. It's not a Jewish holiday. It's the quintessential American holiday where people of every race, creed, color, and…

News | Animal Links

The Surprisingly Strange History of Thanksgiving (and Other Turkey Day Trivia)

Dig into this collection of fascinating Thanksgiving reads while you’re waiting for dinner to cook.

News | News

PODCAST | Arrive Alive, Snow & Traveling The Halls Of Power

Before we get to this morning’s segment with Matt Bruce on The Captain’s America” Third Watch – in which we discuss the snow in Buffalo and the response from New York State’s governor-elect, Donald Trump, the Arizona election challenge and some

News | News

PODCAST | We Have So Much To Be Thankful For

Before we get to this episode of The Captain's America: Third Watch with Matt Bruce, I’d like to say a couple words about rushing through life to dispense with Thanksgiving to get to the marketed holiday of Christmas. History has it that New Englan

Advice & Self-Help | Advice

10 Tips for Packaging and Transporting a Thanksgiving Feast

To prevent spilled dishes and spoiled perishables from ruining the meal, check out these tips for safely packing and transporting food to Thanksgiving dinner.

Food & Drink | Food & Stuff

The Food & Wine Guide to Thanksgiving

We've rounded up everything you need to pull off a feast to remember.

Pets & Animals | Other Kinds Of Animals

10 Big Facts About Turkeys

Don’t be fooled by the rumors that turkeys are silly. These impressive birds are smarter than you think.

Miscellaneous | Other Stuff

Stores That Will Be Closed for Thanksgiving 2022

These companies decided not to open on Thanksgiving in 2022 so employees can celebrate Turkey Day with their families and friends.

Food & Drink | Food!

Thanksgiving: How to Make Boxed Stuffing Taste Better

It doesn’t take a complicated recipe to make stuffing from a box seem like you started from scratch.

Recipes | Delicious Recipes!

30 Easy Vegan Thanksgiving Side Dishes Even Meat-Eaters Will Love

These vegan Thanksgiving sides, from butter-free mashed potatoes to meat-free stuffing, are delicious enough to impress the carnivores at your holiday table.

Food & Drink | Food

Here's How Long Canned Cranberry Sauce Lasts In The Fridge

Don't toss the sauce. Canned cranberry sauce has a considerable shelf-life when properly stored in refrigerator after opening. Here's how long canned cranberry sauce lasts.

Politics | Politics

Whose Land Did Native Americans Steal Before Europeans Stole It From Them?

We all know that history is not the left's favorite subject. Many times, it's just too inconvenient to their political narratives

Miscellaneous | Other Stuff

Thank You, G-d, for America - The American Spectator | USA News and PoliticsThe American Spectator | USA News and Politics

Thank you, G-d, for America. Thank you for directing Christopher Columbus in the wrong geographical direction when he set sail...

Recipes | Recipes

Transform Your Thanksgiving Leftovers with These Next-Level Recipes

Check out these recipes for ideas on how to transform your humble Thanksgiving leftovers into swoon-worthy meals and impressive packed lunches.

History | History

No, Thanksgiving Isn’t About ‘Genocide And Violence’

The Pilgrims didn’t bring ‘genocide’ to America. They barely brought themselves, with half of their company dying that first winter, in 1620-21.

History | History

Beware Political Agendas That Come With Thanksgiving 'Myth-Busting'

Revisionist histories are nearly always written (or posted to the internet) with an agenda in mind — it's no different for the Pilgrims and Thanksgiving.

Politics | Leftists Are Insane

Enter the war on Thanksgiving

In the left’s ongoing rush to attack everything about America, Thanksgiving has now become a pretext for vandalism in the name of “justice.”

Entertainment | Entertainment

"Best Thanksgiving Episode Ever" or Ethical Minefield?

A famed Thanksgiving episode of a '70s sitcom about a funny psychologist is still enjoyable decades after it first aired. But it may not present the profession in the best light.

Entertainment | Entertainment

10 Thanksgiving TV Episodes That Will Help You Get through This Holiday

Thanksgiving 2020 is going to be a rough one and you need help from your old friends. Here are the best Thanksgiving sitcom episodes to stream if you want to feel warm and happy.

Entertainment | Entertainment

The Best Thanksgiving Movies to Stream Right Now

Comedy, family, horror, heavy drama—Turkey Day has it all (and they all involve turkey).

News | News

NEW NORMAL?: Students at SUNY Must Test Negative for COVID to Leave for Thanksgiving

In a move more appropriate for a 1960s Soviet gulag than a 21st Century American university, the Chancellor of the

Politics | Hollywood Propaganda

Hollywood blue-check craps all over Thanksgiving in epically insulting thread

"Your parents or relatives told you This Meal was more important than Other Meals"

Family & Parenting | Parenting

9 Thanksgiving Activities to Make Your Holiday at Home More Fun for Kids and Adults Alike

See fun Thanksgiving activities and things to do on Thanksgiving Day for kids and adults. From Thanksgiving games to family-friendly activities and things to do for adults, this list of ideas will help you make your Thanksgiving Day or Friendsgiving a bus

Food & Drink | Food!

The History Behind 10 Thanksgiving Dishes | Mental Floss

Even Alexander Hamilton wanted you to eat turkey at Thanksgiving. Here's the history behind the bird and nine other holiday staples.

Recipes | Recipes

How to Make Stuffing - Best Dressing Recipe for Thanksgiving

We tested cornbread stuffing, Pepperidge Farm stuffing mix, sourdough stuffing, challah stuffing, and different kinds of make-ahead stuffing to find the best.

Recipes | Recipes

Easy Thanksgiving Carrots Recipe | POPSUGAR Food

This easy Thanksgiving recipe features fresh carrots smothered in cinnamon butter and then baked in the oven until they are perfectly glazed and tender.

Recipes | Baking

Best Pumpkin Pie Recipe | Bon Appétit

The sweetened condensed milk adds a decadent richness to the custard. And this pumpkin pie recipe features the perfect combination and ratio of spices, which really highlight the flavors of the pumpkin. This is part of BA's Best, a collection of our essen

Recipes | Recipes

Mom's Sweet Potato Pie | Just A Pinch Recipes

There isn't much better than mom's recipes. This potato pie brings back your childhood memories with its flavors and texture.

Recipes | Recipes

Turkey, Roasting Bag Method | Just A Pinch Recipes

Prepping turkey in a roasting bag produces a wonderful holiday centerpiece. This recipe is perfect for a beginner cook to the most experienced chef.

Politics | Politics

‘Dear Emperor Gavin Newsom’: Comedian Rob Schneider Blasts California Governor Over Thanksgiving Rules

Comedian Rob Schneider is not a fan of California Gov. Gavin Newsom. The Democratic governor last week announced new restrictions about state residents

Recipes | Leftovers

The Best Thing You Can Do with Leftover Mashed Potatoes

A simple recipe for pan-fried potato pancakes using leftover mashed potatoes.

News | News

What the IDF Soldiers Are Thankful For?

What the IDF Soldiers Are Thankful For? HAPPY THANKSGIVING PEOPLE OF THE WORLD! Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!

Miscellaneous | Interesting & Helpful Information

A New Way of Tapping into Gratitude to Light Your Way

Gratitude benefits us and those around us. Read a simple, new way to connect with gratitude to lift you up and light your path forward.

Politics | Politics

This Thanksgiving, give thanks for private property rights

In most of our lives, private ownership makes political arguments unnecessary.

Recipes | Dinners

Perfect Roast Turkey

Get Perfect Roast Turkey Recipe from Food Network

Entertainment | Entertainment News!

The 20 Best Thanksgiving TV Episodes, Ranked | WIRED

Looking for something on-brand to watch this Thanksgiving? These are all available to stream right now.

Politics | Woke Insanity

Etiquette Expert Suggests Thanksgiving Hosts Offer A Safe Space To Discuss Politics, Gets Mocked Online

A recent article in the Associated Press is now getting roundly mocked for featuring an etiquette expert who suggested that people hosting Thanksgiving provide an actual safe space for people to discuss the current political issues. The article by Dan Sew

Politics | Politics

Studies Show That Few People Actually Fight With Family Over Politics On Thanksgiving

Since President Trump’s election in 2016, far-left activists have been pushing their progressive followers into disrupting Thanksgiving dinner by arguing with their conservative family members over the current political issues. Last year, The New York Tim

Recipes | Baking

Cook's Illustrated's Foolproof Pie Dough Recipe

When we talked to Cook's Illustrated publisher Chris Kimball about the November 2007 issue of the magazine, we asked what recipes really stood out in it this year. This pie crust is one of them, he said. "It's a brilliant...

Politics | Climate Change

HuffPost says ‘you may want to consider’ ruining your Thanksgiving in order to reduce your carbon footprint

Listen up, everybody. Before you get too excited about Thanksgiving this year, there’s something you should know: you’re basically killing the planet. But don’t take our word for it. Just listen to HuffPost, who spoke with experts. Experts who care:

Family & Parenting | Kids

16 Easy snd Creative Thanksgiving Crafts For Kids - Southern Living

Thanksgiving crafts for kids can keep little helpers busy while teaching them the importance of the season. From decorative paper turkeys to leaf

Miscellaneous | Religion & Spirituality

The Many Reasons to Be Thankful | National Review

We face challenges both domestically and internationally. But the reality is that things are pretty good and getting better all the time.

History | History

Lincoln and Thanksgiving: The Origin of an American Holiday

The very first Thanksgiving happened almost 400 years ago—long before the nation was born. How did it evolve into America’s quintessential national holiday? Credit largely goes to two people—one, a name you know; the other, you’ve probably never h

Food & Drink | Seasonal Recipes

17 Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Desserts

Make-ahead Thanksgiving desserts include chocolate-swirled pumpkin pie and flaky pear pie. Plus more make-ahead Thanksgiving desserts.

Food & Drink | Food

How to Cook a Frozen Turkey | MyRecipes

If your Thanksgiving turkey didn’t thaw in time and you’re left with a block of ice, here’s how you can roast that frozen fowl and still enjoy your

History | History

Presidents didn’t always pardon turkeys. Some birds became dinner.

Or sometimes they became pets, like when President Lincoln's son kept the bird and named it Jack.

Food & Drink | Food

These Are the Worst Possible Ways to Thaw a Turkey | MyRecipes

For the love of a safe Thanksgiving (and everyone at your table), do not thaw your turkey with any of these methods.

Family & Parenting | Kids

Family Games & Conversation Starters to Try This Holiday Season

We've got ice breaker games, conversation starters and family games perfect for when everyone gathers this holiday season.

News | Heroes & Heroines

Janice Dean: 10 reasons to be thankful | Fox News

I recently started writing a gratitude list, and I encourage you to do the same.

Recipes | Recipes

Sweet Potato Souffle Recipe - Sweet and Savory Meals

Sweet Potato Souffle is a delicious, rich and creamy side dish. Topped with crunchy, oven roasted pecans and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar.

Recipes | Recipes

South Your Mouth: Sweet Potato Praline Casserole

A classic Southern casserole recipe made with whipped sweet potatoes crowned with a pecan praline topping perfect for Thanksgiving or alongside your Christmas ham.

Recipes | Recipes

Southern Cornbread Dressing - A Family Favorite! - Southern Bite

So, last week I posted a question on Facebook to ask what your must-have Thanksgiving sides were.  I posted that mine was Cornbread Dressing.  Several folks asked for my family recipe.  I jumped over to…read more »

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help

Want to feel relaxed over the holidays? Maybe choose red wine over shots.

Drinkers associate beer, liquor, and red and white wine with different emotional responses, says a new study.

Entertainment | Entertainment

10 times Thanksgiving was done just right on classic TV sitcoms

These classic sitcoms cooked up extra-special treats for Turkey Days past.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links!

What's the Truth About the First Thanksgiving?

Should Americans celebrate Thanksgiving as a day of gratitude? Or should they mourn it as a day of guilt? Michael Medved, author of The American Miracle, shares the fascinating story of the first Thanksgiving.

Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff

What's open on Thanksgiving day in Los Angeles

If you're going to be in town for the holiday, find out what's open on Thanksgiving day this year, from L.A. attractions to a Korean spa

Pets & Animals | I Love Dogs

How to Keep Your Pet Safe This Thanksgiving

Go ahead and let Fido or Fluffy join in the celebrations, but follow these dos and don'ts to keep your pet safe.

Recipes | Recipes

38 Modern Thanksgiving Recipes to Cure You of Any Holiday Fatigue

These tweaks on traditional recipes will keep the vibe fresh and exciting at your holiday table year after year.

Miscellaneous | Other Kinds of Whatnot

15 Turkey Facts That Will Make You Sound Smart This Thanksgiving

If the words snood and wattle sound funny to you, then you are going to gobble this post right up!

Entertainment | Entertainment News!

Best TV Shows to Binge-Watch-What to Watch Over Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving means family, turkey, and many, many hours spent lying on the couch recovering from all that family and turkey time. The holiday also provides the best excuse to tuck into a brand new TV series—the kind of show you can watch for seven hours straight between trips to the kitchen for just-one-more pie slivers and hot toddy refills.

Business & Finance | Advertising/Marketing

The History of America’s Favorite Thanksgiving Brands - Fortune

Turkey hotlines, marshmallow sales, and other tales of the (Thanksgiving) tape. There’s no question that Americans’ eating habits are changing. But when it comes to Thanksgiving, consumers are still rooted in tradition.

Business & Finance | Business

How to spot a deal on Black Friday

This week on a special MashTalk, we share our advice for how to spot a true deal on Black Friday.

Miscellaneous | Other Stuff

Want to Win the Argument at Thanksgiving Dinner? A Successful Trial Lawyer Says Do These 10 Things | Inc.com

Thanksgiving is the #1 time during the year when distant family members wind up in heated arguments. If you're going to engage, why not win?

Pets & Animals | Interesting Animal Stories

6 Dangerous Thanksgiving Foods for Pets

Learn about six Thanksgiving dishes that are dangerous for your pets from veterinarian Dr. Eva Evans, for Pets Best pet health insurance.

Food & Drink | Seasonal Recipes

Thanksgiving Game Plan!

Can you believe it? Turkey Day is almost here! And with it comes a swell of emotions—which is true of most holidays involving food. On one hand, you’re excited about spending time with friends and ...

Food & Drink | Seasonal Recipes

Thanksgiving for Beginners - Chowhound

New rule: No more fussy holiday meals. You cook a turkey (we show you how in a simple, photo-heavy recipe) and all the fixings. You time it just right (again, we'll show you how). And you enjoy it immensely (for that, you're on your own). We do, however,

Food & Drink | Cooking Tips

You're Doing It All Wrong - How to Make a Moist Thanksgiving Turkey

recipe: http://www.chow.com/galleries/49/the-basics-how-to-roast-a-turkey CHOW Associate Editor Roxanne Webber demonstrates the wrongs and rights of Thanksgi...

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links!

Who cares about 'Black Friday' deals? Why you should boycott 'Gray Thursday' - LA Times

Thanksgiving , more than any other holiday, revolves around the communal family meal. With Americans’ increasingly busy schedules, it is a rare occasion to slow down and be with your nearest and dearest. But if some retailers have it their way,

Miscellaneous | OTHER STUFF

11 things you didn't know about Thanksgiving foods

Here's a list of Turkey Day dinner trivia, just in case you run out of conversation topics with your weird third cousin.

Gaming | Gaming

The 6 mobile games that will help get you through Thanksgiving | The Verge

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of year, a chance to spend a few days with family and friends and enjoy an amazing meal. But there's also a lot of downtime, whether it's due to travelling across...

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

Tales from the Butterball Hotline | Mental Floss

The Butterball Hotline is real. Here are some of the stranger reasons people have called.

Entertainment | Entertainment News!

Tim Allen, Jimmy Fallon Face Off in Hilarious Turkey Scooter Race: Watch

Tim Allen faced off against Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show on Monday, Nov. 24, competing against the host in a hilarious Thanksgiving-themed Turkey Scooter Race -- watch now!

Food & Drink | Food & Stuff

Thanksgiving Beer and Wine Pairing Guide

We've enlisted a beer pro and a certified sommelier to come up with the best wine and beer pairings for your Thanksgiving feast.

Food & Drink | Chicago Food & Drink

12 Midwest craft beers to drink on Thanksgiving

Not sure what craft beer to pair with turkey, mashed potatoes or pumpkin pie? We asked beverage directors and bartenders to help.

Food & Drink | Chicago Food & Drink

The Thanksgiving Shopping Guide to Chicago 2014

Whether you're looking for a place to take the pre-holiday edge off or a last-minute pie pit stop in Chicago, this Thanksgiving survival guide has you covered.

History | History

6 Ridiculous Lies You Believe About the Founding of America

It turns out our teachers, Hollywood and whoever we got our Thanksgiving mythology from (Big Turkey?) all made America's origin story far more boring than it actually was for some very disturbing reasons.