Black Friday: How Did the Day After Thanksgiving Get Its Name?
Popular explanations reference the color of ink used to record store profits, slave auctions and a general feeling of doom ...
What did they serve on the first Thanksgiving? How the fourth Thursday in November became a holiday
Hale's idea became reality on Oct. 3, 1863, when Lincoln issued a proclamation declaring the last Thursday of November to be ...
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What Thanksgiving can teach us about gratitude, connection
This Thursday, Nov. 28 is Thanksgiving in the U.S. and as the name implies, it is a time for people to come together, enjoy a ...
Ditch the fork for tradition’s sake: All about the first Thanksgiving
While the 1621 feast wasn’t called “Thanksgiving” at the time, it set the stage for a holiday that would become a cornerstone ...
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7 Little-Known Faith Facts About Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day isn’t just about parades, crowded airports, football games and a turkey dinner. The U.S. holiday also has ...
When Was the First Thanksgiving Celebrated? The Year
Thanksgiving is not only a holiday to give thanks and express gratitude, but it also dates back to U.S. history. Learn more ...
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Thanksgiving Around the World: A Celebration of Gratitude and Harvest
honor the harvest of this dietary staple. In Ghana, the festival of Homowo translates to “hoot at hunger,” a name embodied by giant yam parades and celebrations of the largest harvests. Thanksgiving, ...