Among our nation's "firsts" were the introduction of the separation of church and state and George Washington's proclamation for a "day of public thanksgiving and prayer." ...

Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday of November every year. Pass a drumstick, along with these Turkey Day facts.

Colonial Americans, including George Washington, celebrated countless "thanksgivings" throughout their lives – just not in the same way we do today. During the American Revolution, colonial ...

When it comes to the Thanksgiving menu, it's changed a lot over the years. The first Thanksgiving, celebrated in Massachusetts over 400 years ago, likely didn't even include turkey. Instead there was ...

Thanksgiving: the one holiday where you don't have to buy gifts or cards for people. It's a holiday about food, friends and family. Thanksgiving began so we could all people could give thanks to ...

We all learned the story of Thanksgiving as kids. We were taught that the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock in 1620 and were helped by friendly Native Americans to navigate their new home. Together, ...

Thanksgiving falls on Nov. 27 this year, continuing a tradition that is over 400 years old. It is now a loved celebration for gratitude, good food, and time with friends and family, as stated by ...

The author reflects on how Thanksgiving gatherings were a time for family storytelling and sharing history. Author Lee Hawkins encourages people to use holidays to interview elders and preserve family ...