Thanksgiving by the Numbers
With Turkey Day almost upon us, it’s time to crunch the numbers on food, travel, football, parades, and Charlie Brown.
With Turkey Day almost upon us, it’s time to crunch the numbers on food, travel, football, parades, and Charlie Brown.
Our Thanksgiving cartoons will put the giggle in your gobble!
A Thanksgiving tradition, the Macy’s parade originally launched in anticipation of a different holiday. We look at how bands, balloons, and Broadway bring the event to life.
Somewhere between the cooking, eating, and trying to find a place to hide from relatives, take a moment to enjoy a few laughs.
How well do you know your federal holidays? You might be surprised at the political maneuvering, specific reasons, and just plain weirdness that’s occasionally attached to national days of observance.
The story of the first Thanksgiving may not be as benign as the version in children’s books, but it’s still a remarkable tale of warmth, cooperation, and generosity — traits that continue to define this American holiday.
In the news for the week ending November 16, 2018, are Spam, Oprah’s favorites, a nonagenarian mouse, Spam, tea that isn’t tea, stuffing that is stuffing, Spam, and more.
Noted film critic Bill Newcott, creator of AARP’s “Movies for Grownups,” offers his picks for favorite films. From the November/December 2018 issue.
Stumped on what to talk about on Turkey Day? Avoid potentially awkward subjects with our list of 10 reasonably safe (but potentially interesting) topics.
Famed artist J. C. Leyenedecker always had a unique point of view. Who else would have dared paint a “butcher baby” for Thanksgiving?
For National Pickle Day, you can get a head start on your Thanksgiving table with some creative platter fare.
Yes, there was a communal meal, but the Pilgrims’ table looked nothing like the holiday dinner we serve today.
This week, Bob Sassone focuses on some really big things, including the Rockefeller Christmas tree, the supermoon, and the last B-29 bomber, plus some “different” Thanksgiving recipes, dangerous toys, and more.
If you’re tired of your same old stuffing recipe, need a new twist on turkey, want to get more creative than slicing canned cranberry sauce, then take a look at these fall-flavored recipes we’ve curated from our archive.
The greatest dangers in America’s first auto race were frostbite and exposure.
See how Rockwell’s technique changed in five years. “My grandfather…always kept looking for ways to improve his technique,” writes Abigail Rockwell, “and step out of his comfort zone.”