Biden Thanksgiving menu released by White House
The meal comes after President Joe Biden traveled to a Coast Guard Station to visit service members stationed there.
New tradition continues as grandma and man she mistakenly texted to come to Thanksgiving dinner reunite
It's a new holiday tradition of sorts that has been going six years strong. On Thanksgiving day, two strangers who were brought together by a mistakenly-sent text message reunited again for Thanksgiving.
Santa gets a boyfriend in Norway postal service Christmas ad
The commercial, titled, “When Harry Met Santa,” celebrates 50 years since the country decriminalized homosexuality.
Lemurs partake in Thanksgiving feast, watch football game at Illinois zoo
Ring-tailed lemurs at the Brookfield Zoo in Illinois were treated to a Thanksgiving feast and even a “football game” inside their enclosure.
Does Christmas music stress you out? Here’s why
There are also some tips on how to handle the holiday stress.
Baby Yoda float delights Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade crowd
The beloved “Mandalorian” character, also known as Baby Yoda — or Grogu— made its first float appearance in the 95th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday.
US families struggle with how to conduct 2nd Thanksgiving amid COVID-19 pandemic
The second Thanksgiving of the COVID-19 pandemic comes as a resurgent virus has pushed new infections in the U.S. to 95,000 daily and caused alarming increases at hospitals in Michigan, Minnesota, Colorado and Arizona.
Fire in the kitchen? Here’s what not to do, according to firefighters
“There are three times as many cooking fires on Thanksgiving than on any other normal day,” the Rochester Fire Department said.
Astronauts enjoy Thanksgiving feast 250 miles above Earth aboard ISS
NASA’s Expedition 66 crew is spending Thanksgiving aboard the International Space Station this year and will enjoy a feast, not unlike the one they would have had on Earth.
Thanksgiving casserole preferences vary state-by-state
America’s varying casserole cravings have people searching for potato, veggie and leftover recipes.
Thanksgiving: What the US holiday looks like around the world
Thanksgiving is not just an American holiday. Here’s a look at notable Thanksgiving celebrations across the globe.
Black Friday shopping deals
Black Friday deals actually started days ago, especially online. Major retailers are offering good discounts but not a lot of door-busters — because they don't need to, according to Julie Ramhold, a consumer analyst with DealNews.com.
Thanksgiving shopping: Stores that will be open, closed for the holiday
For many years, stores were open on Thanksgiving, allowing consumers to shop or run last-minute errands before the feast hits the table.
Rapper Kodak Black hands out 5,000 turkeys to South Florida families while serving rehab stint
The rapper, who is currently completing a 90-day rehab stint, paid nearly $15,000 for the frozen turkeys.
Thanksgiving Day Parade Manhattan street closures
A number of streets in Manhattan will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 25, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. because of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
On the road again: Travelers emerge in time for Thanksgiving
Millions of Americans are loading up their cars or piling onto planes, determined to reclaim Thanksgiving traditions that were put on pause last year by the pandemic.
CDC tool shows how to improve airflow during indoor gatherings
The CDC rolled out an interactive tool Wednesday to help measure whether or not you have good airflow in your home ahead of holiday gatherings.
Thanksgiving 2021: Firefighters demonstrate dangers of deep frying turkey
Dangerous situations resulting from frying a turkey have contributed to the holiday becoming the peak day for home cooking fires.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade rehearsals in Herald Square
A chill breeze in the air didn’t keep performers from rehearsing for the 95th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Experts: Love for the holidays isn't just within your heart; it's in the brain
It's science! One study says there is actually a 'holiday center' in the brain that can light up when experiencing those tidings of comfort and joy.