Thanksgiving

Seattle Schools Memo: Thanksgiving is "500 Years of Betrayal"
In a memo to all school staff, the Seattle school district says that Thanksgiving is not a happy holiday, and to be aware of myths surrounding the occasion.

Origin and History of Thanksgiving
Like the name suggests, Thanksgiving Day is a day of gratitude. Read on for the history and origin of Thanksgiving along with Thanksgiving facts.

Thanksgiving Recipes
Thanksgiving Day is celebrated as a day of giving thanks, with friends and families getting together to cook up scrumptious meals. Here are a few Thanksgiving recipes for you to make these holidays festive, filling and unforgettable.

Jessica Simpson & John Mayer’s Thanksgiving Date
It has been reported that Jessica Simpson is taking John Mayer home to her family’s house to celebrate Thanksgiving.

Making Healthier Thanksgiving, Christmas and Holiday Desserts
Side dishes are a big part of every meal and if you can succeed in making them healthy, it will go a long way in making the rest of your meal healthy too.

How to Make a Healthy Thanksgiving Turkey?
The turkey is the main dish at the Thanksgiving table and it doesn't have to be unhealthy. Knowing how to cook it and what flavors to use will produce a healthy and good tasting bird.

Plunging into Thanksgiving
This humorous piece is from Airing My Dirty Laundry, a nationally syndicated column by award-winning writer Jackie Papandrew

Thanksgiving Day in America – The Secret Riches of Thankfulness
The Spaniards of El Paso Texas claimed to have the first thanksgiving on April 30, 1598. The Virginia Colonists also lay claim to the prime Thanksgiving Day on December 4, 1698. The most famous claim to the first Thanksgiving comes from the Pilgrims of the Plymouth Colony in 1623.

Grandma Hystad's Thanksgiving Day Information, Recipes
Traditional celebration In Canada, Thanksgiving is a three-day weekend (although some provinces observe a four day weekend, Friday–Monday). Traditional Thanksgiving meals prominently feature turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes

Crystal Trino's Journal Nov 28 2006 Entry
Crystal's afraid something is wrong with Mom--for once she's just too quiet at Thanksgiving in NYC.

Vehicular Mishaps And Casualties Drop This Thanksgiving
It looks like all those campaigns towards lessening the number of vehicular mishaps had paid off much. You see, according to the State Police with regards to the investigations they did on this year’s Thanksgiving holiday that took some five days, they were actually able to record quite a lower number compared to the same period the previous year.

Crystal Trino's Journal Nov 26 2006 Entry
A happy Thanksgiving at Carm's place. Percy to the rescue of that Secret Red Book.

Come ride powder-white Camelback
The Thanksgiving season is the perfect time to check out the ultimate skiing experience!

Crystal Trino's Journal Oct 8 2006 Entry
Crystal and Dakota make Thanksgiving plans.

Holiday Debt Or Lifetime Surplus?
The day after Thanksgiving is traditionally the biggest shopping day of the year. However, holiday spending is still in full force.

Gift Basket Gets the Attention
Over the Thanksgiving holiday, our family found itself in an odd situation. My husband had recently been promoted within his company, which resulted in our moving to a new city.

Thanksgiving Turkeys Bite Back
A rash of wild turkey attacks on humans have been reported in the United States, particularly where expanding suburbs jostle with wooded hills.

A Thanksgiving Turkey Tale
Yes, he was a handsome bird but this turkey spent way too much time admiring his reflection in the Catfish Pond - or maybe he was trying to figure out why he couldn't walk on it. At any rate, he came to be known as Turkey Frank because he was such a wiener and this is his story.

Turkey Trot Trivia Quiz
Fifteen multiple choice trivia questions about Thanksgiving holiday history and traditions

Russian Thanksgiving Dinner – Mystery Ingredients
Cooking Thanksgiving dinner in Russia. What could be easier?

Even Dogs Get the Holiday Blues: Meditation Can Help
Although your dog may not dread the family dynamics of Thanksgiving dinner or pout if you get him the wrong flavor chew toy, the approaching holiday season can cause stress for your dog. A different schedule than usual, travel or separation from you, too little attention, or even too much from Aunt Helen can all give your dog the holiday blues.

Thanksgiving - Understanding The Holiday
Learn the truth and the real meaning of the Thanksgiving Holiday.

General: The Nitti Gritti -- 10 things you oughtta' know
Giving thanks to where it all began.

General: What I'm thankful for
Thanksgiving is upon us. It is a time to reflect and be grateful for what he have. Here is a list of sports-related things that I'm grateful for.

Thanksgiving
Our guide to the day when all in America, except Native Americans and of course the turkeys, give thanks.

One half gone, one to go
Thanksgiving is seven days away. NCAA College hoops is underway. The NFL will begin the second half of the season this Sunday. Where is your favorite team in the Cook Ratings?

New Holidays, New You: Workout Can Trim Pounds, Increase Energy
Everyone has the best of intentions this time of year: "I won't eat two pieces of pie at Thanksgiving dinner this year.

A Long Overdue Thanks
Indulge me if you will as I take a moment to offer my personal gratitude on this eve of the traditional Thanksgiving season