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, ...

Trying to explain the true history of Thanksgiving to a child is nearly impossible. The sanitized version many Americans grew up with - Pilgrims and Native Americans sharing a harmonious feast - ...

Does the story of the First Thanksgiving that you tell your children highlight friendship and gratitude and omit cultural appropriation? Same here. But maybe it's time to share a fuller picture of the ...

Don't you just love Thanksgiving? Whether it's time with family and friends, high-drama football, copious amounts of food (more pumpkin pie please), or the colorful parades, this national holiday has ...

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 ...

Most of us will soon gather with friends and family to enjoy a Thanksgiving feast, but where did this tradition originate? Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 27, and while we celebrate with festive ...

As Thanksgiving approaches, many Americans will reflect on the story of the holiday's origins - original settlers of America coming together to give thanks over a plentiful feast right here in ...

Like many Americans on Thanksgiving, I'll sit down to a delicious feast, perhaps with turkey (or in Texas, often BBQ!). After a little prodding, the guests will say what they're thankful for. Kids ...