The Real History and Dark Truth of Thanksgiving in America

“Narratives of a harmonious Thanksgiving celebration were created to justify westward expansion and Manifest Destiny,” ...

How the Plymouth Pilgrims took over Thanksgiving – and who history left behind

In some ways, Thanksgiving is a tradition that unites Americans. But the classic image of the Pilgrims obscures important ...
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When is Thanksgiving in 2025? Here's what we know, why we celebrate the holiday

Here are some options to go with the NFL games Thanksgiving folklore dates back to 1621 when the Pilgrims celebrated a harvest feast with the Wampanoag people in Plymouth, Massachusetts. According to ...
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What did they eat at the first Thanksgiving in 1621? Likely not turkey. Here's the history

As you sit down to eat Thanksgiving dinner this year, you may wonder where the holiday feast comes from. Though dishes like turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie are known as classic ...

Here are 5 things to do after Thanksgiving with your family in New Hampshire

With Black Friday and Small Business Saturday immediately following Thanksgiving, the most obvious choice for an activity after the holiday is shopping. Along with deals at department stores, outlets ...
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When was the first Thanksgiving and who attended it? Here's some history on the holiday.

Thanksgiving is celebrated on Thursday, Nov. 28 this year, and as the holiday quickly approaches many are left wondering: When was the first Thanksgiving? What were the first Thanksgiving Day ...