In some ways, Thanksgiving is a tradition that unites Americans. But the classic image of the Pilgrims obscures important ...

Goetze: While researching the historical and legendary 1621 Pilgrims’ Thanksgiving, I discovered interesting and somewhat contradictory material.

Thanksgiving is a time to express gratitude for all the blessings in our lives. However, it’s easy to get caught up in the ...

There were wild turkeys in North America in the 1620s, so there could have been turkeys at the first harvest festival, but ...

A mix of New England and British traditions and historical events led to the particular poultry you’ll find on Thanksgiving tables everywhere.

This was the event that now marks the first American day of Thanksgiving, even though many Indigenous peoples had long had rituals that included giving thanks and other European settlers had ...

Here's when Thanksgiving and Black Friday are, how to watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, plus a list of the remaining ...

Donna Vickroy is an award-winning reporter, editor and columnist who worked for the Daily Southtown for 38 years. She can be reached at [email protected].

Today, Thanksgiving celebrates personal and communal gratitude. Families and friends gather to share a meal, express their ...

For everyone who never misses their favorite shows, even if that means eating turkey in front of the TV.

Thanksgiving became a national holiday through the persistent efforts of writer and editor Sarah Josepha Hale and the ...

Celebrate the lives of Gary Domke and Hank Hester while reflecting on the Pilgrims’ courage, faith, and the first Thanksgiving—a tribute to resilience and freedom rooted in Judeo-Christian values.