Axios Explains: Thanksgiving's troubled history
Context: The first proclamation of an American "Thanksgiving" was November 1, 1777, when the 13 colonies joined together to celebrate the victory of the British at Saratoga. From then, Thanksgiving was sporadic and celebrated on different days in different states after the U.S. gained its independence.
Why Do We Eat Turkey on Thanksgiving? Some History on the Holiday Meal
A lot of people like eating turkey on Thanksgiving, but do you know why that is? Here's a history lesson on why turkey has become a Thanksgiving meal staple.
Thanksgiving: Part of "Broken Circle Holiday"
Traditional American Thanksgiving acknowledges a feast shared between Pilgrims and Indigenous Native people. Today, we are supposed to celebrate Thanksgiving, which is part of the  “Broken Circle” corporate holidays.
When was the first Thanksgiving and who attended it? Here's some history on the holiday.
Here's a bit of history about Thanksgiving and traditions surrounding the holiday. Who attended the first Thanksgiving? In the lead-up to the 2020 ele
What did they serve on the first Thanksgiving? How the fourth Thursday in November became a holiday
Thanksgiving has been synonymous with things like turkey, food, Native Americans, pilgrims and much more for generations, but the day of thanks has been an ever-evolving holiday since it was first reportedly held before the United States existed as a country.
Lincoln gave us Thanksgiving as a time to unite. We owe it to him to try
Thanksgiving is more than just turkey and pumpkin pie. It's a time to heal our nation's wounds and unite. Abraham Lincoln ...
When was the first Thanksgiving and when did it become a holiday? What to know
As many prepare to gather around the table for annual Thanksgiving feasts and celebrations, some might wonder when the ...
How the first Pilgrims and the Puritans differed in their views on religion and respect for Native Americans
For the Pilgrims, what we today know as Thanksgiving was not a feast; rather, it was a spiritual devotion. Thanksgiving was a ...
Historian shares true story of the Pilgrims, first Thanksgiving
What makes the story of 102 Pilgrims so unique and important to American history is their unyielding commitment to religious freedom, justice, and civil government.
Why do we eat turkey on Thanksgiving? The history of the holiday's traditional foods
Why is Thanksgiving traditionally associated with turkey and other specific foods? We asked a history expert why we eat what ...
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When Was the Very First Thanksgiving?
And while we know that our Thanksgiving holiday tradition goes back a long way, when was the first Thanksgiving? And did the ...
Armstrong Williams: Thanksgiving in a world that forgets gratitude
Look on the sunny side of life — endless opportunities to flourish based on skill, foresight, industry, and ambition. Do not be held in bondage to the past. Move on. Life is imperfect as mankind is ...
When was the first NFL Thanksgiving game? History of tradition, every team's record
The Lions and Cowboys are the two mainstays on Thanksgiving, with Detroit playing their first game in 1934 and Dallas joining ...
Ditch the fork for tradition’s sake: All about the first Thanksgiving
While the 1621 feast wasn’t called “Thanksgiving” at the time, it set the stage for a holiday that would become a cornerstone ...
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What really happened at the 1st Thanksgiving?
The Pilgrims and Wampanoag shared a harvest feast, but it didn't happen the way you were likely taught in school.