The history of White House Thanksgiving traditions date back ... Ever since, the country has celebrated Thanksgiving Day. But it wasn't until after a bill passed by Congress on Dec. 26, 1941 ...

Christmas and New Year's Day all fell on Thursdays. SLIDESHOW: Thanksgiving at the White House: Turkey pardons over the years After the White House was inundated with live birds sent as part of a ...

Thanksgiving is a bad day to be a turkey. Especially at a house with two dogs. So I salute our two guests of honor, Caramel, and Popcorn, for their bravery," Obama told the audience at the White ...