Contrary to legend, it didn’t have any place of pride in the Pilgrims’ 1621 feast, which few associated with Thanksgiving until decades after the holiday had become a national tradition.

This Thanksgiving, the words "pass me the screen" could be uttered as many times as requests for more turkey and stuffing. Experts have predicted fewer people will be traveling this year to see ...

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Every year families gather around tables across the USA to celebrate Thanksgiving. But how did it become an official holiday? The idea of creating a formal national holiday originated with Abraham ...