Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a public holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November throughout the United States. It originated as a harvest festival of giving thanks and although it has historical roots in religious and cultural traditions, has long been celebrated in a secular manner centered around food, family, and friends celebrating together.

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10 Thanksgiving Myths Dispelled
Read about these 10 Thanksgiving Myths and separate the fact from the fiction.
Mystery Science Theater 3000 Turkey Day Marathon
Think football and parades are the only Thanksgiving traditions around? The Mystery Science Theater 3000 Turkey Day Marathon is back, now streaming online with six timeless episodes taken from the recent fan survey of the 100 Most Popular Classic MST3K Episodes, as well as brand-new episode intros!
National Geographic Kids - First Thanksgiving
National Geographic Kids serves up a history lesson for kids about the First Thanksgiving, including fun quizzes and games.
Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade
The oldest Thanksgiving Day parade in the country takes place right here in Philadelphia!
Surviving Thanksgiving
Dreading the post-election Thanksgiving dinner table conversation this year? Here are some survival tips. Good Luck!
Thanksgiving Dinner Alternatives
Aiming to avoid the cooking, baking, and scrubbing of pots and pans this Thanksgiving? Head out to one of these restaurants or call for take-out!
Thanksgiving High School Football Rivalries
Get the latest scores and rankings for all the Thanksgiving high school football rivalries throughout Philadelphia.
Thanksgiving Menus
The Food Network has lots of great recipes and cooking tips to plan your Thanksgiving menu.
Thanksgiving Movie Quiz
If you think you're an ace at Thanksgiving movie trivia, put your turkey where your mouth is, and take this quiz!
Thanksgiving Week in Philadelphia 2016
Celebrate the long weekend with parades, dinners, holiday attractions, and more!
What Was on the Menu at the First Thanksgiving?
Traditional Thanksgiving dinner includes turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes but the First Thanksgiving likely included wildfowl, corn, porridge and venison.