Nov 23 A historian explains how the Pilgrims took over Thanksgiving – and who has been erased By Thomas Tweed, The Conversation Communal rituals of giving thanks have a longer history in North America, and it was only around the turn of the 20th century that most people in the U.S. came to associate Thanksgiving with Plymouth “Pilgrims” and generic “Indians” sharing… Continue reading
Nov 22 How pecans went from ignored trees to a holiday staple — an expert explains the 8,000-year history By Shelley Mitchell, The Conversation Pecans are a truly American nut: They grew on George Washington’s estate, and they flew to space on an Apollo mission. Continue reading
Dec 02 TSA screened more than 3 million travelers at U.S. airports Sunday, setting a record By Associated Press FlightAware says more 6,800 flights were delayed on Sunday, with the highest numbers at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Chicago's O'Hare Airport. Continue reading
Nov 29 Retailers hope bigger Black Friday deals energize holiday shoppers By Anne D'Innocenzio Retailers in the United States and some other countries have spent weeks pushing early holiday deals, but they are trying to seduce customers with promises of bigger discounts on Black Friday. Continue reading
Nov 28 Watch 4:40 What PBS News Hour viewers are thankful for in 2024 By Courtney Norris Thanksgiving Day is about coming together with family and friends, enjoying delicious food and, of course, giving thanks. This holiday, we wanted to take a moment to hear from viewers like you, so we asked people across the country what… Continue watching
Nov 28 WATCH: Alaskan pilot airdrops Thanksgiving turkeys to off-grid residents By Mark Thiessen, Becky Bohrer, Associated Press In the remotest reaches of Alaska, there’s no relying on DoorDash to have Thanksgiving dinner — or any dinner — delivered. But some residents living well off the grid nevertheless have turkeys this holiday, thanks to the Alaska Turkey Bomb. Continue reading
Nov 27 Watch 10:14 Exploring how psychology can help bridge political divisions this Thanksgiving By Judy Woodruff, Connor Seitchik Just a few weeks after a divisive presidential election, millions of Americans are preparing to sit down with their families for Thanksgiving. According to some experts, the keys to moving forward lie not in politics, but in psychology. Judy Woodruff… Continue watching
Nov 25 How the TSA plans to handle the ‘busiest Thanksgiving ever’ By David Koenig, Associated Press At airports, the Transportation Security Administration says it could screen a record number of U.S. air travelers on Sunday. Continue reading
Nov 25 WATCH: Biden grants pardons to two turkeys in annual White House tradition By Bill Barrow, Associated Press The president welcomed 2,500 guests under sunny skies as he cracked jokes about the fates of "Peach" and "Blossom." He also sounded wistful tones about the last weeks of his presidency. Continue reading
Nov 23 Worried about the sugar in your cranberry sauce? A food scientist shares how to cook with fewer added sweeteners By Rosemary Trout, The Conversation Lots of the healthy raw ingredients used in holiday foods can end up overshadowed by sugar and starch, but with a few science-backed culinary tricks, you can make a delicious cranberry dish that’s Type 1 diabetes-friendly. Continue reading