Nov 20 Watch 8:22 How teachers are debunking some of the myths of Thanksgiving By Kavitha Cardoza, Education Week School children in the U.S. often celebrate Thanksgiving by dressing up as pilgrims and “Indians.” But these traditions tend to perpetuate myths that are offensive to Native American communities. Education correspondent Kavitha Cardoza takes a look at a new movement… Continue watching
Nov 20 Watch 3:56 The surprising history behind the Thanksgiving turkey pardon The tradition of the U.S. president’s pardoning a turkey at Thanksgiving was repeated once again at the White House, as President Trump performed the ritual before heading to Mar-a-Lago. But what started this peculiar custom? Yamiche Alcindor reports on the… Continue watching
Nov 20 WATCH: President Trump pardons Thanksgiving turkeys ‘Peas’ and ‘Carrots’ A pair of South Dakota turkeys named "Peas" and "Carrots" received a pardon from President Donald Trump on Tuesday. Continue reading
Nov 19 How to cook the perfect Thanksgiving turkey, according to science By Jamie Leventhal Thanksgiving turkeys often come out dry and tasteless, but not this year. Here's how you can use basic chemistry to make a stunning main dish for you and your guests to gobble down. Continue reading
Nov 19 7 easy ways to give back this holiday season By Larisa Epatko As the holidays approach, we look at some simple ways to contribute to charitable efforts in your community and bring others a little cheer. Continue reading
Nov 19 If you cook Thanksgiving turkey, be careful amid salmonella outbreak By JoNel Aleccia, Kaiser Health News Federal health officials have identified no single source of the outbreak of Salmonella Reading, which has sickened at least 164 people in 35 states during the past year. Continue reading
May 31 Smartphone tracking data reveals that the 2016 election season spoiled Thanksgiving By Nsikan Akpan Americans gave up 74 million hours of Thanksgiving in 2016 due to fears of political strife, according to a study published Thursday in Science Magazine. Continue reading
Nov 24 On Black Friday, the psychology of retail rage By Jaeha Lee, The Conversation New research shows how human emotions affect the likelihood to misbehave on Black Friday, as well as a significant difference between men and women. Continue reading
Nov 23 Watch 4:01 The real story behind the White House turkey pardon ceremony By Lisa Desjardins The presidential pardon is bestowed to one lucky turkey every year in November. But why has theatrical, annual tradition become part of our American holiday traditions? Lisa Desjardins has the answer. Continue watching
Nov 23 Column: This Black Friday, do something different. Get outdoors By Richard Coolidge This year on Black Friday, take your dog for a walk, go on a hike, explore a beach, get out on the water, play a board game, spend time with those who matter. Continue reading