Most of us will soon gather with friends and family to enjoy a Thanksgiving feast, but where did this tradition originate? Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 27, and while we celebrate with festive ...

A Felix the Cat balloon, followed by Terrible Turk and Willie Red Bird balloons are led down Broadway during the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, 24th November 1932. From turkey to football, ...

As Thanksgiving approaches, many Americans will reflect on the story of the holiday's origins - original settlers of America coming together to give thanks over a plentiful feast right here in ...

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier and Dave Schwan share the history of the very first Thanksgiving and the traditions that have developed over the years.

MARIETTA — Donning pilgrim hats and turkey feathers made of construction paper, over 100 kindergarteners from West Side Elementary School took the stage last week to perform their rendition of the ...

John D. Ragan reflects on the original meaning of Thanksgiving, rooted in the Pilgrims' search for religious freedom. He encourages us to remember and be grateful for those who sacrificed their lives ...

But most aren’t told that native people likely outnumbered English colonists 2-to-1 at the harvest feast in 1621. Early on in school, we learn to equate Thanksgiving with a feast between Pilgrims and ...