Thanksgiving became a national holiday through the persistent efforts of writer and editor Sarah Josepha Hale and the ...

The Bath historical village offers a unique Thanksgiving experience with costumed interpreters, traditional food, and crafts ...

Thanksgiving is one of those holidays that brings up fond memories of family, friends, and of course, food. But there’s so much more to this holiday than just the turkey and the trimmings. Beyond the ...

Maxine Bryant, Ph.D. shares her opinion on the stories that established the American mythology and the truth needed to be ...

President Abraham Lincoln issued his famous “Proclamation of Thanksgiving” on Oct. 3, 1863, with the Civil War still raging. As is our annual tradition, we reproduce the text below in commemoration of ...

Editor's note: At the height of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln issued a Thanksgiving proclamation to encourage Americans “in every part of the United States, and also those who are at sea, ...

Today, Thanksgiving celebrates personal and communal gratitude. Families and friends gather to share a meal, express their ...

We tend to associate Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims in 1621. Shiny square buckles on boxy black shoes and a feast with the Indians, but in fact, this cherished national holiday actually began ...

Thanksgiving takes place on Nov. 27, 2025. Last year, the holiday was celebrated on Nov. 28, and on Nov. 23 in 2023.

Editor's note: In an effort to further promote unity in the United States, President Abraham Lincoln issued a proclamation in 1863 calling for a singular day to mark Thanksgiving. At the time, it was ...

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The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget ...