Trying to explain the true history of Thanksgiving to a child is nearly impossible. The sanitized version many Americans grew up with - Pilgrims and Native Americans sharing a harmonious feast - ...
Colonial Americans, including George Washington, celebrated countless "thanksgivings" throughout their lives – just not in the same way we do today. During the American Revolution, colonial ...
In some ways, Thanksgiving is a tradition that unites Americans. But the classic image of the Pilgrims obscures important parts of the country’s story. Nine in 10 Americans gather around a table to ...
Like many Americans on Thanksgiving, I'll sit down to a delicious feast, perhaps with turkey (or in Texas, often BBQ!). After a little prodding, the guests will say what they're thankful for. Kids ...