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A brief hello and good morning, happy thanksgiving.

explores the evolving traditions and practices surrounding Thanksgiving in the United States. It examines the holiday's historical roots, its transformation into a national celebration, and how modern trends like food technology, consumer preferences, and environmental awareness are reshaping how Americans observe Thanksgiving. The text also investigates the changing ways that food is prepared, sourced, and shared during this holiday.

"Thanksgiving Traditions Explained" is an immersive podcast series hosted by Claire Delish that explores the rich history and cultural significance behind America's Thanksgiving celebrations. Each episode examines beloved traditions through detailed storytelling, from why turkey became the holiday centerpiece and the evolution of classic side dishes, to the origins of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with its giant balloon floats, to how football became inseparable from the holiday at every level. Claire combines culinary expertise with cultural analysis, revealing how commercial innovation,...

The Pilgrims' celebration of the first Thanksgiving is a keystone of America's national and spiritual identity. But is what we've been taught about them or their harvest feast what actually happened? And if not, what difference does it make? Through the captivating story of the birth of this quintessentially American holiday, veteran historian Tracy McKenzie helps us to better understand the tale of America's origins—and for Christians, to grasp the significance of this story and those like it.

In this atmospheric 1970s mystery set in Plymouth, Massachusetts, Detective Margaret "Peggy" Sullivan and her younger partner James Chen investigate a series of meticulously planned murders during Thanksgiving. The killer, Alice Cooper, is the presumed-dead daughter of restaurateurs who perished in a suspicious fire a decade earlier. Targeting members of an exclusive supper club who conspired to destroy her family's restaurant, Alice stages elaborate death scenes incorporating fine dining elements and holiday traditions. As the investigation unfolds, it reveals a deep conspiracy of class ...

"Thanksgiving at Julia's " is from the November 27, 2015 Food section of The New York Times. It was written by Julia Moskin and narrated by Sam Scholl.

Sarah Josepha Hale: The Woman Who Made Thanksgiving a National Holiday" - Part 1 of Our Thanksgiving Series On October 3, 1863, as the Civil War raged across a divided nation, President Abraham Lincoln took a moment to focus on gratitude. With the stroke of a pen, he established Thanksgiving as a national holiday, fulfilling a dream that one determined woman had pursued for nearly two decades. The story of how Thanksgiving became a unified American celebration weaves together persistence, politics, and the power of the written word. Sarah Josepha Hale, often remembered today as the author of "...

"Collecting Strays at the Thanksgiving Table" is from the November 20, 2016 Lifestyle section of The New York Times. It was written by Ann Patchett and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"There Are No Wrong Thanksgiving Wines" is from the November 08, 2016 Lifestyle section of The New York Times. It was written by Eric Asimov and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Easing Thanksgiving Pressure on Hosts, Cooks and Guests" is from the November 09, 2016 Technology section of The New York Times. It was written by Kit Eaton and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"How to Argue Fairly and Without Rancor (Hello, Thanksgiving!)" is from the November 16, 2016 Lifestyle section of The New York Times. It was written by Christine Hauser and narrated by Caroline Miller.