7 Overlooked Thanksgiving Rituals, According to Sociologists
The first major sociological study of Thanksgiving appeared in the Journal of Consumer Research in 1991. Here’s what the authors learned.
The first major sociological study of Thanksgiving appeared in the Journal of Consumer Research in 1991. Here’s what the authors learned.
Whether you love canned cranberry sauce or hate it, the way it’s packaged is pretty brilliant.
We now have a stuffing-flavored potato chip thanks to ALDI.
We all have our favorite Thanksgiving side dishes, but do other U.S. residents feel the same about them?
Save some time and energy with Butterball’s new “cook from frozen” turkey.
The day after Thanksgiving, one of the busiest shopping days of the year, has a rather sinister label: Black Friday. How did that happen?
It’s the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season, but where did this tradition start? And just how big is it?
Here’s something else to stress about for Thanksgiving.
When your uncle starts to talk politics, get the conversation back on track with these Thanksgiving tidbits instead.
Before you talk turkey this Thanksgiving, find out what we know about the phrase’s meaning and origins.
Popovers make a delicious alternative—or supplement—to the classic stuffing and rolls served with a traditional turkey dinner.
Those frilly paper caps on your turkey's legs have been called “turkey frills,” “turkey booties,” and even “turkey panties.” Here’s where they came from.
Since the 1920s, Macy's has sent more than 90 versions of its famed Thanksgiving Day Parade down the streets of Manhattan.
To prevent spilled dishes and spoiled perishables from ruining the meal, check out these tips for safely packing and transporting food to Thanksgiving dinner.
From ‘The Sopranos’ to ‘It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia,’ these TV shows capture all the things you love (or hate) about Thanksgiving.
According to a new survey, many Americans would be happy to skip the turkey altogether on Thanksgiving—but that's not their most hated dish.
Don’t leave your Thanksgiving grocery shopping to the last minute this year. Aldi, Publix, and Trader Joe’s are among the businesses giving employees the day off on the fourth Thursday in November.
Here’s what you need to know about the art of brining a turkey—including how long you should brine it.
The slice of pumpkin pie is tucked among the turkey, Brussels sprouts, and squash in this Thanksgiving food hidden image puzzle.
Ever wondered if yams and sweet potatoes are the same thing? Read this before sitting down to Thanksgiving dinner.
Pumpkin pie was actually born in Europe—until American colonists claimed it as their own in the late 18th century.
'Christmas creep' is getting stronger, with chocolate Santas popping up the second Halloween wraps. Here's why.
We look back at the history of Thanksgiving to explain how turkey, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie got on your plate.
The loose flesh that hangs from a turkey’s neck isn’t the most attractive part of the bird—to humans, at least.