The first Thanksgiving likely didn't even have turkey. Here's how the meal came to be as we know it today.

It was held by the English Pilgrims of Plymouth Colony and members of the Wampanoag Nation. The gathering was to celebrate the Pilgrims’ first successful corn harvest in the “New World,” which was ...

Nine in 10 Americans gather around a table to share food on Thanksgiving. At this polarizing moment, anything that promises to bring Americans together warrants our attention. But as a historian of ...

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 ...

Explore the history of pumpkin pie, from its early recipes to evolving as a Thanksgiving staple, and how the dessert defines the fall season.

Why do I always make sweet potato casserole for Thanksgiving dinner? And why do grocery stores highlight all the ingredients for green bean casserole every November? Traditions are a big part of the ...

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 ...