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Biden pardons two turkeys in final White House Thanksgiving
President Joe Biden participated in the 77th turkey pardoning at the White House, sparing two turkeys from Minnesota.
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Should you eat anything before your big Thanksgiving meal? Dietitians weigh in
It’s probably not the best idea to fast before the big feast, but the reason why may surprise you.
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Thanksgiving meal is historically cheap this year
A nationwide survey of grocery prices by the American Farm Bureau Federation showed that a Thanksgiving dinner this year is at its lowest level since 2021.
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Thanksgiving weather forecast: Rain likely on NYC parade
New Yorkers heading to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday will unfortunately need to bring rain gear with them, according to the latest Storm Team 4 forecast. Rain is expected during the parade, but the good news is winds are expected to be less than 10 miles an hour, which would mean the balloons could fly. The Thanksgiving Day…
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‘Busiest Thanksgiving ever': How TSA plans to handle record air travel
The Thanksgiving travel rush is expected to be bigger than ever this year, with AAA predicting that nearly 80 million people in the U.S. will venture at least 50 miles from home.
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When's the last day you can safely thaw a turkey for Thanksgiving?
Although Thanksgiving for 2024 is still a few days away, you’re going to need to take your frozen turkey out of the freezer long before then, experts say.
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Thanksgiving dinner is historically affordable this year
You may not know it by looking at sticker prices in grocery aisles, but Thanksgiving dinner is more affordable than it has been in years.
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Early Thanksgiving travel rush begins
Airports in New York and nationwide are preparing for the travel rush as we head into the busy holiday season. News 4’s Melissa Colorado reports on what’s expected in the week ahead.
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A Thanksgiving survival guide for parents of picky eaters
Parents, if you’ve experienced a Thanksgiving Day with kids who refuse to eat, judgmental questions from relatives on the topic and party-ending meltdowns from those hangry children … you’ve come to the right place.
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Takeout Thanksgiving: 27 restaurants offering grab-and-go meals for the holiday
Want one more thing to be grateful for on Thanksgiving? You’ll really be counting your blessings when you bite into a turkey that you didn’t have to cook yourself.
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Why do presidents pardon turkeys at the White House every Thanksgiving?
The presidential turkey pardon began back in the 1800s under President Abraham Lincoln.
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What is GivingTuesday? The annual day of charitable giving is coming up
Since it started as a hashtag in 2012, GivingTuesday, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, has become one of the biggest fundraising days of the year for nonprofits in the U.S.
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How to use your Thanksgiving leftovers: 12 non-traditional recipes
Here are some post-Thanksgiving recipes that will make you extra excited to have leftovers.
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When to take a turkey out of the freezer: How long it takes to thaw depends on these factors
Although Thanksgiving for 2024 is still seven days away, you’re going to need to take your frozen turkey out of the freezer long before then, experts say.
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These major retailers will be closed for Thanksgiving 2024
Walmart, Target, Costco and many other major retailers will close their doors on Thanksgiving.
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Which stores will be open and which will be closed on Thanksgiving this year?
Here’s a list of what stores will be open and closed on Nov. 28, 2024.
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TSA prepares for anticipated busiest Thanksgiving air travel period on record
The Transportation Security Administration is preparing for what it estimates will be the busiest Thanksgiving travel period of record. The TSA estimated it will screen 18.3 million people at the nation’s airports from Tuesday, Nov. 26 (two days before Thanksgiving) to Monday, Dec. 2, a 6% increase from the same time in 2023. In 2024, passenger volumes have reached a…
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Thanksgiving is on the last possible date in 2024: Here's why the holiday feels late
If you think Thanksgiving feels later than usual in 2024, you are not alone. Thanksgiving Day in 2024 is falling on the last possible date the holiday could be in November. Thanksgiving always falls on the fourth Thursday in November, but this year, it’s coming on the last week of the month. The earliest possible date for Thanksgiving any year…
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Thanksgiving travel in the US to exceed pre-pandemic numbers
AAA projects that 79.9 million Americans will go 50 miles or more away from home over the Thanksgiving holidays.
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When is Thanksgiving 2024?: Here's what to know about the upcoming holiday
Thanksgiving is just days away, which means meals and time with family and friends, are just around the corner. The holiday is on the later side this year. Thanksgiving always falls on the fourth Thursday in November. The earliest possible date for Thanksgiving any year in Nov. 22 and the latest is Nov. 28. This year, Thanksgiving falls on that…