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Thanksgiving

Holiday history, turkey trivia, and Thanksgiving fun

Related Links Almanac: American Indians Encyclopedia: Thanksgiving Day Encyclopedia: Pilgrims Encyclopedia: Plymouth Colony Holidays: Religious and Secular Encyclopedia: Turkey

Holiday History

Thanksgiving History
From fall feast to national holiday

Thanksgiving by the Numbers
From the U.S. Census Bureau

Presidential Pardon
The turkey that lives to see another day

Lincoln's Thanksgiving Day Proclamation
The official proclamation delivered in October 1863

All About Turkeys

Carving the Perfect Turkey
Six steps to a perfectly carved meal

Turkey Trivia
How did the turkey get its name?

Fowl FAQs
Giblets, gobbling, and gizzards

Thanksgiving Fun

For Kids: How to Say "Thank You" in 26 Languages
Kiitos in Finnish; merci in French

Thanksgiving Crossword
27 Across: Made by family and friends at Thanksgiving

Turkey Day Quiz
How fast can a turkey trot?

Thanksgiving Movies
Relax with these Thanksgiving-themed movies