Thanksgiving

2 people dressed as Pilgrims sitting atop turkey float in parade (© Charles Sykes/AP Images)

A photographic history of America’s Thanksgiving parade

Did you know that the famous Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has European origins? Learn more about this and other interesting parade facts.
Painting showing Pilgrims and Native Americans gathering to share meal (© Everett Collection/Shutterstock)

U.S. Thanksgiving resembles festivals around the world

American Thanksgiving celebrations share many of the traditions that make up harvest festivals across the globe.
Rainbow of autumn symbols and colors surrounding pumpkin (© Tatiana Kuzmina/Shutterstock)

At Thanksgiving, Americans reach out to those in need

Learn how two U.S. charities are helping the needy on Thanksgiving Day while navigating new safety requirements during a public health crisis.
Long table of military personnel eating a meal and talking and laughing (U.S. Marine Corps/Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez)

In pictures: U.S. troops celebrate Thanksgiving

Though far from home, Thanksgiving traditions old and new are carried on and shared by U.S. troops wherever they are around the world.
President Trump and others standing next to a turkey (© Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Thanksgiving turkey stops by the White House before going to college

Each year in the U.S., the president kicks off the winter holiday season in an official "turkey pardoning" ceremony in the White House's Rose Garden.
President Obama and his daughters standing next to live turkey (© AP Images)

Pardon a turkey? It’s a White House tradition before Thanksgiving.

Every year, the U.S. president will "pardon" a live turkey, ensuring that the bird will not be eaten as part of the traditional Thanksgiving feast.
President Obama and daughter Sasha volunteering at D.C. Central Kitchen in Washington (© AP Images)

As Thanksgiving ushers in U.S. holiday season, Americans give back

What is Thanksgiving and how is it celebrated? Racing, food donations and volunteering are some of the ways Americans give thanks and give back.

During winter holidays, Americans rejoice, reflect and reach out to those...

American winter holidays are as diverse as the people who celebrate them. But they have a few things in common: reflection and reaching out to the needy.

Everyday conversations: Thanksgiving in the U.S. [audio]

Practice American English by reading and listening to these real-world everyday conversations. Here, students discuss celebrating their first Thanksgiving.