The biggest holiday in America for family and feasting, Thanksgiving Day celebrates the traditional harvest after Pilgrims came to these shores to seek a new life. The very first Thanksgiving was observed in Plymouth in 1621, when weary settlers were joined by Wampanoag Indians in celebration of a traditional Old World English harvest festival.

Thankfully, the Thanksgiving tradition continues today with turkey, savory stuffing and cranberry sauce, plus generous helpings of pumpkin pie and other desserts usually prepared using family recipes handed down from generation to generation.

Just up ahead, find more resources for Thanksgiving Day including fun facts on its colorful history - as well as guides to planning, organizing, and cooking up your own harvest festival - including turkey how to's, homemade decorations, family games and craft activities for kids of all ages, plus more instructions on what to do with all those turkey leftovers!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Apple Pie Recipes Just like mom used to make	Thanksgiving Decorations Do it yourself Thanksgiving
Black Friday Sales Christmas is coming ...	Thanksgiving Football What's on when
Cranberry Sauce Recipes Whole or jellied	Thanksgiving History It all began with the Mayflower ...
Mashed Potato Recipes Perfect everytime	Thanksgiving Parades Balloons, floats ... and Santa!
Pumpkin Pie Recipes A holiday favorite	Thanksgiving Prayers Blessings big and small
Sweet Potato Pie Recipes Dessert... or side dish?	Turkey How-to's Expert tips & instructions
Thanksgiving Clip Art Turkeys, pilgrims, and more	Turkey Leftover Recipes Soup, sandwiches and more
Thanksgiving Coloring Pages For kids of all ages	Turkey Stuffing Recipes Chestnut, sausage, herb
Thanksgiving Crafts Make your own holiday fun	More Recipes From gravy to dessert

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