Frantic Thanksgiving travelers should give each other some grace. As is tradition, millions of Americans will cross many a state line to be with loved ones over Thanksgiving weekend — which means the same hoards of holidaymakers will return from whence they came on what has been called the busiest travel day of the year. … Read more
Mercury retrograde is coming in hot and ready. As the least loved astrological transit, Mercury retrograde is synonymous with stress, nostalgia, communication breakdowns and relationship resurrections. It’s enough to make anyone want to eat their feelings. “Mercury Retrograde makes us crave comfort food for emotional grounding and a quick dopamine boost. With studies showing that … Read more
After several years of rising food prices, Americans are finally getting a break at the Thanksgiving table, mainly due to falling turkey costs. The average cost of a traditional feast for a holiday gathering has dropped this year, according to new data from Wells Fargo and the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), with turkey, dinner rolls and … Read more
They’re gobbling down these slices. Pino’s Pizza of Deer Park has something savory to be thankful for this Turkey Day — their viral Thanksgiving pizza pie, which is served with sliced roasted turkey breast, gravy, sausage and apple cornbread stuffing and topped off with cranberry sauce. Customers trot from far and wide to get their hands … Read more
The Federal Aviation Administration is gearing up for its busiest Thanksgiving travel holiday since 2010 next week. In a news release on Friday, the agency said it’s expecting more than 52,000 flights on Tuesday, Nov. 25 alone. “Thanks to the dedication of our air traffic controllers and every FAA employee, we are ready for the … Read more
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will now charge passengers $18 if they show up at airport checkpoints without an acceptable form of identification, such as a passport or REAL ID. The enforcement comes as TSA launches a “modernized alternative identity verification program” for travelers who do not have a passport or REAL ID. “This modernized program provides … Read more
Good ol’ pumpkin pie … just like Walmart used to make? To be clear, the buy-everything-here megachain does still bake and sell the classic holiday dessert staple — but that doesn’t mean everyone thinks it necessarily should. Chowhound tasted and ranked six store-bought pumpkin pies, and Walmart bakery’s version finished in dead last. Walmart’s Thanksgiving … Read more
Gobble up these deals. With Thanksgiving around the corner, the time has come to start planning the holiday spread. Some grocers are hoping to make the process easier — and cheaper — by offering meal deals for the holiday, so you can make a delicious spread without compromising your wallet. There’s a wide range of … Read more
‘Tis the season for the hottest dinner table debate: Apple or pumpkin pie? While there might not be anything quite as American as apple pie, for a small sliver of the year, the classic dessert gets edged out by a seasonal star featuring the orange gourd. At Hoosier Mama Pie Company in Chicago, apple pie is the … Read more
An Oklahoma city is in the holiday spirit. Through its Food for Fines program, the city of Chickasha’s municipal court and library allows for food donations in exchange for lowering or eliminating fines for offenses like traffic violations and overdue books. Those in Chickasha, Okla., with violations or fines at Chickasha’s municipal court and public … Read more
This Thanksgiving will cost the average American almost $1,000, new research has revealed. That’s according to a survey of 2,000 U.S. adults who celebrate Thanksgiving, split evenly by generation. Results found that those polled will spend an average of $175 on food alone this year and another $110 on drinks. But meal time necessities aren’t … Read more
Empty nesters are using their kids’ favorite holiday meals to attract them home for the holidays, according to a new survey. The poll of 1,000 U.S. “empty nesters” — parents whose kids have already moved out of the home — found more than half (54%) plan on having their children come home for the holidays … Read more
I admit: Never in a million years could I put the “butch” in “butcher.” But there is something more authentic, potentially fulfilling and maybe even fun about going full Pilgrim and throwing yourself into Thanksgiving preparations in one of the most old-school ways possible. Who needs a Butterball when you can actually have a ball … Read more
Beware of fowl play. Thanksgiving is supposed to be a day of celebration — but it’s actually one of the most dangerous holidays on the calendar. It’s all too easy to go from breaking bread to breaking bones. No one knows this better than me. I’ve worked in the ER on Thanksgiving for the last … Read more
According to new research, over half of Americans have a Thanksgiving recipe that’s been passed down from generation to generation within their family. The survey of 5,000 Americans, evenly split across all 50 states, found that 55% have a treasured family recipe that’s been shared through the years. Almost three in five (58%) African American … Read more
The pie’s the limit for macaroni and cheese lovers. Fall is the time of year when people love to indulge in comfort foods — especially with Thanksgiving around the corner — and Kraft has combined two favorites to create a unique new meal. The brand new Apple Pie-flavored Kraft Mac & Cheese combines “two of … Read more
America might be going cold turkey on turkey. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the nation’s turkey flock has decreased to the smallest size in 40 years — and a fall rebound in avian flu cases is adding to the damage. Due to tighter production and losses from disease, wholesale turkey prices are about 40% … Read more
Talk about an expensive holiday getaway. The holiday travel season is right around the corner, and the top two destinations people are flocking to for Thanksgiving might surprise you. HotelPlanner, a travel tech company and hotel booking platform, looked at hotel bookings in 2024 and 2025 for Thanksgiving weekend in the five major US cities: Las Vegas, … Read more
Two sisters performed a real-life ‘Parent Trap’ on their grandparents – by pretending to be each other to see if they noticed. Danielle Hendricks, 26, and her little sister, Alexa, 23, surprised their grandparents, Shirley and Dan Carter, 84 and 85 respectively, for Thanksgiving. Their grandparents knew Danielle was visiting but didn’t realize Alexa had … Read more
Ever dreamt about a way to combine your favorite Thanksgiving and Christmas foods? Now you can — in the form of a hot dog. Sam’s Club has given their popular hot dog a holiday makeover, introducing the Holidog. The Club Mash Up Holidog is a combo of mashed potatoes and Christmas cookies. Sam’s Club The … Read more