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  • Unrecognizable black father carrying Thanksgiving turkey while serving it for his family in dining room.

    Thanksgiving Myths We Should All Forget

    Think you know the true story of Thanksgiving? What you learned growing up, while participating in Thanksgiving pageants, may not be historically correct. In fact, everything you think you know — from the Pilgrims landing on Plymouth Rock to turkey making you…

  • Three vintage images of Thanksgiving: black and white image of a mother in the 1950s checking turkey in oven; little girl praying in front of a cooked turkey, David Schwimmer serving mashed potatoes at a volunteer program

    What Thanksgiving Looked Like When You Were Growing Up

    Americans have been celebrating Thanksgiving for longer than there has been a United States, and they’ve been recording the event in drawings, paintings, and photographs for nearly as long. Over the decades, the fashion and food has changed, but the…

  • AI-generated illustration of a Christmas breakfast casserole served on a table. The casserole is steaming hot and looks inviting. The table is festively decorated, featuring elements like a red and green tablecloth, Christmas-themed napkins, and candles.

    Rise and Shine: 17 Christmas Breakfast Casserole Recipes

    No one wants to be stuck in the kitchen on Christmas morning while the wrapping paper is flying. But it’d also be great to have something special for a holiday breakfast or brunch. Enter: the make ahead, overnight casserole. An…

  • Woman looking for wine in the beverage aisle of the supermarket and an image of Group of unrecognizable people toasting with wine during Thanksgiving dinner at dining table.

    The 6 Best Wines for Thanksgiving (and How To Pair Them)

    It’s well known that certain red wines pair well with steak and white wines pair well with fish. But what’s the best wine for Thanksgiving? Should you aim for something with high acidity or a bottle that’s a little more mellow?  You…

  • Danny DeVito, Dolly Parton, and Humphrey Bogart

    I Thought You’d Be Taller: Celebs Who Are Shorter Than You Realized

    Celebrities appear larger than life on screen, which is a real bonus for some actors who didn’t inherit tall genes from their parents. Many men who play tough guys on screen aren’t tall at all, and many famous female singers…

  • An illustration showing a group of angry customers surround a Spirit airplane and airline executives.

    Is Spirit Airlines Safe, and Why Is It So Cheap?

    Spirit Airlines’ reputation for crummy service remains unmatched. Just take a look at its review page, which is plastered with comments calling Spirit “the worst airline ever.” That said, there aren’t many carriers that offer $30 one-way tickets to major…