Thanksgiving Celebrations Vary by Region
Thanksgiving Day, a time to give thanks, will be celebrated in the United States on November 23 this year. Many Americans will mark the occasion by consuming the traditional fare of turkey and all the trimmings, with friends and family. How it is celebrated, however, varies by region. According to Google Trends, Americans have […]
Americans Think About Strange Stuff at Thanksgiving
Millions of Americans are getting ready for Thanksgiving, but a new Google Maps project shows they’re not necessarily thinking about turkey and stuffing. Google Maps looked at the most popular Thanksgiving Day searches over the past few years and found that many Americans are likely to skip cooking up a large feast on the big day. […]
Black Friday Originally Had Dark Meaning
Millions of Americans hit the stores on the Friday after Thanksgiving, a day that has been given the name “Black Friday.” Black Friday is seen as the start of the holiday shopping season, a time when U.S. retailers rake in 20 percent of the year’s profits. Many stores offer deep discounts to draw customers in […]
For Native Americans, Thanksgiving Can Be a Mixed Blessing
Growing up, attorney Anita Shifflett celebrated Thanksgiving in the same way as most other Americans, by getting together with relatives to enjoy a hearty meal. “Thanksgiving meant family,” said Shifflett, a card-carrying member of the Native American Lumby tribe. “You had to go home for Thanksgiving. You had to go back to the tribe. My […]