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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: Timing, TV channel and more
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has become a staple for holiday viewers, and it’s not the only holiday parade set to be on display this week.
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Biden pardons the last turkeys of his presidency
The chosen pair, Peach and Blossom, will become agricultural ambassadors and retire at a farm in Southern Minnesota.
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Biden pardons two turkeys in final White House Thanksgiving
President Joe Biden participated in the 77th turkey pardoning at the White House, sparing two turkeys from Minnesota.
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Should you eat anything before your big Thanksgiving meal? Dietitians weigh in
It’s probably not the best idea to fast before the big feast, but the reason why may surprise you.
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Thanksgiving meal is historically cheap this year
A nationwide survey of grocery prices by the American Farm Bureau Federation showed that a Thanksgiving dinner this year is at its lowest level since 2021.
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‘Busiest Thanksgiving ever': How TSA plans to handle record air travel
The Thanksgiving travel rush is expected to be bigger than ever this year, with AAA predicting that nearly 80 million people in the U.S. will venture at least 50 miles from home.
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When's the last day you can safely thaw a turkey for Thanksgiving?
Although Thanksgiving for 2024 is still a few days away, you’re going to need to take your frozen turkey out of the freezer long before then, experts say.
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Campbell's reveals Illinois' favorite Thanksgiving side dish
There’s a new king of the mountain when it comes to side dishes at Thanksgiving, and Illinois’ pick is also the favorite of Americans.
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Thanksgiving dinner is historically affordable this year
You may not know it by looking at sticker prices in grocery aisles, but Thanksgiving dinner is more affordable than it has been in years.
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A Thanksgiving survival guide for parents of picky eaters
Parents, if you’ve experienced a Thanksgiving Day with kids who refuse to eat, judgmental questions from relatives on the topic and party-ending meltdowns from those hangry children … you’ve come to the right place.
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Takeout Thanksgiving: 27 restaurants offering grab-and-go meals for the holiday
Want one more thing to be grateful for on Thanksgiving? You’ll really be counting your blessings when you bite into a turkey that you didn’t have to cook yourself.
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Why is Thanksgiving so late this year? Here's an explanation
Thanksgiving is a day full of football and succulent feasts for millions of Americans, but why is the holiday occurring so late in 2024?
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Why do presidents pardon turkeys at the White House every Thanksgiving?
The presidential turkey pardon began back in the 1800s under President Abraham Lincoln.
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What is GivingTuesday? The annual day of charitable giving is coming up
Since it started as a hashtag in 2012, GivingTuesday, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, has become one of the biggest fundraising days of the year for nonprofits in the U.S.
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How to use your Thanksgiving leftovers: 12 non-traditional recipes
Here are some post-Thanksgiving recipes that will make you extra excited to have leftovers.
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When to take a turkey out of the freezer: How long it takes to thaw depends on these factors
Although Thanksgiving for 2024 is still seven days away, you’re going to need to take your frozen turkey out of the freezer long before then, experts say.
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TSA offers travel tips ahead of what could be busiest weekend on record
TSA federal directors say they anticipate screening 18.3 million people over the Thanksgiving travel week, which would set a new record for the holiday.
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TSA anticipates possibly record-breaking Thanksgiving travel
Ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, the Transportation Security Administration is preparing for a possibly record-breaking travel week. NBC Chicago’s Courtney Sisk reports.
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These major retailers will be closed for Thanksgiving 2024
Walmart, Target, Costco and many other major retailers will close their doors on Thanksgiving.
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Chicago firefighters demonstrate turkey fryer safety ahead of Thanksgiving
Members of the Chicago Fire Department demonstrated turkey fryer safety Wednesday ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. NBC Chicago’s Kye Martin reports.