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Where Thanksgiving began
Maryland WeatherAstronauts aboard the International Space Station in 2007 snapped this photo of Cape Cod, where the Pilgrims first stepped ashore in November 1620 and, on the west side of Cape Cod Bay, Plymouth harbor, where they established their colony.Their first...Tags: Holidays, Thanksgiving, NASA, Space Programs
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The stuff of tradition for a Thanksgiving meal
Sun reporterToday we continue our three-week series to get you ready for a no-fuss Thanksgiving feast. In the 1970 black comedy Diary of a Mad Housewife, Tina Balser's obnoxious young daughters rebel at the Thanksgiving dinner table because she has altered the...Tags: Foods and Beverages, Baking Powder, Garlic, Bacon, Periodicals
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American original
Every red-blooded American knows that when it comes to Thanksgiving, cranberries are as American as apple pie. Contrary to popular belief, cranberries didn't come over on the Mayflower, though, but were a staple of Native Americans long before the first...Tags: Native Americans, Holidays, Cranberries, Thanksgiving, Minority Groups
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Readers weigh in on non-Christian holidays
Greg: I'm not really sure what your point was in discussing days off for religious holidays like Diwali, a Hindu holiday. As you know, the U.S. is a Judeo-Christian country and we choose to take religious (Christian) days off. I hope you were not trying...
Tags: Hanukkah, Belief and Faith, Michael Jackson, Holidays, Religious Festivals
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A new Thanksgiving tradition -- door busters?
Turkey, stuffing - and a $97 TV if you could wake up in time. This may not have been the Pilgrims' idea of Thanksgiving, but they never got door-buster price discounts. For shoppers who just couldn't wait until Black Friday, many retailers opened...
Tags: Turkey (animal), Holidays, Thanksgiving, Kmart, Black Friday (shopping)
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Top 10 rides and slides at Indiana's Holiday World
Holiday World in Santa Claus, Ind., may be the only place on Earth where you can celebrate Christmas, Thanksgiving, Halloween and the Fourth of July all in a single day. Photos: Top 10 Holiday World rides and attractions The family-owned theme park...
Tags: Amusement and Theme Parks, International Travel, Trips and Vacations, Gardens and Parks, Tourism and Leisure
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Black Friday creep is ruining Thanksgiving
To the people who pitched tents earlier this week on sidewalks in front of Best Buy stores everywhere: You represent what's wrong with America. Thanksgiving was once the perfect holiday. Delectable food. No gift-giving or receiving. Football and old...
Tags: Walmart, National Retail Federation, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Employees
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Chan Lowe: Thanksgiving 2012
When the Pilgrims set sail from Leiden back in the early 17th century, if any of them had ever heard of China it was probably from fantastical tales spun by storytellers. After a less-than-relaxing cruise, they managed to disembark in the New World...
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We had real first Thanksgiving, special pumpkins
My family once had a neighbor, a belle of the Old South, who was fond of the phrase, "Of course, you know . . . ," which she would usually follow with a juicy disclosure. In that spirit, I'll deliver a timely if not exactly sensational tidbit of...
Tags: U.S. Army, University of Central Florida, Pumpkin, Trips and Vacations, Thanksgiving
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Justin McLeod's Blog
August 15
Goodbye
They say all good things must come to an end. With that, I'm leaving WDBJ and the news business. I've accepted a position as the community relations coordinator for Roanoke City Schools. There are several reasons why I'm switching...Tags: Lady Gaga, Martin Luther King Jr., Political Candidates, Disc Jockeys, Fox Broadcasting Company
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Late Night: Jon Stewart officially declares war on Christmas
Show TrackerJon Stewart: On "The Daily Show," Jon Stewart officially declares war on Christmas.... -
Let's talk more than turkey with these books
Sink your teeth into these delicious Thanksgiving titles. "Over the River and Through the Wood: The New England Boy's Song About Thanksgiving Day," by L. Maria Child (Ages 3 to 5) Illustrations by Matt Tavares accompany Child's original lyrics of this...Tags: Turkey, New York City, Holidays, Entertainment Events, Pumpkin
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