Families May Be Apart For Thanksgiving This Year, But Connections Burn Bright
While many are not spending Thanksgiving with family and friends, connecting virtually is keeping people close and thankful for each other.
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COVID-19 Throws A Wrench In Texas Family's Small Thanksgiving Plans
Rosalie Gonzalez has been eager to celebrate a small Thanksgiving at her home in San Antonio, Texas. But earlier this week, she received a text from her aunt, who tested positive for COVID-19.
There's No Stopping These Seniors; Even A Pandemic Can't Bring Them Down
Older people are more vulnerable to severe COVID-19. But recent research reveals older populations are less consumed by pandemic depression than those that are younger.
Yes, The Macy's Parade Is Still Happening This Year — But It'll Be A Bit Different
Instead of traveling the traditional 2.5-mile-route through New York City's Midtown, the Thanksgiving Day parade will take place in front of Macy's department store.
From Syria To America: A Teen Seeks A 'Safe Place' In The Universe
He was only 10 when the soldiers took away his father. Eventually the family fled to Jordan. But where would they go next? Their saga inspired a Pulitzer-winning graphic series in The New York Times.
From Around The World: How To Have A Happy(ish) Pandemic Thanksgiving
Folks in other countries have figured out ways to hold a safe traditional celebration at a time of quarantines and lockdowns. Here are a few hacks they've devised.
Families And Friends Mourn Loss Of Thanksgiving Traditions, Seek New Ones
Thanksgiving usually means gatherings and celebrating abundance. As the pandemic rules out crowded tables, Americans mourn missed traditions and build new ones.
Utah Mom Juggles Life Amid The Coronavirus Pandemic
Rachael Seranno of Ogden, Utah tries to figure out how to feed her family daily and keep them COVID-19 free. She's the mother of five, living in her father-in-law's two bedroom apartment.
Grandmother Uses Zoom To Share Thanksgiving Recipes With Family
NPR's Michel Martin talks with Erica Simon and her grandmother, Cora Whitlock, about sharing family recipes via Zoom and an unusual Thanksgiving during a pandemic.
In Michigan, Undocumented Immigrants Form Learning Pod So They Won't Lose Their Jobs
For the past six weeks, 24 students at Ann Arbor Community Learning Center have been doing their virtual classwork on computers provided by the public school district.