Who Doesn't Like Sweet Potatoes? This Kenyan Researcher, For One
True confession: I will not eat sweet potatoes on Thanksgiving. Or any other time of the year. It all has to do with my Kenyan childhood.
Thanksgiving
That Year I Cooked Spaghetti Omelets In Benin For Thanksgiving
The Peace Corps volunteer thought she would miss her family and the traditional holiday fixings. But she found new reasons to be thankful during her time in the West African nation of Benin.
Confusion In The Kitchen? Thanksgiving Help Lines Are Just A Call Away
Expert-staffed hotlines by companies including Butterball, Ocean Spray and Betty Crocker help thousands of home cooks each holiday season.
'Extend A Little Grace' — Navigating Food Allergies And Sensitivities At Thanksgiving
When one person's treasured family recipe is another person's edible assault weapon, setting the menu for a holiday meal can be a struggle. Here's how to take the stress out of food discussions.
Family Shares Their Oaxacan Tradition Of Giving Thanks In New Cookbook
Thanksgiving might be the most Oaxacan holiday in the U.S.; Guelaguetza, the name of the Lopez family's award-winning Los Angeles restaurant, is a Zapotec word meaning "to give and receive."
Teachers, Tell Us How You Teach Thanksgiving
In many places, students dress up as Pilgrims and Indians to learn the familiar story of the first Thanksgiving. If you're a teacher in the United States, how are you teaching Thanksgiving this year?
Hot Pot, Curry And Sushi: How America Celebrated Thanksgiving
More than 1,500 NPR readers responded to our call out for photos and stories about their multicultural Thanksgiving meals.
The Political News Didn't Stop Over Thanksgiving. Here's What You Missed
Over the long weekend, President Trump aired several grievances, the federal government published a report on global warming and U.S. border agents fired tear gas at migrants at the border.
'An Opportunity To Be Thankful': Reflecting On A First Thanksgiving In The U.S.
Roy Daley immigrated to the U.S. from Honduras 50 years ago. At StoryCorps, he talks about his first impressions of America and how he learned the meaning of Thanksgiving in those early weeks.
Couple Finds $1.8 Million Lottery Ticket While Cleaning House Before Thanksgiving
The winning jackpot ticket had been lying around for months on the Louisiana couple's nightstand. Turns out the scrap of paper was worth nearly $2 million and they found it just in time.