'Let's Turkey Trot': Festive Music About Fowl
From bourgeois turkeys to Mother Goose, music commentator Miles Hoffman introduces us to classical music about fowls.
Thanksgiving
'Thank You, America': A Crowdsourced Holiday Poem That's A Blessing To Read
NPR recently wanted to know: What about America are you most thankful for? Our audience answered, and writer Kwame Alexander crafted an epic poem of celebration and gratitude from the replies.
A Thanksgiving Feast With Space At The Table For Grief
The Charlotte, N.C. support group Mothers of Murdered Offspring hosts an annual Thanksgiving meal for families who have lost a loved one to homicide.
Unwanted Sides Of Rain, Cold And Snow Could Complicate Thanksgiving Travel
AAA predicts some 54 million Americans will travel during the days around Thanksgiving. Unseasonable weather could cause headaches.
Pass The Pie, Cherish The Day: A Thanksgiving Playlist
We've cooked up the perfect playlist to get the gratitude flowing this Thanksgiving.
Thousands Of Fire Evacuees To Spend The Holiday Without Homes
The community shaken by California's Camp Fire is finding ways to come together for Thanksgiving.
President Trump Pardons 2 Thanksgiving Turkeys
The two hefty toms, named "Peas" and "Carrots," starred in the White House turkey pardon, one of the odder White House holiday traditions.
Turkey And Tamales: People Of Color Share Their Multicultural Thanksgivings
For many immigrant families, Thanksgiving is a time to take part in an American tradition, but it's also a great excuse to gather and eat the foods of their culture with friends and family.
Pardon Me, Turkey, Is This Stool Taken? Scientists Turn Poultry Poop Into Fuel
When heated under proper conditions, turkey droppings transform into a form of coal, and serve as a renewable resource. Just think: Someday you might roast your holiday turkey using its own excrement.
Share Your Story: What Issues Will Your Family Debate This Thanksgiving?
What issues do you expect your family to debate this Thanksgiving? And what's your strategy for confronting difficult topics? Tell us your story and you may be featured on Morning Edition.