Michelle Howard: Stuffing: The Real Value Of Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving does not seem to fuel the eternal combustion engines of American consumption in the way other holidays do, though we may consume a month's worth of calories in one meal.
[original post by Michelle Howard]
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9 Ways To Show Your Gratitude On Thanksgiving Day

Ways to express your gratitude this Thanksgiving? Don't worry, we've got you covered with nine ways you can show what you're grateful for this year by giving back to others who may not be faring as well. ...
[original post by The Huffington Post News Editors]
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Friday will tell what's in store for upcoming retail season - Riverside Press Enterprise

When the holiday shopping season kicks into high gear the day after Thanksgiving, retailers will find out whether their hot deals are enough to end a months-long spending freeze in Inland Southern California, still rocked from the recession. Steep ...
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Lions declare Thanksgiving Day game a sellout - Detroit News

Allen Park -- The Lions' annual Thanksgiving Day game against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday is officially a sellout, the team announced Monday, so the game will be shown on local television (Fox2). Eight of the Lions' previous 11 home games ...
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Pass The Dessert: America's Thanksgiving Recipes (NPR)

For many of us, Thanksgiving is linked to memories of turkey, stuffing and cranberry dressing. But a culinary history of the "other" American holiday shows that a rich variety of desserts have been in and out of fashion over the decades. Chris Kimball of America's Test Kitchen features Thanksgiving favorites from days gone by.
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Richland Elementary kindergartners talk about Thanksgiving turkeys (Dallas Morning News)

MONA REEDER/DMN From left: Ali Ubaid, Arsema Biadgelne and Daniel Vides played a counting game about Thanksgiving turkeys in Libby Gordon's kindergarten class at Richland Elementary last Wednesday.Kindergarten students at Richland Elementary have been gabbing about gobblers. Students swapped tips on how to prepare the delectable bird, recited a turkey poem, told a turkey tale, colored a turkey ...
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Thanksgiving Travel Tips - CBS News

If you're dreading heading out to the airport, train station or highway this Thanksgiving, listen up; Genevieve Shaw Brown, Senior Editor for Travelocity, has some tips for stress free holiday travel. (CBS) If you're dreading heading out to the ...
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Thanksgiving Wine Pairings - Slashfood

Photo: Mr. T in DC, Flickr From stuffing to pumpkin pie, Thanksgiving's traditional dishes are rich and heavy. To complement these big flavors, th.
[original post by Kristine Hansen]
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For This Thanksgiving, Far Too Many Americans Will Go Hungry ...

My landlady told me a few days ago how surprised she was to hear an interview on the local NPR station with two families from our neighborhood, who were some of the 100 local families using a local church's food bank.
[original post by Susie Madrak]
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In brief: Offices to close for Thanksgiving (Memphis Commercial Appeal)

All federal, state, county and municipal offices in DeSoto County will be closed Thursday in observance of Thanksgiving.The holiday also alters the garbage pickup schedule throughout the county.DeSoto County, Hernando, Olive Branch, Southaven and Walls will have Thursday routes picked up Friday and Friday routes picked up Saturday. The county's rubbish pit on Sandidge Road will be closed ...
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Mom's the word: Thanksgiving is all about the happy foods (Whittier Daily News)

You can say Thanksgiving is all about being grateful and remembering and you'd be right. But food is a huge portion of anyone's Thanksgiving too.
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Make: Online : CRAFT Thanksgiving roundup

We have some special Thanksgiving recipes on CRAFT to make your feast extra delicious. Check 'em all out! Thanksgiving Feast: How-To Brine & Roast a Turkey Thanksgiving Feast: Side Dishes Thanksgiving Feast: Pumpkin Pie with Caramel ...
[original post by Becky Stern]
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Thanksgiving dinner cheaper in Nebraska - Grand Island Independent

An annual announcement as the Thanksgiving holiday approaches is the American Farm Bureau's annual price survey of the cost of Thanksgiving dinner. This year, Farm Bureau found that Thanksgiving dinner for 10 cost $42.91 on average, or $1.70 or 4 ...
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Obama Afghan decision to come after Thanksgiving (AFP via Yahoo! News)

President Barack Obama will wait until after Americans mark Thanksgiving on November 26 to announce whether or not to he will send reinforcements to Afghanistan, his spokesman Robert Gibbs said Friday.
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Thanksgiving coupons (FOX30 / CBS47 Jacksonville)

ORANGE PARK, Fla.-- There are online coupons for everything you need to have a tasty Thanksgiving meal.
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Craftzine.com blog : Martha Stewart's Vegetarian Thanksgiving

This is a meal that needs nothing to shine except fresh vegetables made with love!
[original post by Brookelynn]
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HOSPITAL HOSTS 21st ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER - TCPalm

VERO BEACH — Indian River Medical Center will host its 21st annual Thanksgiving Dinner for senior citizens and others unable to share a holiday meal with their families. A traditional Thanksgiving turkey-and-trimmings meal will be served between 11 ...
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Residents find special ways to celebrate Thanksgiving - Hendricks County Flyer

Thanksgiving for most means food, family, and football. But not everyone gets to completely enjoy all three. Some in the community have taken it upon themselves to help fill the void. John and Tiny Bailey, owner of Bailey’s Jury Room on the ...
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What no pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving? Shortages? - Examiner.com

Globe and MailWhat no pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving? Shortages?Examiner.comThe image of the pumpkin is synonymous with Thanksgiving. It is hard to imagine a greeting card or table napkin designed for Thanksgiving not having the ...Pumpkin Pie Shortage - Thanksgiving, Christmas ScrambleNational LedgerPumpkin Pie Shortage Expected this ThanksgivingKHON2Tootie Pie Solves Pumpkin Pie CrisisCNNMoney.com (press release)Omaha World-Herald -Wall Street Journal (blog) -Columbus Dispatchall 360 news articles »
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DIA advises Thanksgiving travelers to get there early - Denver Business Journal

CBS NewsDIA advises Thanksgiving travelers to get there earlyDenver Business JournalTravelers flying out of Denver International Airport during this Thanksgiving holiday period should arrive in ticketing lobbies two hours before take-off ...AAA forecasts 4 percent increase in Marylanders traveling for ThanksgivingBaltimore SunHoliday travel rush will be worse this yearWashington PostAAA: Thanksgiving travel to riseBizjournals.comDaily Record (subscription) -Radio Iowa -Los Angeles Daily Newsall 495 news articles »
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Check out some of the deep discounts that big-name retailers will offer on ... - U.S. News & World Report

ABC NewsCheck out some of the deep discounts that big-name retailers will offer on ...U.S. News & World ReportSome retailers are attracting shoppers by staying open on Thanksgiving Day, in addition to extending their hours on Black Friday. Wal-Mart leads the pack, ...Toys R Us To Open At Midnight On ThanksgivingWIBWBlack Friday deals may not signal retail comebackReutersInside the Black Friday Marketing MachineABC NewsUSA Today -TIME -CNBCall 266 news articles »
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Community Thanksgiving dinner expects 300 - Star News

Idaho Mountain Express and GuideCommunity Thanksgiving dinner expects 300Star News“The outpouring of support has been amazing,” said Jennifer Sundt, one of the visionaries who started the annual Thanksgiving dinner served at Central ...Community Thanksgiving dinners are setWisconsin Rapids TribuneCommunity Thanksgiving dinner setAda Evening NewsCommunity Thanksgiving Dinner in ByfieldGeorgetown RecordThe Newark Advocate -The Reporter -Yucaipa/Calimesa News Mirrorall 89 news articles »
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Short-Term Treasurys Hang On; Market Eyeing Auctions - Wall Street Journal

Short-Term Treasurys Hang On; Market Eyeing AuctionsWall Street JournalNext week, the government will sell a total of $118 billion in new two- five- and seven-year Treasury notes before the US Thanksgiving holiday: $44 billion ...and more »
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Thanksgiving Holiday Automobile Travel to Rise 2.1% - Transport Topics Online

CBS NewsThanksgiving Holiday Automobile Travel to Rise 2.1%Transport Topics OnlineAmericans' automobile travel of more than 50 miles from home will increase Thanksgiving weekend by 2.1% from last year, the motorists' group AAA said. ...Fewer flights, more fees await holiday travelersUSA TodayAAA: Travel to go up for ThanksgivingCincinnati Business CourierAAA: Increase In Travelers For ThanksgivingKFOXtv.comSeattle Times -CompareCarrentals.com -Summit Daily Newsall 471 news articles »
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Community Thanksgiving dinner expects 300 - Elk River Star News

The first free community-wide Thanksgiving dinner fed 120 thankful souls. The second fed 240. Event organizers of the dinner are not expecting 480 this year, but they are planning for at least 300 to show up, and they will be ready for even more if ...
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Thanksgiving weekend travel in Virginia is expected to be up (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

The number of Virginians traveling by car, bus, train or airplane during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend is expected to increase about 3 percent compared to last year, motor club AAA said this morning. In the state, about 1.5 million Virginians will be traveling 50 miles or more away from home. Martha M. Meade with AAA Mid-Atlantic attributed the increase in travel year to the “growing sense ...
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More Marylanders set to travel for Thanksgiving (The Frederick News-Post)

Nearly 800,000 Marylanders are expected to travel 50 miles or more round trip for the Thanksgiving holiday, according to estimates released by AAA Mid-Atlantic this morning
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Thanksgiving Recipes (PHOTOS)

Here at HuffPost Green, we think Thanksgiving is a pretty green holiday. It focuses on food and spending time together rather than buying new things.
[original post by The Huffington Post News Editors]
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