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Do You Approve of 'Black Friday' Starting on Thanksgiving Day? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 16:00:42 +0000

The big gimmick this Thanksgiving season is retailers beginning their Black Friday sales on Thursday, a day previously reserved for turkey and football with the family. This has understandably annoyed retail employees, who now have to work on what was previously a holiday. It also isn’t necessarily winning over consumers. According to a survey from Google [...]

The 10 Funniest Thanksgiving 'SNL' Skits

Mike Sampson — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:00:32 +0000

Thanksgiving is almost here and while Thanksgiving doesn’t have the carols or claymation specials of Christmas but that doesn’t mean that Turkey Day is without its traditions. There’s turkey and wine and football and bickering with your family and the classic ‘SNL’ sketches. We’ve compiled the best Thanksgiving skits ‘SNL’ has aired over the years [...]

Friendly Reminder: DON'T Fry Your Turkey While Its Still Frozen [VIDEO]

Mary Martin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:08:08 +0000

It's that time of year! THANKSGIVING! Here in Louisiana we pioneered the art of deep frying the turkey (and pretty much anything else.) However, if there are any turkey frying novices that are think about plunging the bird this Thanksgiving let this video be a reminder to THAW your turkey BEFORE you deep fry it.

What's on TV Thanksgiving Day? — Thanksgiving TV and Movie Roundup

Kathy Landin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:55:02 +0000

You’ve got the meal all figured out, but there’s an entire day of preparation ahead of you and that means your family needs entertaining. You want to turn on the tube, but not lull the holiday spirit. Fortunately for you, there are plenty of unique and Thanksgiving-oriented specials available for your whole clan to watch. [...]

10 Wonderfully Nostalgic Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Moments [VIDEOS]

Nick Nadel — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:42:39 +0000

For kids of all ages, the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade means one thing: awesome floats. And no time were they more awesome than during the '80s and '90s.

Whether it's lavish spectacles that bring cherished childhood favorites (He-Man, Sonic the Hedgehog) to life or guest appearances from stars like The Backstreet Boys and ALF, parade floats from years past provide a nostalgic window to a simpler, more Dolph Lundgren-filled time.

Watch Out for 'Holiday Heart Syndrome' on Thanksgiving — Health Check [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:36:57 +0000

While you should eat, drink and be merry on Thanksgiving, doctors are warning not to overdo it. Excessive alcohol consumption can lead to what’s known as “holiday heart syndrome.”

The term was coined back in the 1970s when researchers detected heart rhythm abnormalities in 24 study participants, none of whom had a history of heart disease — but all of whom had too much to drink over the holidays.

Thanksgiving Roundup – Secrets, Tips, Recipes and More

Townsquare Media — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:55:56 +0000

Finally, everything you're looking for about Thanksgiving — from the stories behind the holiday to awesome costumes to dress up your pets — is all in one place. If you need to throw together a last-minute feast, wow dinner guests with facts about Thanksgiving or just watch a bunch of hysterical turkey attack videos, this is the guide for you.

10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Thanksgiving

Danny Gallagher — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:43:23 +0000

This Thanksgiving, millions of Americans will sit down at the table and gawk over all the goodies they are planning to cram in their gullet. The holiday might seem as familiar as singing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” during the “Seventh Inning Stretch” or packing a finger in ice that was blown off by a firework on the Fourth of July. However, like all traditions based on history and passed down through the ages, its genesis and story has been morphed and changed to fit the times.

7 Secrets Every Thanksgiving Dinner Host Should Know

Kathy Landin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:41:55 +0000

Tired of all the Thanksgiving hype, Thanksgiving decorations and extravagance? Or is this your first time hosting a Thanksgiving dinner? Whether you feel the need to go back to basics with the holiday or you want to learn all the facts, don't feel like you're left in the dark. Everything you need to know about [...]

Fun Thanksgiving Greetings To Put On Your Friends' Facebook Page

Lindsay Seim — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:10:55 +0000

The ~~turkeys~~ staff members here at TheFW are thankful for our fabulous readers and want to wish you all a very happy Thanksgiving! In the spirit of the season, we’d like to offer a cornucopia of Thanksgiving greetings for you to post and share with the ~~butterballs~~ loved ones in your life. Gobble Gobble!

BJ Kelley's Recipe Of The Day – Tuesday

BJ Kelley — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 23:00:15 +0000

So far, I’ve had appetizers, stuffing, and sweets. Now, it’s turkey time! I’ve yet to get this involved with my turkey, but my sister swears it’s easy! Let’s make some Maple Roasted Turkey. It’s like turkey, only sweeter. With this recipe, I even learned something new, like what “marjoram” is! What you’ll need: 2 cups [...]

32 Percent Have More to Be Thankful for This Year — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:43:26 +0000

Sometimes it gets lost in all the traveling and stuffing and football, but the point of Thanksgiving is to acknowledge the things you’re thankful for from the past year. According to a new poll from Harris Interactive of 2,463 adults, only 32 percent will have more to be thankful for this Thanksgiving than they have in the previous few Thanksgivings.

Can Thanksgiving Actually Improve Your Self-Esteem? — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:03:58 +0000

For many of us, Thanksgiving means gathering with family and enjoying time-tested recipes — Dad’s famous mashed potatoes, your brother’s homemade cranberry sauce, or Grandma’s pumpkin pie.

While the food itself may be wonderful, there’s a psychological component to eating the same things every year that benefits the human mind.

8 Wacky Presidential Turkey Pardon Moments [VIDEOS, PHOTOS]

Rose Maura Lorre — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:48:35 +0000

As holidays go, Thanksgiving sure has its share of odd traditions. Live parades with lip-synched musical numbers! Mincemeat pies and Jell-O molds! Grandma Ruthie removing her dentures at the dinner table! Not even the President of the United States is spared his share of the inanity. Case in point: the presidential turkey pardon, an annual [...]

BJ Kelley's Recipe Of The Day – Monday

BJ Kelley — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 23:00:12 +0000

OK, this isn’t a recipe that I’ve ever tried. But, Tracy over at my sister station swears by it! She says the recipe is over 100 years old. Let’s get ready to make Cornbread Stuffing! What you’ll need: 4 Cups Chopped Celery(tops too) 4 Cups Chopped Onions(Green and Regular together) 24 Cups Crumbled Cornbread 3 [...]

Lady Gaga Releases Thanksgiving Promo Clip

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:59:59 +0000

While most of you are likely engaged in a mad dash to pick up all the last minute items you need to prepare a delicious Thanksgiving meal for this coming Thursday, Lady Gaga is helping to further ramp up excitement for Turkey Day — or Tofurkey Day if you have alternate eating habits! She released a promo from her upcoming ‘A Very Gaga Thanksgiving‘ special, which will air Thursday night, and it looks like it’s going to be a good one.

Make Thanksgiving Dinner From Scratch with This Recipe Roundup

Kathy Landin — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:08:13 +0000

Feeling up for a challenge this Thanksgiving? Sick of the canned cranberry sauce and the pre-made, store-bought turkey? Try cooking an entire feast for your family… from scratch! Let’s face it, in the end, you may be a little bit worn out, but you get to eat the delicious results and bask in the light of your own accomplishment. This year, le

10 Thanksgiving Pie Disasters

Alex Zalben — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:58:26 +0000

Ah, pie. One of the great joys of Thanksgiving…that can so easily turn to abject terror if done wrong. From burnt crusts, to terrible fillings, pie is either really good, or really, really bad. Here's ten of the worst Thanksgiving pies we've ever seen. 1 Buck Hunt We're torn about what makes this [...]

Thanksgiving Safety Tips From William Shatner [VIDEO]

BJ Kelley — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:30:50 +0000

Sometimes I feel like this is William Shatner’s world, and we’re just living in it! Priceline, Star Trek, bad music videos, and now giving us turkey fryer safety tips. The gang over at State Farm teamed up with Shatner to demonstrate that, while fried Turkey is tasty, it can also be dangerous to fry. So [...]

Thanksgiving Dinner Costing More This Year

BJ Kelley — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 20:32:16 +0000

If you’re having the family over for Thanksgiving this year, get ready to spend more money! Like everything else, the costs are going up. According to the folks at the American Farm Bureau Federation, Turkey-Fest 2011 prices have gone up about 13%. The cost to feed a group of 10 this year is expected to [...]