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On Thanksgiving, I'm thankful my Jewish ancestors left Europe, and that America took them in

“I’ve got something I’d like to say.” That’s what I usually offer up as a preamble, as I try to get the attention of my kids and other family members gathered around the Thanksgiving table. It usually …

This holiday season, dust off those kitchen appliances—but not for the reason you expect

Every holiday season, people debate back and forth about what to donate to food banks and shelters: food? Diapers? Interview clothes? Just cash? There are pros and cons to all options, and frankly, …

Unthanksgiving and the National Day of Mourning: Everything you should know

For more than a century and a half, the U.S. has observed Thanksgiving Day as a federal holiday. Its roots date back more than 400 years and consistently intersect with violence against Native …

Let's talk about chosen families and the holidays

During the holiday season, a lot of well-intentioned people encourage us to focus, more than anything, on our families. The message is loud and clear: Cherish the time you have with your loved ones, …

This holiday, give thanks for the workers who have gotten us this far despite danger and disrespect

Every Thanksgiving, I write a reminder for the people at home or with their families to take a moment to think about people who have to work on the holiday. This year, the pandemic has altered that …

The dinosaur on your plate: How turkeys conquered the world

When the asteroid struck the ocean off the Yucatan Peninsula 65 million years ago, a rain of molten glass and flaming rocks spread around the planet. The last day of the dinosaurs that populate …

South Bronx native a Thanksgiving Day saint for over four decades to hundreds in need

Marty Rogers is nothing less than the South Bronx’s Thanksgiving Day saint. For more than four decades, Rogers, 66, has served turkey, stuffing, and pie to those in need—never missing a one. 

Rogers’ …

Caribbean Matters: Spice up your holiday meals (or any meal) with the flavors of the islands

For those who aren’t one of the over 13 million people of Caribbean American ancestry here in the United States, or friends of same, or who don’t live near restaurants offering the wide variety that …

Cartoon: The Firste Thanks-giving

TWO brand new Tom the Dancing Bug books are coming out this month: Tom the Dancing Bug Awakens; and Tom the Dancing Bug, Without the Bad Ones! Reserve your copies by ordering today! RIGHT HERE AND …

Cheers and Jeers: Family Dysfunction Awareness Day

Just You Wait

My prediction still stands. Joe Biden will call the Butterball Hotline at least once during his presidency. He just gives off that vibe. As we wait for our 46th president to prove me …

Be careful during holiday travel: COVID-19 is surging and hospitals are filling up again

As many of us begin to make plans for the fall and winter holiday season, it can be all too tempting to try and forget that there’s a global pandemic that’s still very much an issue. While it’s …

Trump's ridiculous Thanksgiving fundraising letter is just ... mwah ... *chef's kiss*

I woke up in a cold sweat this morning, fitful with worry that the Donald Trump Thanksgiving card I signed this year might be a crude forgery … instead of the OFFICIAL TRUMP THANKSGIVING CARD! …