Epicurious Thanksgiving
Epicurious asked five top chefs to create Thanksgiving menus with a regional flair. You can also use their menu-builder to create your holiday menu from their collection of over 450 recipes.
The First Thanksgiving Proclamation - June 29, 1676
Read the text of the proclamation, issued in Charlestown, MA, which first set aside a day of thanksgiving. Read also George Washington's Thanksgiving Proclamation (1789), and Abraham Lincoln's 1863 proclamation which established Thanksgiving as an annual national holiday.
Food Network Thanksgiving Specials
"Let's Talk Turkey" is full of recipes, menu and entertaining ideas, chats with top chefs, and more for the holiday season.
Foodgeeks Thanksgiving
To-do list, recipes, and some great leftover ideas.
Not Just For Kids! An American Thanksgiving for Kids and Families
Play games, read about the first Thanksgiving, find Thanksgiving recipes and graces, and links to other Thanksgiving places on the Web.
An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving
Read Louisa May Alcott's story of Thanksgiving in the 1880s.
Plymouth, MA - Its History and People
Read about the founding of Plymouth, biographies of major players, including John Alden, Myles Standish, and Massasoit, and learn how the Wampanoag Indians helped the pilgrims learn to survive in the new world.
Thanksgiving at the eGG
From the electronic Gourmet Guide comes this page dedicated to all things food about Thanksgiving. Read articles like "Perfect Turkey Handbook" and "Thanksgiving No-Brainer".
Thanksgiving: Its History, Customs & Traditions
Take the Thanksgiving Quiz to see how much you know, then read the story of Thanksgiving and learn some more.
Thanksgiving Recipe.com
Here it is "Thanksgiving all the time". Find hundreds of recipes, including some to help energize those omnipresent leftovers. You can also find hints for a fulfilling vegetarian or even vegan thanksgiving meal.
Thanksgiving Roundup
From Disney's Family.com comes this page filled with tips to make your Thanksgiving celebration fun for all (including the cook). Check out their Thanksgiving Tour of the Web, too.
Thanksgiving with Reader's Digest
Find classic recipes, Thanksgiving crafts, books, and more to make your family's celebration the best ever.
Thanksgiving Activities
A collection of activities, divided by age group, for classroom and home fun.


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