A Helping of History
Setting sail in 1620, this ship carried the Pilgrims to the New World
The Mayflower
The end of the year is the busiest time for travel. While Thanksgiving ranks as the busiest travel holiday, this holiday is close behind.
Christmas
Known for keeping stores "in the black", this shopping "holiday" starts the day after Thanksgiving
Black Friday
The name of this popular dessert may remind you more of Halloween than Thanksgiving
Pumpkin Pie
Started by a Manhattan-based department store in 1924, this event known for it's extravagant floats may be the first thing on your family's TV Thanksgiving morning.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
After completing their journey, the Pilgrims founded this colony on the coast of modern-day Massachusetts
Plymouth
Given that it's centered around eating, it's fitting that this is the average number of people at a Thanksgiving gathering
Eight
Despite being a Christmas hit, this song may have actually referred to a Thanksgiving sleigh ride, originally released under the name "One Horse Open Sleigh"
Jingle Bells
According to a survey from EatingWell, this bread-based side dish was voted America's favorite Thanksgiving food
Stuffing
AUGH! Lucy just pulled away the football again in this famous Thanksgiving cartoon.
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
While the passage over the Atlantic began from London, the Pilgrims actually started their journey from this country. Upon arrival, they made sure to keep their distance from New Amsterdam.
The Netherlands (or Holland)
Can't make it home to family? (or would prefer not to?) You may enjoy this version of Thanksgiving, named for it's celebration with your close acquaintances instead.
Friendsgiving
Since 1966, the Dallas Cowboys and this team have always hosted a Thanksgiving Day NFL game
Detroit Lions
According to a survey from The Vacationer, this tart side dish was voted America's most hated Thanksgiving Day food
Cranberry Sauce
Presented by Purina, this annual show taking place on Thanksgiving day may be a favorite of particular pet lovers
National Dog Show
After helping them survive the harsh conditions of New England, this Native American tribe is said to have feasted with the Pilgrims in 1621, marking the first Thanksgiving.
The Wampanoag
Over 80 million Americans are expected to travel this Thanksgiving, with the vast majority travelling by car. This major roadway is projected to see the worst congestion in NJ
MD 295 (Baltimore-Washington Parkway)
This alliterative nickname describes the long-distance footraces run all over the country on Thanksgiving Day
Turkey Trot
While turkey is the main event in modern times, it's widely believed that this wildfowl was actually the primary dish at the first Thanksgiving
Goose
Aunt May's Thanksgiving Dinner is a crucial point of this 2002 superhero movie.
Spiderman
You wouldn't know from his draft of the Declaration of Independence, but this founding father and early president actually refused to recognize Thanksgiving.
Thomas Jefferson
Hunger Games fans should be familiar with gathering around this classic horn-shaped symbol of abundance and prosperity often associated with Thanksgiving
Cornucopia
Owing to the ancient Etruscan's belief in the magical powers of a chicken's furcula, many celebrate the tradition of breaking this specific part of a turkey, where ending up with the larger piece is a sign of good luck.
The Wishbone
This amino acid found in turkey is often blamed for your post-meal sleepiness (though it's most likely just all of the carbs)
Tryptophan
Thanksgiving leftovers were the original inspiration for this type of frozen pre-prepared meal that leaves plenty of time for watching shows
TV Dinner