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Take a Heaping Helping of TheFW's Best of Thanksgiving

Emerald Catron — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 13:56:00 +0000

The magical day has finally arrived -- Thanksgiving. Don't worry if you're not the football type. We've put together all of our best Thanksgiving content right here in one concentrated area, because your fingers are probably too tired from eating to type very muh. We care about you. We really do. Happy Turkey Day, everyone!

Watch Thanksgiving According to Larry David

Emerald Catron — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 13:54:00 +0000

We may not have hundreds of millions of dollars, but that doesn’t mean that our Thanksgivings aren’t just like the ones Larry David used to have with his family. Here’s an adorable cartoon from the grump behind ‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ that pretty much sums up what it’s like to have Thanksgiving dinner with [...]

The Funniest Black Friday Memes

Emerald Catron — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 13:48:00 +0000

It's Black Friday, and you know what that means -- hiding in your home away from the world while people desperately claw at each other's faces to buy a Wii U for their kid. The madness is not for everybody. Some of us like to eat cold turkey all day and wonder how a person could be so hungover. For those of us who would rather spend time with our TVs watching 'Star Wars' than rioting over discounted athletic socks, we present these Black Friday memes to make you feel like you've made the right choice.

Black Friday: Your Survival Guide To Get In & Get Out

Cadillac Cruz — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 21:27:53 +0000

You know how it can get at the stores on Black Friday, here is some things you could use to make it go by just a little smoother. Black Friday is something that needs to be planned out days in advance, if you plan to go out shopping not prepared there is a possibility you [...]

10 Thanksgiving Songs You Probably Haven't Heard

Cameron Simcik — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:23:24 +0000

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it's time to get into full-on turkey mode. After all, it's never too early to loosen up the ol' belt buckle to ready ourselves for Thursday's feasting. While we're getting totally hyped about eating tons of stuffing and gravy and pumpkin pie, we still feel like the holiday prep could use a little extra oomph, and that's where Turkey Day music comes in.

'Epic Meal Time' Crew Creates Massive Thanksgiving Feast for the Needy

Emerald Catron — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:15:18 +0000

If you love unnecessarily elaborate meals and absolutely hate being in good health, we recommend using the recipes from the self-described “d-bags” in this video. First things first, stuff a pig with four other animals stuffed inside each other, then swear at it a little bit (this video is NSFW, btw). Next, make a “lasagna” out [...]

Will You Be Traveling This Thanksgiving? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:15:44 +0000

The rush to join the extended family for turkey and stuffing makes the Wednesday before Thanksgiving the busiest travel day of the year. And this year it's going to be a busier than last year.

10 Turkey Facts You Might Not Know

Carl Pettit — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 22:00:22 +0000

These days, most of the turkeys people gobble down are fattened up on farms. They’re only pale (under their feathers) imitations of the lean, mean turkeys roaming through the woods of North America. Regardless of the kind of turkey you’re planning on serving for dinner this year (domestic or wild), you might like to read [...]

Traveling Prices Increase As The Holiday Season Approaches

Porky — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 22:28:40 +0000

The fall season is underway and that means millions are traveling for Thanksgiving and gearing up for Christmas. Nearly 24 million passengers are expected to fly this Thanksgiving, an increase of about 150,000 passengers from last year. Theses days fewer planes are flying and airplanes could be close to 90% full with the busiest travel days between [...]

What Are America's Busiest Airports on Thanksgiving Weekend?

Mike Adams — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:30:43 +0000

Even though the price of holiday travel is on the rise, nearly 24 million people will still be shuttling across the friendly skies this Thanksgiving weekend. In fact, with nearly 150,000 more travelers anticipated to fly home for Thanksgiving than last year, many airlines believe they will be near full capacity that weekend, which, unfortunately, could [...]

Your Official Guide to When Stores Will Open on Black Friday

Mike Adams — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:00:57 +0000

There is hardly any such thing as Black Friday anymore. With numerous retailers, like Walmart, opening their doors to holiday bargain addicts as early as 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving, other retailers must now either join the circus or risk missing out on frantic buyers with turkey hangovers and itchy spending fingers.

How To Feed An Army- Thanksgiving For The Troops [VIDEO]

heatherwright — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 23:38:23 +0000

Feel like you made enough food to feed any army this Thanksgiving ? Check out this video to find out what goes into feeding a real army and all those serving our country this Thanksgiving !

Even Turkey's Have Thanksgiving Traditions – Presidents Annual Turkey Pardon

heatherwright — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 21:00:03 +0000

While it may be tradition for us humans to eat turkey on Thanksgiving each year, it is also a tradition for one lucky turkey to be pardoned from becoming said dinner. The annual Presidential pardon has been happening for decades at the White House and this year was no different. President Barack Obama, without waiting [...]

Stuff The Turkey Not Yourself- How To Cut Thanksgiving Calories

heatherwright — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:00:50 +0000

The Attitude Of Gratitude

heatherwright — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:00:00 +0000

You may have noticed many of your Facebook friends posting what they are grateful for every day this month. It’s something called the Gratitude Project, and it’s a very simple but powerful idea. Each day you simply write something you are grateful for. Sounds simple but just taking a moment to count your blessings really [...]

The Least Popular Holiday Dishes

heatherwright — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 23:05:48 +0000

Three Facts About Thanksgiving Dinner To Share With Your Family That Will Make You Sound Educated

ryanmcdonald-willey — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:55:56 +0000

Thanksgiving is coming up in two days and maybe you have a family member that always doubts your intelligence. It could be an older or younger sibling who for years has referred to you as the idiot of the family. Well not this year.

When Turkeys Attack — 10 Terrifying Gobblers [VIDEOS]

Brendan McGinley — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:55:01 +0000

YouTube Let's face it: turkeys have it pretty rough. They let us feed and breed them, blissfully unaware of the inevitable culmination of our kindness: DELICIOUS MURDER. (Even worse? They can't fly away.) So is it any wonder that they occasionally turn on us? Maybe they’re just bitter because they start off so cute and [...]