Washington chose to respond. On October 3, 1789, he called for a day of “Public Thanksgiving and Prayer,” that he set for Thursday, November 26, 1789. Washington celebrated that early ...

It wouldn’t be a modern U.S. holiday without social media shared messages and greetings, and it’s fair to say that former President Donald Trump’s unorthodox approach to holiday well-wishing has ...

These stores are confirmed to be open and closed on Thanksgiving Day this year Skyler Caruso is a Writer and Reporter of PEOPLE Digital Entertainment. She joined PEOPLE in 2021, but has eight ...

Eugene Gologursky/Getty The 97th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is nearly upon us — and this year, there will be some very exciting new floats to see! Four new floats will make their debut at ...