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2026’s Most Popular Thanksgiving Sides By State, MappedDo you agree with the side your state ranks as number one? Check out every state’s favorite Thanksgiving side, according to Campbell’s 2026 report.Jenny Cohenhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/geography/maps/most-popular-thanksgiving-sides-state-2026
2026’s Most Popular Thanksgiving Sides By State, Mappedhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/geography/maps/most-popular-thanksgiving-sides-state-2026
75 Holiday Jokes That Are So Funny, You'll Want to Share Them With EveryoneThese jokes are sure to add a little laughter to your Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's celebrations! Logan DeLoyehttps://www.mentalfloss.com/holidays/holiday-jokes-funny-share-with-everyone
75 Holiday Jokes That Are So Funny, You'll Want to Share Them With Everyonehttps://www.mentalfloss.com/holidays/holiday-jokes-funny-share-with-everyone
Map Shows America's Favorite Thanksgiving DessertsDoorDash data reveals the most popular Thanksgiving desserts in every state, from classic pumpkin pie to surprising chocolate cake.Nitya Raohttps://www.mentalfloss.com/geography/maps/most-popular-thanksgiving-desserts-by-state-map
Map Shows America's Favorite Thanksgiving Dessertshttps://www.mentalfloss.com/geography/maps/most-popular-thanksgiving-desserts-by-state-map
5 Facts You Might Not Know About the Real PocahontasFind out the real history of Pocahontas, from her true names (Matoaka and Amonute) to the truth behind John Smith’s famous execution story.Colin Scanlonhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/history/misconceptions/real-pocahontas-facts
5 Facts You Might Not Know About the Real Pocahontashttps://www.mentalfloss.com/history/misconceptions/real-pocahontas-facts
110 Thanksgiving Jokes That Are Surprisingly Easy to DigestKeep the dinner table laughing with 110 hilarious Thanksgiving jokes, puns, and one-liners that are easy to digest—no matter how dry the turkey is.Nitya Raohttps://www.mentalfloss.com/holidays/thanksgiving/thanksgiving-jokes
110 Thanksgiving Jokes That Are Surprisingly Easy to Digesthttps://www.mentalfloss.com/holidays/thanksgiving/thanksgiving-jokes
What Thanksgiving Dinner Cost in the 1970s Compared to TodayThink Thanksgiving dinner was cheaper in the 1970s? Government price records show the turkey and milk took a far bigger bite out of your paycheck back then.Matt Hoffmanhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/holidays/thanksgiving/thanksgiving-dinner-cost-1970s-vs-today
What Thanksgiving Dinner Cost in the 1970s Compared to Todayhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/holidays/thanksgiving/thanksgiving-dinner-cost-1970s-vs-today
50 Thanksgiving Trivia Questions to Put Your Holiday IQ to the TestHow much do you really know about the food, festivals, and facts of Thanksgiving? Logan DeLoyehttps://www.mentalfloss.com/holidays/thanksgiving/thanksgiving-trivia-questions-holiday-iq-test
50 Thanksgiving Trivia Questions to Put Your Holiday IQ to the Testhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/holidays/thanksgiving/thanksgiving-trivia-questions-holiday-iq-test
What Was Really on the Menu at the First Thanksgiving?The first Thanksgiving spread was a flavorful illustration of the realities of survival, local resources, shared cultures, and short-lived alliances.Logan DeLoyehttps://www.mentalfloss.com/history/what-was-menu-first-thanksgiving
What Was Really on the Menu at the First Thanksgiving?https://www.mentalfloss.com/history/what-was-menu-first-thanksgiving
Snow Showers or Sun? The 2026 Thanksgiving Weather Forecast, MappedWill snow delay your Thanksgiving travel? Check out the 2026 Farmers' Almanac weather forecast map breakdown for every region in the U.S.Jenny Cohenhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/science/weather/thanksgiving-weather-forecast-2026-map
Snow Showers or Sun? The 2026 Thanksgiving Weather Forecast, Mappedhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/science/weather/thanksgiving-weather-forecast-2026-map
Quiz: How Fast Can You Name the Thanksgiving Side From Its Description?Think you’re an expert on holiday sides? Now is your chance to prove it with our Thanksgiving quiz.Alexandria Inghamhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/quizzes/name-thanksgiving-side-description
Quiz: How Fast Can You Name the Thanksgiving Side From Its Description?https://www.mentalfloss.com/quizzes/name-thanksgiving-side-description
45 Brilliant Uses For Thanksgiving LeftoversInstead of pushing untouched stuffing and turkey into the depths of the fridge, try out these Thanksgiving leftover ideas to spread Turkey Day cheer a little bit longer.Nicole Garner, Garin Pirniahttps://www.mentalfloss.com/holidays/thanksgiving/uses-thanksgiving-leftovers
45 Brilliant Uses For Thanksgiving Leftovershttps://www.mentalfloss.com/holidays/thanksgiving/uses-thanksgiving-leftovers
Why Do the Lions and Cowboys Always Play on Thanksgiving?Why do the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys always take to the field for a Thanksgiving football game? Because it’s tradition! But how did this tradition begin?Ethan Trexhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/holidays/thanksgiving/why-do-detroit-lions-and-dallas-cowboys-always-play-thanksgiving
Why Do the Lions and Cowboys Always Play on Thanksgiving?https://www.mentalfloss.com/holidays/thanksgiving/why-do-detroit-lions-and-dallas-cowboys-always-play-thanksgiving
47 Fun Facts About the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day ParadeYes, all of the celebrity guests lip-sync their performances during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Here are some more secrets from the seasonal spectacle.Erin McCarthy, Stacy Conradthttps://www.mentalfloss.com/holidays/thanksgiving/16-fun-facts-about-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade
47 Fun Facts About the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Paradehttps://www.mentalfloss.com/holidays/thanksgiving/16-fun-facts-about-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade
10 Tips for Packaging and Transporting a Thanksgiving FeastTo prevent spilled dishes and spoiled perishables from ruining the meal, check out these tips for safely packing and transporting food to Thanksgiving dinner.Mary Beth Skylishttps://www.mentalfloss.com/holidays/thanksgiving/tips-for-transporting-thanksgiving-food
10 Tips for Packaging and Transporting a Thanksgiving Feasthttps://www.mentalfloss.com/holidays/thanksgiving/tips-for-transporting-thanksgiving-food
The Most Popular Thanksgiving Sides by State—One Favorite Barely RankedThanksgiving dinner has a defined set of dishes associated with it, but some side items are much more beloved than others.Meagan Bojarskihttps://www.mentalfloss.com/holidays/thanksgiving/most-popular-thanksgiving-sides-by-state
The Most Popular Thanksgiving Sides by State—One Favorite Barely Rankedhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/holidays/thanksgiving/most-popular-thanksgiving-sides-by-state
Quiz: How Well Do You Know the History of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?This holiday tradition has had a long and complicated history. Do you have what it takes to ace the quiz?Meagan Bojarskihttps://www.mentalfloss.com/quizzes/do-you-know-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-history
Quiz: How Well Do You Know the History of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?https://www.mentalfloss.com/quizzes/do-you-know-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-history
Everywhere You Can Eat Thanksgiving Dinner if You Don’t Want to Cook at HomeWhether you want to eat out for a turkey dinner or prefer your go-to fast food item, here’s where you can—and can’t—order on Thanksgiving.Jenny Cohenhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/holidays/thanksgiving/where-eat-thanksgiving-dinner-open-closed
Everywhere You Can Eat Thanksgiving Dinner if You Don’t Want to Cook at Homehttps://www.mentalfloss.com/holidays/thanksgiving/where-eat-thanksgiving-dinner-open-closed
A Brief History of Jell-O SaladFrom medieval aspics to lime and tuna concoctions, Jell-O salad has a surprisingly long history.Michele Debczakhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/food/jell-o-salad-food-history
A Brief History of Jell-O Saladhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/food/jell-o-salad-food-history
The Cozy Pumpkin Spice Cookie Recipe You’ll Want on Repeat All Holiday SeasonThanks to the Institute of Culinary Education, you now have a delicious holiday cookie recipe you can make all winter long. (Trust us, your family and friends will thank you for it.)Natalie Zamorahttps://www.mentalfloss.com/holidays/cozy-pumpkin-spice-cookie-recipe
The Cozy Pumpkin Spice Cookie Recipe You’ll Want on Repeat All Holiday Seasonhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/holidays/cozy-pumpkin-spice-cookie-recipe
Every Balloon and Float at This Year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (Yes, Including Labubu)Macy’s is leaning into current trends and embracing traditional favorites with the 2025 Thanksgiving parade.Jenny Cohenhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/holidays/thanksgiving/every-balloon-float-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-labubu
Every Balloon and Float at This Year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (Yes, Including Labubu)https://www.mentalfloss.com/holidays/thanksgiving/every-balloon-float-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-labubu
Quiz: Can You Name These Staple Thanksgiving Foods From One Clue?A traditional Thanksgiving is defined by the traditional main course, sides, and desserts. But can you identify each dish with only one detail?Meagan Bojarskihttps://www.mentalfloss.com/quizzes/name-staple-thanksgiving-foods-one-clue
Quiz: Can You Name These Staple Thanksgiving Foods From One Clue?https://www.mentalfloss.com/quizzes/name-staple-thanksgiving-foods-one-clue
9 Odd Historical Tips for Preparing a TurkeyThese tips for cooking a Thanksgiving turkey the 18th- and 19th-century way might seem a little strange today.Livius Drusushttps://www.mentalfloss.com/holidays/thanksgiving/10-odd-historical-hints-preparing-turkey
9 Odd Historical Tips for Preparing a Turkeyhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/holidays/thanksgiving/10-odd-historical-hints-preparing-turkey
Beat the Thanksgiving Traffic Rush This Year by Avoiding These Key TimesTraveling for the holiday? Time to plan your schedule to avoid bumper-to-bumper traffic.Paul Anthony Joneshttps://www.mentalfloss.com/holidays/thanksgiving/beat-traffic-rush-avoid-key-times
Beat the Thanksgiving Traffic Rush This Year by Avoiding These Key Timeshttps://www.mentalfloss.com/holidays/thanksgiving/beat-traffic-rush-avoid-key-times
When Macy’s Used Live Animals From the Central Park Zoo in Its Thanksgiving ParadeThe annual holiday event, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, looked a lot different decades ago.Jenny Cohenhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/holidays/thanksgiving/macys-used-live-animals-central-park-zoo-parade
When Macy’s Used Live Animals From the Central Park Zoo in Its Thanksgiving Paradehttps://www.mentalfloss.com/holidays/thanksgiving/macys-used-live-animals-central-park-zoo-parade
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