When's the best time to eat Thanksgiving dinner? Experts share their verdict

Even though the grand meal is called "Thanksgiving dinner," the dining time often falls between lunch and dinner. Are there practical reasons for this early dinnertime, or is it just traditional?

The most popular Thanksgiving side dishes of 2025

You’re almost certain to pile up a mound of mashed potatoes and gravy next to that drumstick. And stuffing is a sure bet. But what about yams? Or even macaroni and cheese?

What's open and closed on Thanksgiving this year

From grocery stores to retailers, here’s a list of what is open and closed on Thanksgiving Day 2025.

6 classic Thanksgiving side dishes that have disappeared from American tables

Traditional Thanksgiving side dishes like oyster stuffing, ambrosia salad and giblet gravy were once holiday staples before falling out of favor for modern alternatives. Here are six.

When do stores open on Black Friday this year?

Shoppers can get an early start on searching for deals on popular items as major retailers release their store hours for one of the biggest holiday shopping days of the year.

‘Dress a little better’: Transportation secretary urges Americans to ditch pajamas, slippers at airport

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is urging travelers to try “dressing with some respect," asking Americans to ditch pajamas and slippers during the busy Thanksgiving travel rush.

Fried turkey: Five tips for your Thanksgiving turkey

Deep-fried turkey may taste amazing – but it’s also Thanksgiving’s biggest fire hazard. Here’s how to fry safely and avoid turning dinner into a disaster.

Thanksgiving dinner 2025: How much you can save using store-brand items

Wells Fargo's 2025 Thanksgiving report estimated a dinner for 10 people that consists of an all private-label (store-brand) menu comes in at $80, while an all national name-brand menu totals $95.

Stores that are open and closed on Thanksgiving this year

From Walmart to Kroger to Target, here’s a look at which major retailers are open and closed on Thanksgiving 2025.

First lady receives 2025 White House Christmas tree

First lady Melania Trump received the official 2025 White House Christmas tree on Monday, marking the start of the holiday season.

This year's top Thanksgiving travel destinations

This Thanksgiving travel week is projected to be the busiest ever, with nearly 82 million people traveling at least 50 miles from home.

LIST: Restaurants open on Thanksgiving in 2025

If cooking isn’t in your Thanksgiving plans, plenty of restaurants will be open and offering holiday menu specials.

Tips for what could be the busiest travel season in 15 years

Nearly 82 million people will travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, either by plane, car or other forms of transit.

Thanksgiving 2025: What will this year’s feast cost?

Though the price of food has increased this year, there are other ways to create a budget-friendly feast for Thanksgiving.

Downtown Detroit hosts annual Adoption Day Celebration

It was a special night for many families in the Detroit area who are seeing their crews grow just in time for the holidays after a special adoption ceremony downtown.