thanksgiving
Why Thanksgiving Used to Be a Major Holiday in the Philippines
Fun fact: Thanksgiving Day was previously celebrated in the Philippines.
The idea of the Philippines commemorating a controversial feast between the Pilgrims and Native Americans in 1621 may seem slightly bizarre, but it starts to make sense when one remembers that the Southeast Asian nation used to be a U.S. colony.
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Star Awkwafina Honors Great-Grandfather in Heartfelt Thanksgiving Instagram Post
Nora Lum, also known as Awkwafina, shared a heartfelt message on her Instagram account during Thanksgiving in honor of her great-grandfather.
The “Crazy Rich Asians” star shared a picture of a menu card she found at her family’s old restaurant, which was founded by her great-grandfather, Jimmy Lum, who lived through the Chinese Exclusion Act.
The NextShark Team Shares What’s on Their Thanksgiving Table
Thanksgiving means stretchy bottoms to be able to eat all the amazing food that gets set on the table. For families of our team, that means not only the traditional American thanksgiving fare such as stuffing, mashed potatoes and Turkey, but other foods that are important to their family and culture.
Some of our writers share the foods consume during this holiday.
Watch North Koreans Enjoy an American Thanksgiving Dinner for the First Time
In a special episode of Digitalsoju TV, four North Koreans now living in South Korea gathered for an all-American style Thanksgiving at Ryan Smokehouse, a Seoul barbecue restaurant founded by Texas native Ryan Phillips.
Bruno Mars Donates 24,000 Thanksgiving Meals to Hawaiians After Tour
Following the massive success of his “24K Magic” album and international tour which concluded at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu this past Sunday, Bruno Mars gave back to people in need in his homeland of Hawaii.
Mars reportedly partnered with the Salvation Army’s 48th annual Thanksgiving Dinner meal program to provide 24,000 Thanksgiving meals to those in need.
Mars’ third concert tour dubbed the “24K Magic World Tour” began on March 28 last year at the Sportpaleis in Antwerp, and concluded this year at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu on Nov. 11.
Kitten is Found Nearly Frozen to Death in Snow, But Then a Miracle Happens
One kitten received an early Christmas miracle on Thanksgiving Day after a Utah family brought him back to life after he was found frozen outside in the snow.
In a video filmed by Branden Bingham, the kitten, no more than a few weeks old, can be seen being rushed inside near a fireplace by his younger brother Justin. The small feline had been found in a foot of snow by Branden’s son near the Bingham family’s cabin at Bear Lake on Thanksgiving morning, reports Fox 13.
Why This Amazing Restaurant Owner Doesn’t Let People Eat Alone on Thanksgiving
A touching note posted on the window of a restaurant has gained the attention of passer byers and the internet.
With Thanksgiving peeking around the corner, the restaurant’s owner is aware that some people might be alone on the special holiday. His restaurant, Senate Coney Island, in Northville, Michigan, is extending dinner invitations to individuals who are home alone on Thanksgiving day.
