Thanksgiving
Follow the latest Thanksgiving news, videos, and analysis from ABC News.
November 20, 2024 at 10:12 PM

Help combat hunger this Thanksgiving with food drives, donations and more

Help fight food insecurity this Thanksgiving by donating non-perishable healthy foods, hosting a virtual food drive or volunteering at a food bank.
November 20, 2024 at 10:12 PM
Volunteers distribute food at a center in El Paso, Texas, Nov. 18, 2022.
November 19, 2024 at 9:03 PM

Holiday meal prep made easy

“Bon Appétit” and “Epicurious” Editor in Chief Jamila Robinson shares time- and space-saving ideas, with only nine days to go until Thanksgiving.
November 19, 2024 at 9:03 PM
VIDEO: Holiday meal prep made easy
November 19, 2024 at 3:34 PM

Tieghan Gerard shares easy Thanksgiving recipes from new her cookbook

The best-selling author and food blogger offers delicious, time-saving holiday recipes from her new cookbook, "Half Baked Harvest: Quick and Cozy."
November 19, 2024 at 3:34 PM
VIDEO: Tieghan Gerard shares easy Thanksgiving recipes from new her cookbook
November 18, 2024 at 4:32 PM

Chef Jeremy Ford shares budget-friendly Thanksgiving recipes

The owner of Salt + Ash at Hawks Cay and former “Top Chef” winner shares how to prepare a Thanksgiving dinner for five people -- all for under $50.
November 18, 2024 at 4:32 PM
VIDEO: Chef Jeremy Ford shares budget-friendly Thanksgiving recipes
November 18, 2024 at 4:14 PM

Thanksgiving may see record-high number of travelers in 2024

The Thanksgiving holiday travel period this year officially runs from Tuesday, Nov. 26, to Monday, Dec. 2.
November 18, 2024 at 4:14 PM
Travelers at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, California, on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023.
November 18, 2024 at 3:46 PM

Thanksgiving may see record-high number of travelers in 2024

ABC News’ Gio Benitez on how to prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday travel period from Nov. 26 to Dec. 2.
November 18, 2024 at 3:46 PM
VIDEO: Thanksgiving may see record-high number of travelers in 2024
November 17, 2024 at 3:36 PM

The best travel deals for Thanksgiving and Christmas

Going.com travel expert Katy Nastro is here with advice and the latest deals for booking your holiday travel.
November 17, 2024 at 3:36 PM
VIDEO: The best travel deals for Thanksgiving and Christmas
November 16, 2024 at 3:46 PM

Thanksgiving cooking countdown

ABC News' Alexis Christoforous has been looking up the best places to find some savings.
November 16, 2024 at 3:46 PM
VIDEO: Thanksgiving cooking countdown
November 15, 2024 at 7:26 PM

What to plan and prep 2 weeks before Thanksgiving

Chefs share tips to order turkey and cook Thanksgiving dinner recipes, plus holiday tablescape ideas from lifestyle experts.
November 15, 2024 at 7:26 PM
How To Host Your First Thanksgiving
November 13, 2024 at 4:54 PM

Tips to save money on your holiday meal

TikTok creator Rebecca Chobat shares money-saving tips using ingredients from dollar stores.
November 13, 2024 at 4:54 PM
VIDEO: Tips to save money on your holiday meal
November 13, 2024 at 3:35 PM

How to save on Thanksgiving dinner: Expert tips to bring down your bill

The Wells Fargo Agri-Food institute calculated Thanksgiving dinner for a party of 10 could cost $17 less than last year.
November 13, 2024 at 3:35 PM
A Thanksgiving turkey is seen in an undated stock photo.
November 12, 2024 at 7:16 PM

How to save on your traditional Thanksgiving dinner

With Thanksgiving just two weeks away, "GMA" shares tips from a new report on how to save money on your traditional holiday dinner.
November 12, 2024 at 7:16 PM
VIDEO: How to save on your traditional Thanksgiving dinner
November 8, 2024 at 7:08 PM

Last-minute Thanksgiving travel tips, deals on airfare to book now for the holidays

What to know about last-minute airfare deals for Thanksgiving travel destinations abroad like Tokyo, the Cayman Islands or U.S. hotspots like Denver and Miami.
November 8, 2024 at 7:08 PM
In this undated file photo, a plane flies into Lihue airport on Kauai, Hawaii.
November 1, 2024 at 3:34 PM

Thanksgiving day food price forecast

Plenty of stores have already rolled out promotions you can take advantage of and you can even score deals for the entire Thanksgiving meal.
November 1, 2024 at 3:34 PM
VIDEO: Thanksgiving day food price forecast
October 28, 2024 at 2:55 PM

Retailers battle for Thanksgiving deals

Target announced it will offer a Thanksgiving meal that will serve four people for $20, as more grocers are rolling back prices to compete for shoppers on a budget.
October 28, 2024 at 2:55 PM
VIDEO: Retailers battle for Thanksgiving deals
October 28, 2024 at 12:43 PM

Target's Thanksgiving meal serves 4 people for $20

Target announced its $20 Thanksgiving meal, which includes side dishes, pies and desserts for under $5, as well as turkey for just 79 cents per pound.
October 28, 2024 at 12:43 PM
Target announced a $20 Thanksgiving meal that feeds four people including a turkey and sides.
1 month ago

Exclusive: Thanksgiving food prices forecast, new Aldi meal deal for $47

What to expect to pay at checkout this season on Thanksgiving staples from turkeys to potatoes.
1 month ago
A thanksgiving meal spread using ingredients and products from Aldi.
1 month ago

Thanksgiving food price forecast

According to Wells Fargo, shoppers can expect to pay 16% less for turkey this year compared to 2023, but some side dishes like russet potatoes are at an all-time high.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Thanksgiving food price forecast
1 year ago

Thanksgiving turkey tips from Butterball experts

Chefs Javier Reyes and Samantha Woulfe from Butterball share their best turkey tips and tricks to deal with last-minute turkey dilemmas.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Thanksgiving turkey tips from Butterball experts
1 year ago

Mom has hilarious reaction after daughter surprises her for Thanksgiving

Mom needed to retake the video with her wig on.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Mom has hilarious reaction after daughter surprises her for Thanksgiving
1 year ago

Thanksgiving travel records broken over the weekend: TSA

Almost 3,000,000 people were screened at U.S. airports on Sunday, according to the Transportation Security Administration.
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Almost 3,000,000 people were screened at U.S. airports on Sunday, according to the Transportation Security Administration.
1 year ago

Millions expected to fly home after Thanksgiving weekend

While most travel over the weekend was smooth sailing, winter weather caused more than 800 flights at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport to be delayed in the last 24 hours.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Millions expected to fly home after Thanksgiving weekend
1 year ago

TSA readies for post-Thanksgiving travel rush

TSA Federal Security Director Reggie Stephens joins “GMA” to talk about how Americans should prepare for the potentially busiest travel day since the pandemic.
1 year ago
VIDEO: TSA readies for post-Thanksgiving travel rush
1 year ago

How to get the most out of your Thanksgiving leftovers

Celebrity chef George Duran joins “GMA” on how to get the most out of your Thanksgiving dinner leftovers.
1 year ago
VIDEO: How to get the most out of your Thanksgiving leftovers
1 year ago

How to recreate the 'Friends' moist maker Thanksgiving sandwich

Jessie James Decker shared her Thanksgiving sandwich recipe as a nod to Ross Geller from "Friends" out of her new cookbook "Just Feed Me."
1 year ago
Jessie James Decker's moist maker Thanksgiving turkey sandwich.
1 year ago

How long Thanksgiving leftovers last, clean up tips and more

Here's how long your leftovers will last in the fridge, freezer or both.
1 year ago
Stock photo of traditional Thanksgiving menu items in containers.
1 year ago

Toxic train derailment upends Thanksgiving in Kentucky

A chemical fire that has since been extinguished prompted a state of emergency.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Toxic train derailment upends Thanksgiving in Kentucky
1 year ago

Over 5 million under winter weather alerts this Thanksgiving

A major cross-country storm is set to strike just as millions head home on one of the busiest travel weekends.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Over 5 million under winter weather alerts this Thanksgiving
1 year ago

Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

In New York, protesters jumped the barricades and ran into the street, with some gluing their hands to the ground.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
1 year ago

Best time to hit the road on Thanksgiving

Experts advise leaving before 10 a.m. or after 5 p.m. on Thursday to avoid the biggest congestion on the roads.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Best time to hit the road on Thanksgiving
1 year ago

How to use a fire extinguisher as Thanksgiving cooking gets underway

Four New Jersey moms undergo a fire-safety challenge under the watch of the Bergen County Fire Academy, to learn how to expertly use an extinguisher in case of danger in their homes.
1 year ago
VIDEO: How to use a fire extinguisher as Thanksgiving cooking gets underway
1 year ago

Martha Stewart shares 'heartfelt Thanksgiving message' and 20-pound turkey plans

Martha Stewart shared an early glimpse at her Thanksgiving menu, which includes 30 pies and a 20-pound turkey.
1 year ago
Martha Stewart stands at a table with her 30 assorted homemade Thanksgiving pies.
1 year ago

How to defrost turkey on Thanksgiving Day

Chefs Javier Reyes and Samantha Woulfe from the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line dole out last-minute turkey advice for Thanksgiving cooks.
1 year ago
VIDEO: How to defrost turkey on Thanksgiving Day
1 year ago

Smooth sailing in the skies as millions travel for Thanksgiving

Despite record-setting numbers of travelers and packed airports, the airline industry has seen minimal cancellations and weather disruptions so far this holiday.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Smooth sailing in the skies as millions travel for Thanksgiving
1 year ago

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade kicks off in NYC

WABC’s Kemberly Richardson reports from the annual tradition where millions are expected to line the parade route to witness in person the holiday spectacular.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade kicks off in NYC
1 year ago

Storms could signal trouble for post-Thanksgiving travels

ABC News’ Sam Champion shares the latest Thanksgiving forecast across the country.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Storms could signal trouble for post-Thanksgiving travels
1 year ago

Protecting babies from RSV this holiday season: What parents need to know

One of the most common types of respiratory viruses that circulates this time of year is called respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV.
1 year ago
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Apple cider mimosas are the holiday cocktail we all need right now

Take the edge off this Thanksgiving with apple cider mimosas that'll put a seasonal spin on your favorite fizzy cocktail.
1 year ago
VIDEO: This apple cider mimosa recipe is all you need to get through Thanksgiving
1 year ago

Aerial view of Los Angeles traffic ahead of Thanksgiving

It’s that time of year. Aerial footage shows bumper-to-bumper traffic in Southern California during one of the busiest holiday travel weeks of the year.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Aerial view of Los Angeles traffic ahead of Thanksgiving
1 year ago

Millions of American’s hit the road for Thanksgiving

TSA is also expecting record numbers of travelers this holiday season.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Millions of American’s hit the road for Thanksgiving
1 year ago

Children across the US have found their forever homes – just in time for Thanksgiving

November is National Adoption Month, and children across the nation have found their forever homes – just in time for Thanksgiving.
1 year ago
Mandi and Ben Miller of Milwaukee grew their family of six to a family of seven when they adopted three-year-old Zari, who they've been fostering since she was just four weeks old.
1 year ago

Respiratory viruses are ticking up in US. Here's how to stay safe over Thanksgiving

As millions prepare to gather for Thanksgiving, and cases of respiratory viruses tick up across the U.S., experts reveal how to stay safe and healthy over the holidays.
1 year ago
Travelers walk through O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, on Nov. 21, 2023, ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
1 year ago

Thanksgiving trend 2023: Dry brine turkey, appetizer recipes, store hours and more

From when to defrost a turkey to the best Thanksgiving appetizer recipes, these are the top searched questions with answers from culinary experts.
1 year ago
Stuffed turkey for Thanksgiving Holidays with pumpkin, peas, pecan, berry pie, cheese variations and other food ingredients.
1 year ago

Millions take to the skies ahead of Thanksgiving

ABC News’ Morgan Norwood provides the latest on Thanksgiving air travel, as at least 1,000 flights are delayed across the U.S. and at least 45 canceled.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Millions take to the skies ahead of Thanksgiving
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Millions of Americans expected to travel over Thanksgiving holiday

Wednesday is expected to be the busiest day of air travel with over 50,000 flights scheduled.
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VIDEO: Millions of Americans expected to travel over Thanksgiving holiday
1 year ago

Thanksgiving storm on the move

ABC News meteorologist Somara Theodore tracks the cross-country storm that could dampen Thanksgiving travel plans this weekend.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Thanksgiving storm on the move
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Airports brace for busiest Thanksgiving travel days on record

An estimated 50,000 flights are scheduled to take off at various airports across the U.S. and the TSA is expecting to screen more than 2.7 million people on Wednesday.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Airports brace for busiest Thanksgiving travel days on record
1 year ago

Turkey prep, sides and dessert ideas for Thanksgiving

Dan Souza, Lan Lam and Erica Turner from America’s Test Kitchen join "GMA" to share tips and recipes for the big day.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Turkey prep, sides and dessert ideas for Thanksgiving
1 year ago

US agencies share security concerns ahead of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

While there are no specific threats, a confidential assessment said the parade makes an attractive target at a time the Israel-Hamas war has created a “heightened threat environment.”
1 year ago
VIDEO: US agencies share security concerns ahead of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
1 year ago

Kroger CEO offers tips for last-minute Thanksgiving grocery shopping

Rodney McMullen offers recommendations for what to buy at the grocery store to keep costs down this Thanksgiving.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Kroger CEO offers tips for last-minute Thanksgiving grocery shopping