The pandemic, which shut down theaters in March, may have upended most traditions this holiday season, but the annual New York City parade will march on.
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Snopes→ Defying Warnings, Millions in the US Travel for Thanksgiving
Many were tired of more than eight months of social distancing and determined to spend time with loved ones.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf Did NOT Issue This Document of Thanksgiving Rules
Did Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf finalize and issue on October 27, 2020, a list of 13 rules for Thanksgiving household visits? No, that's not true: The document offered in support of the claim is not an official state document. It is design
Snopes→ Can Large Thanksgiving Dinners Lead to Jail Time in Oregon While ‘Crack Is Legal’?
Online activists made significant errors while highlighting what they claimed were discrepancies in Oregon law.
Snopes→ How Advertising Shaped Thanksgiving as We Know It
Although few appreciate it, advertisers have shaped the Thanksgiving meal as much as family tradition.
Logically→ The CDC has recommended Americans not to travel for Thanksgiving.
CDC recommended Americans to avoid traveling and celebrate Thanksgiving with the people they live in at homes as a safety measure against COVID-19.
Snopes→ CDC Pleads with Americans to Not Travel for Thanksgiving
With the coronavirus surging out of control, the nation’s top public health agency pleaded with Americans not to travel for Thanksgiving and not to spend the holiday with people from outside their household.
Poynter→ The fact-based approach to keeping the coronavirus out of your Thanksgiving
With small indoor gatherings driving a record surge of new coronavirus cases across the U.S., public health officials are worried about the holiday season accelerating a worsening situation. Thanksgiving comes at a difficult time in the pandemic. Hos
Snopes→ Is Walmart Providing ‘Free Thanksgiving Dinner for All’?
We looked into how it could be that Walmart and a cash back company could afford to offer such a special deal for "free."
Snopes→ Is Walmart Providing ‘Free Thanksgiving Dinner for All’?
We looked into how it could be that Walmart and a cash back company could afford to offer such a special deal for "free."
Snopes→ Governors Ratchet Up Restrictions Ahead of Thanksgiving
A record-breaking nearly 70,000 people were hospitalized with the coronavirus in the U.S. as of Nov. 15, 13,000 more than a week earlier, according to the COVID Tracking Project.
Snopes→ Are US Truckers Planning a Nationwide Strike Over Thanksgiving?
Organizing large-scale strikes ranges from difficult to nearly impossible for the trucking industry in its current form.
Snopes→ Are These Calif.’s Mandatory Rules for Christmas/Thanksgiving Gatherings?
A meme circulating on Facebook caused some to believe that the state had issued holiday rules.
Snopes→ Trump in Afghanistan for Surprise Thanksgiving Visit
President Donald Trump made a surprise visit to Afghanistan to spend time with U.S. troops on Thanksgiving.
PolitiFact→ Here’s how to fact-check your family at the Thanksgiving dinner table
Thanksgiving is a time for turkey, football, pie — and political arguments with your relatives. Nearly half of Americans say they avoid having political discussions during the holidays, according to a 2017 poll. And if politics do come up at
Snopes→ Stop! Washing Your Thanksgiving Turkey Could Spread Germs
o ahead and rinse your cranberries, potatoes and green beans. But food say experts say don’t — repeat don’t — wash the turkey before popping it in the oven on Thanksgiving Day.
Snopes→ Did Tomi Lahren Say Children Getting Tear Gassed Was the “Highlight” of Her Thanksgiving?
A tear-gassing shouldn't be the highlight of anyone's day, victim or otherwise.
Snopes→ Trump’s Thanksgiving Menu Includes Turkey and Grievances
President Donald Trump used a Thanksgiving Day call to troops deployed overseas to pat himself on the back and air grievances about the courts, trade and migrants heading to the U.S.-Mexico border.
Snopes→ Trump Issues Thanksgiving Threat to Close US-Mexico Border
President Donald Trump is threatening to close the U.S. border with Mexico for an undisclosed period of time if his administration determines that its southern ally has lost "control" on its side.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Trans-species Man Did NOT Identifies as Turkey & Does NOT Want to Ban Thanksgiving Day
Did a 42-year old man from Oklahoma named James O'Keefe call for a ban on Thanksgiving Day because he identifies as a trans-species turkey? No, that's complete nonsense: the story was made up by a Canadian website that invents stories about b
Snopes→ Walmart ‘Happy Thanksgiving’ $50 Grocery Coupon Scam
Walmart stores are not distributing free $50 grocery coupons via Facebook as part of a Thanksgiving promotion.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Happy Thanksgiving From Walmart’ Free Coupon Scam Post Hitting Facebook
According to a post being shared on Facebook, Walmart is giving away free $50 off coupons to celebrate Thanksgiving. The post ‘Happy Thanksgiving From Walmart’ Free Coupon Scam Post Hitting Facebook appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
PolitiFact→ Pumpkin pies, pilgrims and pre-existing conditions: PolitiFact’s 2018 Thanksgiving dinner guide
The conversation may start out innocently enough, but there will be hints of what’s to come after the turkey’s been carved. "I love all of you, regardless of your pre-existing conditions." "My, my, you’re getting tall!
PolitiFact→ How to avoid a political food fight this Thanksgiving
Americans with hypertension should avoid pumpkin pie, red meat and salty snacks over Thanksgiving, doctors say. We here at PolitiFact would add another prescription to keep the blood pressure from spiking this holiday season: Should a political debate
PolitiFact→ The origins of Thanksgiving
Before gobbling turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie -- or engaging in a well-informed political spat with your family -- some of you might wonder where the Thanksgiving tradition originated. We wondered, too. So we talked with historians to get the facts
Truth or Fiction?→ Playing Christmas Music Before Thanksgiving Is a Federal Crime-Fiction!
Congress Makes Playing Christmas Music Before Thanksgiving a Federal Crime-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Congress approved a bill in November 2017 that makes it a federal crime to play Christmas music before Thanksgiving. The Truth: It’s not a fed
Snopes→ Is Playing Christmas Music Before Thanksgiving Now a Federal Crime?
A satirical web site spread the false claim that Congress passed a law banning the playing of Christmas music before Thanksgiving, even in private homes.
Snopes→ Trump Mocks Trudeau For Celebrating Thanksgiving Six Weeks Early?
An article claiming that President Trump mocked Prime Minister Trudeau for celebrating Thanksgiving early is satire.
FactCheck.org→ Biden’s Claims About Special Counsel Report on Classified Documents Investigation
Special Counsel Robert Hur’s report on his investigation of President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents concluded that “no criminal charges are warranted in this matter.” But in a press conference, Biden made several
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Military Chaplain Did NOT Say In Prayer ‘Please Get Rid Of Joe Biden’ — The Audio Was Edited
Did a military chaplain end a prayer with "Please get rid of Joe Biden and bring back the real president, Donald J. Trump"? No, that's not true: This audio has been edited. Lead Stories found the original video, taken at a pre-Thanksgivin
Truth or Fiction?→ Jingle Bells: A Christmas Carol?
One of the most cheerful hallmarks of the holiday season, ‘Jingle Bells’, invokes images of snowy landscapes, festive decor, and the warmth of Christmas spirit with its catchy, jubilant melody. Yet the story behind this ubiquitous song ma
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Cantaloupe, Papaya Juice Do NOT Prevent Or Reverse Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Do cantaloupe and papaya juices help prevent or reverse age-related macular degeneration, or AMD? No, that's not true: According to an ophthalmologist at the National Eye Institute, there is no scientific evidence to support the claim tha
Truth or Fiction?→ Unraveling the History of the Turducken Tradition
Often, food traditions speak volumes about our cultural history and Thanksgiving has bestowed upon us an impressive array of culinary delights, amongst which is the puzzling yet intriguing Turducken. A gastronomical feat, the Turducken, a chicken stu
Truth or Fiction?→ Wampanoag Tribe and the Massachusett Language: A Closer Look
As one of the original inhabitants of North America, the Wampanoag tribe portrayed an intricate tapestry of rich history painted by their unique culture, language, and existence. Straddling a fine line between the ethereal vestiges of their compellin
Truth or Fiction?→ The Truth about ‘Jingle Bells’ Origin: Is it Truly a Christmas Song?
When the first notes of “Jingle Bells” fill the air, the festive spirit of Christmas immediately springs to mind. This popular holiday favorite, known for its jubilant tune and jolly lyrics about dashing through the snow in a one-horse op
The Dispatch→ Envy Poisons the Soul, but Gratitude Opens the Heart
This Thanksgiving, count your blessings and skip the arguments.
FactCheck.org→ What’s in the Ethics Report on George Santos?
Para leer en español, vea esta traducción de Google Translate. The investigative subcommittee of the House Committee on Ethics released a 56-page report on Nov. 16 that found Rep. George Santos of New York “placed his desire for private g
Truth or Fiction?→ Presidential Turkey Pardon: 1980s Tradition Decoded
What begins as a simple act of clemency towards a feathered friend, has evolved to become one of the quintessential customs at the White House during Thanksgiving. The U.S. Presidential turkey pardon, whimsical yet full of symbolism, is a tradition t
Truth or Fiction?→ Unravelling the Truth: Did Benjamin Franklin Propose the Turkey as the National Bird?
One intriguing narrative that often crops up around the American Thanksgiving table involves Benjamin Franklin’s alleged proposal to make the turkey, a bird central to the day’s festivities, the United States’ national emblem. This
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: These Soldiers Were NOT Banned From Restaurant Over ‘Safe Space’ Claim
Is a story about a restaurant banning these pictured veterans to establish a "safe space" authentic? No, that's not true: The article uses completely fabricated details and is illustrated with an assortment of photographs taken from vario