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Should you eat anything before your big Thanksgiving meal? Dietitians weigh in
It’s probably not the best idea to fast before the big feast, but the reason why may surprise you.
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Thanksgiving meal is historically cheap this year
A nationwide survey of grocery prices by the American Farm Bureau Federation showed that a Thanksgiving dinner this year is at its lowest level since 2021.
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Travelers try to beat peak Thanksgiving rush at Reagan National Airport
The Thanksgiving travel rush is underway! On Monday, News4’s Joseph Olmo checked out the lines at Reagan National Airport and spoke to travelers headed to Wisconsin, Texas, Arizona and beyond.
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‘Busiest Thanksgiving ever': How TSA plans to handle record air travel
The Thanksgiving travel rush is expected to be bigger than ever this year, with AAA predicting that nearly 80 million people in the U.S. will venture at least 50 miles from home.
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Expected record-breaking Thanksgiving travel week kicks off
What’s expected to be a record-breaking Thanksgiving travel week is getting underway. “I think all the Thanksgivings are busy,” traveler Jonnie Smyth said. People are getting to their Thanksgiving travel destinations by any means necessary with many leaving early to beat the rush. According to AAA, nearly 80 million people will travel this Thanksgiving. That’s 1.7 million more than last…
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When's the last day you can safely thaw a turkey for Thanksgiving?
Although Thanksgiving for 2024 is still a few days away, you’re going to need to take your frozen turkey out of the freezer long before then, experts say.
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Expected record-breaking Thanksgiving travel kicks off
Nearly 80 million people are set to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday. News4’s Jessica Albert spoke to train travelers at Union Station in D.C.
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Thanksgiving dinner is historically affordable this year
You may not know it by looking at sticker prices in grocery aisles, but Thanksgiving dinner is more affordable than it has been in years.
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A Thanksgiving survival guide for parents of picky eaters
Parents, if you’ve experienced a Thanksgiving Day with kids who refuse to eat, judgmental questions from relatives on the topic and party-ending meltdowns from those hangry children … you’ve come to the right place.
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Takeout Thanksgiving: 27 restaurants offering grab-and-go meals for the holiday
Want one more thing to be grateful for on Thanksgiving? You’ll really be counting your blessings when you bite into a turkey that you didn’t have to cook yourself.
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Quick question: Thanksgiving travel tips
Susan Hogan has what you need to know about traveling for Thanksgiving.
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Thanksgiving travel: Best and worst times to drive, plus tips if you're flying
Roads and airports will be busiest on Tuesday and Wednesday. Here’s what travelers in D.C., Maryland and Virginia can expect this Thanksgiving.
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Why do presidents pardon turkeys at the White House every Thanksgiving?
The presidential turkey pardon began back in the 1800s under President Abraham Lincoln.
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What is GivingTuesday? The annual day of charitable giving is coming up
Since it started as a hashtag in 2012, GivingTuesday, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, has become one of the biggest fundraising days of the year for nonprofits in the U.S.
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How to use your Thanksgiving leftovers: 12 non-traditional recipes
Here are some post-Thanksgiving recipes that will make you extra excited to have leftovers.
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When to take a turkey out of the freezer: How long it takes to thaw depends on these factors
Although Thanksgiving for 2024 is still seven days away, you’re going to need to take your frozen turkey out of the freezer long before then, experts say.
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Unique kitchen gadgets that can help with Thanksgiving meal prep
News4’s Erika Gonzalez spoke with gadget guy Steve Greenberg about some tools that might help you prepare for Thanksgiving.
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These major retailers will be closed for Thanksgiving 2024
Walmart, Target, Costco and many other major retailers will close their doors on Thanksgiving.
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Which stores will be open and which will be closed on Thanksgiving this year?
Here’s a list of what stores will be open and closed on Nov. 28, 2024.
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Georgetown American foxhound competes in National Dog Show
An American foxhound from Georgetown named George is competing in the National Dog Show. News4’s Tommy McFly met George and sat down with his handler and owner.