Category: Thanksgiving

NTD Evening News (Nov. 24): Kari Lake Sues Maricopa County Election Officials; Busy Post-Thanksgiving Schedule for Congress

Arizona Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake on Nov. 23 filed a lawsuit against Maricopa County. Thousands of people lined the streets of New York City on Nov. 24 to watch the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill will have a busy lame-duck schedule after Thanksgiving weekend, including passing the government funding bill…


1 in 4 Americans Say They Won’t Be Having Thanksgiving Dinner Because They Can’t Afford It

One in four Americans say they won’t be having Thanksgiving dinner this year due to sky-high prices. One in five say they aren’t sure they can cover the costs of Thanksgiving, a recent Personal Capital survey found. This is down from 90 percent of Americans who said in 2021 they planned to celebrate Thanksgiving, the…


High-Flying Balloon Characters Star in Thanksgiving Parade

NEW YORK—Throngs of spectators lined the streets of New York on Thursday as colorful, high-flying balloons helped usher in the holiday season during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The annual tradition, which dates back nearly a century, packed streets as a procession of giant inflatables and floats streamed for more than 40 blocks from Central…


Thanksgiving to Whom?

Commentary Merriam-Webster has announced it is adding about 500 new words to its 7th edition of the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary. I doubt most people will ever use them in conversation or in writing, but they will be beneficial when playing the board game. Meanwhile, the corruption of the English language continues. Some words (and their…


Republicans Criticize White House’s ‘Talking Points’ List of Biden’s ‘Top Accomplishments’

Republican lawmakers have taken aim at a list of President Joe Biden’s “top accomplishments” that the administration says can be used “when chatting with your Uncle at Thanksgiving.” White House deputy communications director Jennifer Molina shared the list of Biden’s so-called achievements in a post on Twitter on Wednesday. The list states that Biden’s accomplishments include “tackling inflation and…


NTD Good Morning (Nov. 24): Police Beat Workers at Apple iPhone Assembly Factory in China; Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Protests at the world’s largest iPhone assembly factory. Police beat workers in China for protesting working conditions and pay. An event many have looked forward to all year has finally arrived. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. We’ll take a look behind the scenes at what it takes to make it all happen. A chef in Texas…


More Than 10,000 Runners Sign up for Dana Point Thanksgiving ‘Turkey Trot’

Dana Point has already surpassed the 10,000 sign-up mark for its annual Thanksgiving “Turkey Trot” races, with many more expected to show up in support of the runners on the scenic Dana Point Harbor drive overlooking the ocean and the Marina. Hosted by the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce, the event runs from 6 a.m….


Despite Challenges, OC Community Provides Thanksgiving Meals to Low-Income Families

As a line began to form in front of the Orange County Foodbank in Garden Grove, California, Mayor of Stanton David Shawver looked over elderly residents holding grocery bags that would soon be filled with free and discounted food items. “This is one of the many reasons I do public service,” Shawver told The Epoch…


Capitol Report (Nov. 23): White House Provides Thanksgiving Day Talking Points; Member of Congress Under Investigation

The White House has a cheat sheet for you in case you’re talking politics at Thanksgiving dinner. What’s on its list, and why is it drawing backlash from Republicans? A border policy is ending soon, making it harder for Border Patrol to expel illegal immigrants. What’s the impact? And what policies could fill the void?…


Looking for a Last-Minute Holiday Menu Addition? This Is the Easiest Side Dish to Make

Forget the ketchup. Serve roasted potatoes with either of these creamy sauces for a special Thanksgiving side dish. Chive Sour Cream In a small bowl, stir together 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. For extra zing, stir in 1 minced garlic clove. Garam Masala Yogurt In a small bowl, stir…