How Thanksgiving traditions got started
Tuesday, November 20, 2012 - 18:30
in Health & Medicine
Thanksgiving — time to carve up a turkey, unbutton your pants after a huge meal, and watch football with the family. While families may have their own rituals, many Turkey Day customs have deep roots in American history. From turkey pardoning to the first feast, here are the origins of seven of the holiday's most iconic traditions.