/tags/thanksgiving Thanksgiving en-US WLRN Thu, 23 Nov 2023 13:00:00 GMT /history/2023-11-23/the-first-thanksgiving-that-actually-took-place-in-florida Historian Rodney Kite-Powell talks about the true origins of Thanksgiving. Hint: he says it started with the Spaniards and predates the pilgrims. Thu, 23 Nov 2023 13:00:00 GMT /history/2023-11-23/the-first-thanksgiving-that-actually-took-place-in-florida Robin Sussingham /transportation-development/2023-11-22/need-a-ride-home-aaa-will-activate-tow-to-go-program-in-florida-on-thanksgiving-eve Anyone who has been drinking or using other substances, can call the service for a free ride home for themselves and their car, within a ten-mile radius. Wed, 22 Nov 2023 16:00:00 GMT /transportation-development/2023-11-22/need-a-ride-home-aaa-will-activate-tow-to-go-program-in-florida-on-thanksgiving-eve Danielle Prieur /npr-breaking-news/2023-11-21/for-this-student-newly-arrived-from-india-thanksgiving-came-to-feel-like-home She came to the U.S. for grad school. She was lonely. Then came an invitation for Thanksgiving — no turkey (strictly vegan) but a spirit that touched her soul. And her mango lassi was a hit! Tue, 21 Nov 2023 14:00:00 GMT /npr-breaking-news/2023-11-21/for-this-student-newly-arrived-from-india-thanksgiving-came-to-feel-like-home Rhitu Chatterjee /transportation-development/2023-11-14/3-million-floridians-expected-to-travel-over-thanksgiving-weekend This year’s holiday travel forecast of three million Floridians on the road is a 3% increase over last year; the second highest since 2001. Tue, 14 Nov 2023 18:16:25 GMT /transportation-development/2023-11-14/3-million-floridians-expected-to-travel-over-thanksgiving-weekend WGCU Staff /news/2022-11-25/consider-making-less-food-and-composting-leftovers-this-thanksgiving-experts-say By composting leftovers, a process that converts organic materials into nutrient-rich soil, people can help reduce the amount of trash being dumped into landfills. Fri, 25 Nov 2022 11:37:30 GMT /news/2022-11-25/consider-making-less-food-and-composting-leftovers-this-thanksgiving-experts-say Ashley Ahn /hurricane-coverage/2022-11-23/people-displaced-by-hurricane-ian-reflect-on-thanksgiving-in-a-shelter As many as 300 people will wake up Thanksgiving morning in a shelter in North Fort Myers. Many of those displaced by Hurricane Ian have been living in shelters for nearly eight weeks. Wed, 23 Nov 2022 13:30:00 GMT /hurricane-coverage/2022-11-23/people-displaced-by-hurricane-ian-reflect-on-thanksgiving-in-a-shelter Mike Walcher /culture/2022-11-22/inflation-wont-win-thanksgiving-heres-nprs-plan-to-help-you-save-on-a-meal Turkey, stuffing, pie — it's all way more expensive this year. But you don't have to let inflation spoil your meal, if you're willing to get creative. Tue, 22 Nov 2022 18:00:00 GMT /culture/2022-11-22/inflation-wont-win-thanksgiving-heres-nprs-plan-to-help-you-save-on-a-meal Stacey Vanek Smith, Mary Yang, Alina Selyukh, Camila Domonoske, Scott Horsley, Uri Berliner /health/2022-11-22/experts-are-concerned-thanksgiving-gatherings-could-accelerate-a-tripledemic As the holiday approaches, infectious disease specialists are bracing for the possibility that big family get-togethers and travel will propel the spread of RSV, flu and COVID-19. Tue, 22 Nov 2022 16:07:33 GMT /health/2022-11-22/experts-are-concerned-thanksgiving-gatherings-could-accelerate-a-tripledemic Rob Stein /news/2022-11-22/gas-prices-are-falling-just-in-time-for-thanksgiving AAA forecasts 2.9 million Floridians will travel for the holiday weekend. More than 90% of them will drive. Tue, 22 Nov 2022 12:22:08 GMT /news/2022-11-22/gas-prices-are-falling-just-in-time-for-thanksgiving Daylina Miller /weather/2022-11-22/flash-flooding-possible-along-interstate-95-as-thanksgiving-travel-increases Travel in the days leading up to Thanksgiving could be slowed due to periods of heavy rain in parts of Florida through Wednesday. Tue, 22 Nov 2022 12:00:00 GMT /weather/2022-11-22/flash-flooding-possible-along-interstate-95-as-thanksgiving-travel-increases Justin Ballard