In the fall of 1621, the Pilgrims, early settlers of Plymouth Colony, held a three-day feast to celebrate a bountiful harvest, an event many regard as the nation's first Thanksgiving.

Historians have also recorded ceremonies of thanks...

In the fall of 1621, the Pilgrims, early settlers of Plymouth Colony, held a three-day feast to celebrate a bountiful harvest, an event many regard as the nation's first Thanksgiving.

The history - and ongoing economic importance - of an American tradition.

How many turkeys were raised in the United States in 2008? How many came from Minnesota? How many pounds of cranberries did U.S. farmers grow in 2008? Amaze, astound and annoy your friends and family with Thanksgiving factoids from the U.S. Census.