GOBBLE UP THE CONTENT ON THESE SITES You’ll find a feast of Thanksgiving information and inspiration to take your holiday to a whole new level. Check out these sites: Plimoth Patuxet Museums plimoth.org Explore the history of Plymouth Colony and the Indigenous homeland through this site’s photos and other content. Included is the Mayflower II, a full-scale reproduction of the tall ship that brought the Pilgrims to Plymouth in 1620. History history.com/topics/thanksgiving/ history-of-thanksgiving Learn about Thanksgiving at Plymouth, how Thanksgiving became a national holiday, Thanksgiving food, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and Thanksgiving’s ancient origins. Food Network foodnetwork.com/thanksgiving Look through turkey recipes that are sure to impress, plus 100 showstopping sides, easy cranberry sauces, vegan Thanksgiving recipes, and more. Better Homes and Gardens bhg.com/thanksgiving/crafts You’ll find “easy as pie” Thanksgiving craft ideas here, including a pretty DIY centerpiece. Involve the kids in crafting to make the Thanksgiving holiday feel even more meaningful. Once you’ve finished eating the pumpkin pie and done the dishes, it’s time to sit down and relax with a Thanksgiving movie at home. Because of streaming services, you can be thankful for all the options. To get you started with your search, here are some of the best movies with Thanksgiving scenes, listed in order of release: ENJOY A FEAST OF THANKSGIVING MOVIES Rocky (1976) In addition to plenty of boxing by Sylvester Stallone’s character, there’s an unforgettable Thanksgiving dinner scene. Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) Steve Martin’s quirky, high-strung character must endure all kinds of antics to make it home for Thanksgiving dinner. Scent of a Woman (1992) This movie takes place over Thanksgiving break when a student (Chris O’Donnell) agrees to take care of a blind veteran (Al Pacino). Addams Family Values (1993) As you would expect from the Addams family, this is not your everyday reenactment of what happened between the Pilgrims and Native Americans. Grumpy Old Men (1993) Old neighbors, a mutual love interest, and a funny Thanksgiving scene add up to an entertaining movie. Home for the Holidays (1995) The protagonist’s Thanksgiving gets off to a bad start, including losing her job, but she’s gained a new outlook by the end of the movie. You’ve Got Mail (1998) This romantic comedy with Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks features an iconic Thanksgiving grocery store scene. Pieces of April (2003) A young woman invites her distant family for Thanksgiving dinner and has lots of problems in the kitchen. The Blind Side (2009) This based-on-a-true-story movie about football player Michael Oher includes a touching Thanksgiving dinner with his adoptive family. Free Birds (2013) Voiced by Owen Wilson, Woody Harrelson, Amy Poehler, and George Takei, this animated comedy is the perfect family-friendly Turkey Day flick. Although it’s a TV special and not a movie, no list would be complete without A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973). It’s a classic that never fails to entertain the whole family. To enhance your streaming experience, consider increasing your internet speed. For details, call Colo Telephone Company at 641-377-2202 or CIB at 888-377-0067.
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