Legend has it that the Connecticut town of Colchester postponed its Thanksgiving feast for a week in 1705 due to a molasses shortage, according to History.com. Story continues after photo gallery.

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving are expected to be one of the busiest travel days for the holiday as millions of people get ready to board their flights.

Hickel said even single-party voting families may find it hard to stay civil on Thanksgiving. “In general, yes, I expect Thanksgivings to be more tense this year. It was a very contested ...