As we move from Thanksgiving into the rest of the holiday season, our minds can easily slip into replaying worries, conversations or long to-do lists. This mental looping, or “rumination,” drains our energy and steals the joy from the moments right in front of us.
The nation's shoppers may feel gloomy about the economy, but they certainly were in the mood to shop over the five-day Thanksgiving weekend that wrapped up on Cyber Monday.
Airlines, hotels, cruise ship companies, travel booking platforms and tour operators are getting in on the holiday push to spend by promoting one-day deals the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.
Deals promoted as some of the best of the holiday season are expected to keep people across the United States glued to their computers and smartphones as the post-Thanksgiving shopping marathon wraps up on Cyber Monday.
This year's holiday shopping kickoff arrived as consumer confidence in the U.S. economy fell this month in the aftermath of the federal government shutdown, weak hiring and stubborn inflation.
Most big U.S. retailers are closed Thanksgiving Day. However, many will open early the following day, Black Friday, for the unofficial start of the holiday gift-buying season.
The meal will feature roasted turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, green beans, dinner rolls, cranberry sauce, pie and non-alcoholic beverages.
Average cost of holiday meal for 10 people is $55.18, according to American Farm Bureau Federation
Famed New York City dance troupe has Midwest roots.
While health may not be at top of mind during a meal that is often considered indulgent, there are several superfoods that are true Thanksgiving classics, like cranberries, sweet potatoes and more.
This Hot Chocolate Bread Pudding is a super chocolaty, decadently sweet comfort food that will become a new family tradition and the most requested and conversational piece of your holiday festivities.
From strengthening the prefrontal cortex (your brain’s decision-making center) to improving sleep and relationships, thankfulness changes both mood and mind. This November, discover four simple ways to grow your gratitude.
This year’s lucky birds named after Iowa basketball star
Iowa Giving Coalition gave away 2,000 Thanksgiving meals last weekend, 1,400 of which went to people in Cedar Rapids.
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