Thanksgiving is… the best. Whether you celebrate with family, friends, or even on your own… what makes it the best is the focus on gratitude. At least a dozen countries celebrate with a day or days of gratitude. But… what about all those traditions? Did a few big-time influencers impact when we celebrate, how we celebrate, what we eat, and in our parts… even the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? Where did all those traditions come from and how have they evolved?

<p>Thanksgiving is&hellip; the best. Whether you celebrate with family, friends, or even on your own&hellip; what makes it the best is the focus on gratitude. At least a dozen countries celebrate with a day or days of gratitude. But&hellip; what about all those traditions? Did a few big-time influencers impact when we celebrate, how we celebrate, what we eat, and in our parts&hellip; even the Macy&rsquo;s Thanksgiving Day Parade? Where did all those traditions come from and how have they evolved?</p>

Love a good, juicy story that goes beyond what we already know? We're talking scandalous presidential family members, a mass murder at a world-famous architect's home, stolen inventions, nude athletes at the first Olympics, compulsive liars, the arrival of the bikini, and so much more. History fanatic Patty Steele tells you the inside backstories you didn’t know you needed to know.

<p>Love a good, juicy story that goes beyond what we already know? We're talking scandalous presidential family members, a mass murder at a world-famous architect's home, stolen inventions, nude athletes at the first Olympics, compulsive liars, the arrival of the bikini, and so much more. History fanatic Patty Steele tells you the inside backstories you didn’t know you needed to know.</p>

The Backstory with Patty Steele

The Backstory: Popular Influencers Created Thanksgiving??

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