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Grandma and stranger she accidentally texted in 2016 keep Thanksgiving tradition alive for 7th year in a row

It’s a story we look forward to every year, and it’s one with a sweet message. The holiday season is best spent with those you love. For the seventh year in a row, Wanda Dench ...

Five siblings who were facing separation celebrate Thanksgiving with the man who adopted them all

After fostering more than 30 children over 15 years, single parent Lamont Thomas decided to retire so he could spend more time fishing and traveling. The divorced father of two first opened his home to ...

Father accidentally shoots and kills 11-year-old daughter on Thanksgiving hunting trip – rest in peace

An 11-year-old girl was accidentally shot and killed by her father at the weekend during a Thanksgiving hunting trip, according to tragic reports. Harrison County Sheriff’s Office and Texas Parks and Wildlife are investigating the incident ...

Grandma and complete stranger will spend their 6th Thanksgiving dinner together after accidental text in 2016

When a Phoenix teen received a text from a woman claiming to be his grandma asking him to Thanksgiving dinner neither of these strangers realized what that miscommunication would lead to. That was six years ...

Couple spends catering deposit from canceled wedding to feed 200 people on Thanksgiving

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has meant adjustments, changes and canceled plans for virtually all of us. Yet while the vast majority are simply sitting tight, bemoaning bad luck, and waiting for the entire thing to ...

Former NFL star Marshawn Lynch hands out 200 free turkeys for Thanksgiving

Former NFL star running back Marshawn Lynch took the message of giving thanks to heart by helping 200 families just days before Thanksgiving. Lynch, the former Raiders player, handed out turkeys near Aloha Stadium, in ...

Grandma spends fifth Thanksgiving with complete stranger, first since her husband died of COVID-19

You’ll all remember the heartwarming story of Wanda Dench and Jamal Hinton, the complete strangers who ended up spending Thanksgiving together in 2016 when Wanda texted Jamal by accident instead of her grandson. You might ...

Tyler Perry gives Thanksgiving meals to 5,000 families in need – thank you

Say what you want about Tyler Perry, but you can’t deny that he has a heart filled with admirable compassion and love for others. The Lousiana-born actor has long been known for his efforts relating ...

CDC issues guidelines for Halloween and Thanksgiving, classifies trick-or-treating as a ‘high-risk activity’

2020 has been quite the year, and surprisingly it’s still not over. When COVID-19 was declared a pandemic on March 11, no one knew exactly what that meant. President Donald Trump unrealistically believed the US ...

Largest mall operator in the US will close all of its malls on Thanksgiving

By now, it’s no secret that the holiday season will be different than in years past. Gatherings will probably be limited, indoor dining may or may not be allowed, religious services may be modified, and ...