Thanksgiving

Dr. Marva Robinson shares ways to prepare for — and navigate — challenging situations that could come up at gatherings this holiday season.

Millions of people will hit the road this Thanksgiving. Drivers in the St. Louis region may see rain in the next two days, and there’s a chance of snow in Illinois.

The pumpkin pie Americans enjoy each Thanksgiving often comes from pumpkins grown near Morton, Illinois. The region accounts for more than 95% of canned pumpkin in the U.S.

Farmers got a slightly smaller percentage of what consumers spent on food in 2022 than the year before, according to the most recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In most cases, Thanksgiving staples return cents on the dollar to farmers.

Hundreds of families received meal kits containing turkey, green beans, yams, turkey gravy and stuffing, rolls, pumpkin pie, cranberry sauce and more Wednesday at the organization’s resource center in Maryland Heights.

While the military installation in Missouri’s Ozarks 140 miles southwest of St. Louis serves three meals every day, the Thanksgiving dinner is its biggest and most meaningful of the year.

Are you serving pumpkin or sweet potato pie this Thanksgiving? A look at the history and cultural ties that influence why Americans may prefer one or the other.

Dr. Marva Robinson, a clinical psychologist, discusses how to navigate complex family dynamics and divisive topics that may come up during gatherings this holiday season.

Scientists at the Peoria Ag Lab have been working to develop a healthier alternative to butter. They want to replace saturated fats with plant-based and other natural oils that mimic the taste and texture of butter.

A clinical psychologist discusses how to navigate complex family dynamics and hot-button topics that may come up during gatherings this holiday season.