Nov 26, 2020
Thanksgiving 2020
This Doodle’s Key Themes
On the last Thursday of November each year, many Americans celebrate Thanksgiving by expressing gratitude and sharing a moment and meal together.
Though this year will look a bit different for folks around the country, today’s Doodle—and the furry and feathered friends in it—recognizes the spirit of this special holiday: a time for everyone to reflect on their blessings, appreciate loved ones both near and far, and embrace new traditions.
Happy Thanksgiving!
StoryCorps' The Great Thanksgiving Listen empowers young people—and people of all ages—to create an oral history of the contemporary United States by recording an interview with an elder, mentor, friend, or someone they admire. This holiday season will look a bit different for many families, but The Great Thanksgiving Listen is an opportunity to connect and bring people together—even from afar. To date, thousands of people from all 50 states have participated and preserved more than 100,000 interviews, providing families with a priceless piece of personal history.
Learn more at storycorps.org/thanksgiving2020.
Looking for an additional Thanksgiving treat? Try searching “Happy Thanksgiving” on Google and type in any phrase in the Translate box for a special surprise.
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