5 facts about the history of Thanksgiving you can share between bites of turkey this holiday

Americans may know the story behind Thanksgiving, but there are more historical facts about how this day became a national holiday that you may not know. 

You may be excited about getting into the Christmas spirit, but Thanksgiving always comes first. 

The holiday is associated with a traditional turkey dinner, paired with plenty of sides and sweet desserts, along with the typical reflections on what people have to be grateful for this year.