Giving thanks for Thanksgiving. The winning number for the $1 Million Dollar Oregon Lottery was announced today, along with an additional 1010 cash prizes for the Thanksgiving Raffle. The Oregon Lottery official press release names the $1Million grand prize winning number. The $10 Thanksgiving Raffle ticket was a small price to pay for such a large jackpot.

Thanksgiving is that time of the year that we celebrate and give thanks in a family setting. However, millions of people are traveling and are away from home. Some restaurants across the nation have decided to be open on Thanksgiving day and be home away from home. Now the residents in Charlotte area in North Carolina have some options as well thanks to one European Restaurant. It said it will cook the best turkey recipe just in time for Charlotte visitors.

It's been 54 years since Campbell Soup Company introduced the green bean casserole and it is still an extremely popular part of Thanksgiving dinner. The green bean casserole is the most popular recipe ever to come out of the Campbell's Soup corporate kitchen. This casserole has become a household name that is as much a Thanksgiving fixture as football and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for many families.

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is an annual parade presented by Macy's. The three-hour event is held in New York City starting at 9:00 a.m. EST on Thanksgiving Day. Although the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is by far the most famous, Thanksgiving is celebrated with parades all over the United States. If you can't get to the incredible Macy's parade, there may be a parade closer to home.

Thanksgiving, or Thanksgiving Day, is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November and has been an annual tradition in the United States since 1863. Many use Thanksgiving Day quotes to send words of thanks to show their appreciation for those who help throughout the year. Use Thanksgiving Day quotes in cards, letters, emails, school lesson plans, and on Twitter to spread your appreciation on Thanksgiving.

The biggest wine day of the year is upon us: Thanksgiving. More wine is bought and consumed on this day than on any other day of the year. There are no hard-and-fast rules for picking the right red or white wine. The best news is there are many great wines available for less than $20.

The traditional Thanksgiving Day meal features a delicious turkey with plenty of side dishes and a few mouth-watering desserts. Anyone who celebrates Thanksgiving Day doesn't need to know much more than how to prepare a turkey for the big meal. However, there are plenty of turkey facts and figures that make for interesting conversation or a game of trivia on Thanksgiving Day.

Easy to make and bake Thanksgiving and Christmas Hors d'oeuvres for Bacon Wrapped Scallops and Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe. Thaw and bake Mini Quiche from Costco and Sam's Club, and ready to serve Veggie Platter & Dip and Shrimp Cocktail, are all easy on the budget and your time.

Black Friday deals are typically on TVs, computers, and electronics. However, the web site Truecar.com stated that Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, is the best day to buy a car.

After the turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie has been gobbled up on Thanksgiving day, many families settle in with a classic movie to end the day of thanks. From A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving to Planes, Trains and Automobiles, there is a great movie for everyone to enjoy once the Thanksgiving table has been cleared.

The official presidential pardon for the 2009 Thanksgiving holiday will happen Wednesday, November 25. This will be President Obama's first presidential turkey pardon since taking office and the giant fowl will surely appreciate being spared from the White House dinner table.

From Thanksgiving blessings and prayers for dinner, to serious and silly Thanksgiving sayings and jokes, here's a list of famous Thanksgiving quotes, and a Thanksgiving toast to say to family and friends. The Thanksgiving holiday is a social time and lends itself to reminiscing around a bountiful table, full of good things to eat, and fun or somber sayings to provoke a thoughtful and meaningful Thanksgiving.