After discussing Thanksgiving's traffic as some of the worst of the year, you might wonder if it's all worth it. Many have heard the story of "the Pilgrims and Native Americans joining together for a feast," but few know where that story comes from. Even fewer know that days of thanks and celebration were already familiar traditions—or that our national holiday was born thanks to the efforts of the same woman who wrote "Mary Had a Little Lamb"! Read on to learn about the orig

Every November, America hits the road. Whether it's families heading home, friends gathering for "Friendsgiving," or travelers chasing a long weekend getaway, the nation's interstates see some of their heaviest use of the year. In fact, AAA estimates that over 80 million people travel more than 50 miles  during Thanksgiving week, with the majority traveling by car. That makes the week leading up to Thanksgiving one of the most congested—and dangerous—times for highway travel.