Vintage Thanksgiving moments capture the timeless charm of family gatherings, classic meals, and warm traditions. Whether through old photos or nostalgic stories, these moments reflect the simplicity and joy of past celebrations, reminding us of the heartfelt connections that make the holiday special.
"A Sesame Street Thanksgiving in 1974"
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"My parents said they had too much Thanksgiving turkey… 1979"
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"Family Thanksgiving 1985"
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"My mom’s Thanksgiving in 1955"
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"Mickey Mouse making his Thanksgiving Day Parade debut in 1934"
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"My parents during Thanksgiving of ‘79"
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"Thanksgiving circa 50’s. My grandma going full Norman Bates on the turkey… and my grandpa’s look of pure adoration."
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"A fine table setting for Thanksgiving, 1950s."
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"Dad celebrating Thanksgiving in Vietnam. 1960s"
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"Thanksgiving 1970.
My mom got all done up because my uncle was bringing his best friend home from college for the holiday, and she had a crush on him.
10 years later they had my brother, and 15 years later they had me!"
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"My grandparents as college students heading to Thanksgiving dinner in 1954"
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"Thanksgiving, 1970s"
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"Having trouble picking out my mom, Thanksgiving 1968? Just look for the ice-cold laser glare of doom."
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"70s Thanksgiving with my stylin’ grandpa."
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"Thanksgiving 1980s"
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"My uncle at my house in 1985 on Thanksgiving."
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"Thanksgiving 1971 I believe."
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"A Maltese family Thanksgiving in Detroit, Michigan, 1975."
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"Thanksgiving Kids’ Table (1980)"
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"Me marching in my high school band in 1986 (in New Rochelle, NY) for the Thanksgiving Day Parade."
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"My mom (far right) and her cousins, Thanksgiving 1986"
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"Thanksgiving, 1956 or so. My Dad, Mom, and brother."