Thanksgiving in America has always been a rather strange combination of festival, food, and frolic. We watch colorful parades in the morning, stuff ourselves in the afternoon, and then retire to our couches to watch two teams of modern gladiators beat each other silly for the prize of a silver trophy.
Thanksgiving was meant to be a day set aside for the giving of thanks for the harvest, the bounty of the earth, and the gifts of nature and prosperity bestowed on us throughout the year.
Traditions have evolved since Thanksgiving became a national holiday in the 1860s, but the sentiment has remained the same. Here's how late-19th-century Brooklyn celebrated, with massive feasts and costumed Fantastics.
These Brooklyn organizations took it upon themselves to care for those who couldn't do for themselves, showcasing community spirit and the holiday's ethos of generosity and gratitude.
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