If your turkey is still frozen, you'll defrost the bird faster by soaking it in a cold bath.

 Over the hill, through the woods and past the body scanners and the security checkpoints en route to Grandma's house this holiday season.

Suntanned Turkey

With a little aluminum-foil ingenuity, Thanksgiving can be just another day at the beach. Courtesy of the blogs The Whole Enchilada and Raven's Brain, we found an easy way to surprise your Thanksgiving dinner guests: (1) Cut out aluminum foil in desired swimsuit-inspired shapes. (2) Arrange the turkey in the roasting pan and position the foil carefully. (3) Roast according to your own recipe and serve. (4) Watch your guests' faces ...

Meet 5 who answered the call, and hear what they learned from their acts of kindness and courage

Here are a few memorable reunion stories that will warm your heart for the holidays.