26 movies people love to watch with their families on Thanksgiving

"Watching it every Thanksgiving is an annual tradition."

By Emily Shiffer

Movies are an essential part of the Thanksgiving holiday. When family and friends gather, movies make the perfect buffer for the time between—and after—the festive meal. (And, of course, they’re a great alternative to football.)

Thanksgiving movies are a tradition for many families, who often return to the same favorites each year. People on Reddit shared the films they love most, offering ideas for new additions to your holiday lineup.

Here are 26 movies that people love to watch:

🗣️ Icelandic woman demonstrates the 'ingressive' linguistic habit of speaking while inhaling

It's common in Nordic countries and handful of other places, but striking to those unfamiliar with it.

By Annie Reneau

When we think about the mechanics of speaking—as in physically forming words with our mouths and saying them out loud—exhaling is a big part of the process. We naturally breathe out while vocalizing, which is what makes our vocal chords vibrate and make sound, right? We exhale when we talk without even consciously thinking about it.

But what if we talked while inhaling? For most of us, that idea seems…well, backwards. Try it. It probably feels weird, unless you're from one of the handful of places in the world where people actually do it.

True sportsmanship. 👏

📝 Handwritten note found inside a rare 1935 thrift-store find has people in awe

"A 12-year-old made this?!"

By Evan Porter

You can find amazing things in thrift stores. Lots of junk? Sure. But every once in a while, you come across something incredible that's far more valuable than the listed secondhand price.

Even better, though more rare, are the stories. Books with letters tucked into their pages, old photographs, home videos that got lost in the shuffle. They're always a source of fascination for people who frequent thrift stores.

One lucky thrifter recently shared a cool haul on social media. At first glance, the item wasn't anything special—until they flipped it over and saw what was underneath.

😋 Ken Burns digs into 'coffin'-encased pie and other intriguing Revolutionary War-era foods

"Whoa! Didn’t expect that! It looks like it came from the Petrified Forest!"

By Ryan Reed

When I think about the American Revolution, my brain flashes to many of the obvious images: intense battles, people dumping loads of tea in the Boston Harbor, George Washington's white-powdered hair. (Sidebar: Did you know Washington was actually a natural redhead? File that one under "WTF things I learned today.") But when I envision centuries-old historical events, I admittedly don't consider the food. What were they eating in the late 1700s, and would any of it hold up as tasty today?

That's, loosely, the intriguing premise behind Bennett Rea's recent interview with acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns, the latter on hand to promote his new six-part documentary miniseries, The American Revolution. Rae, creator of the web series Cookin' With Congress, framed their conversation around a handful of pre-made dishes from that era, breaking down their ingredients and historical significance. Even if none of the recipes wind up as staples in your cook book, you might enjoy watching them snack on entrees from the time of Washington—"the good, the bad...and the dry," as our host describes them.