My parents, who spend much of their active retirement researching our family genealogy, always take some time during our Thanksgiving gatherings to present their latest family-tree findings. Thanks to their travels, their curiosity about the past and their genealogy software, we leave our dinner with ancestor charts, old photos and new stories to share about the latest historical branches on the Jones/Cain family tree.

So when I heard about Freedom’s Feast, I could relate. Incorporating some history -- whether it's your family's or your country's -- into your holiday celebration, has its benefits. The elders talk about the past, the young ones absorb it all, and you're left with a rich family experience. If you need some help this year, Freedom's Feast, an activity program founded by a mom and designed for the dinner table, with fun historical facts, songs and more, will help you organize and give meaning to your gathering.

Leave a comment and let me know how you plan to celebrate -- and have a Happy Thanksgiving!