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Thanksgiving

Hundreds of dessert plates on a table in the Oxford Seniors building

How to celebrate Thanksgiving in Oxford this year

From ice skating to enjoying a community meal with friends and family, Oxford has no shortage of ways for you to celebrate Thanksgiving this year.
Sean Scott Nov 18, 2024
A white van with a graphic of a bag full of food and the TOPSS logo

The Old Townie: Thanks for our empathies

Oxford has no shortage of nonprofit organizations to give to this holiday season. While Miami University receives plenty of high-profile donations, columnist Steve Schnabl writes that residents and alumni alike should consider giving to smaller local nonprofits.
Steve Schnabl Nov 17, 2024
Baskets full of potatos, green beans and garlic

How sweet potatoes rose to popularity at Thanksgiving

Sweet potatoes likely weren't eaten at the first Thanksgiving celebration, but they have since become a staple at the holiday dinner table.
James Rubenstein Nov 16, 2024
A yellow squash tart covered in cinnamon

Thanksgiving desserts: Pumpkin pies or squash tarts?

Pumpkin pie is a classic Thanksgiving dessert, but squash tarts are a tasty, easy-to-bake alternative.
James Rubenstein Nov 14, 2024
Boxes of turkeys in a stock room

Not all turkeys are equal: The benefits of getting pasture-raised bird this Thanksgiving

Pasture-raised turkeys may present some issues to farmers like exposure to predators, but columnist and board president James Rubenstein writes that the extra difficulty is worth it for the health, flavor and environmental benefits.
James Rubenstein Nov 2, 2024

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