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Chuck Samuelson, of Kitchens for Good, has launched a program that lets you adopt a tree and get the avocados it grows.

Much of the turkey's early history is shrouded in uncertainty, historians and etymologists say — which is particularly true of how the bird got its name.

The coming months will bring a 28 Days Later sequel and a new John Wick movie starring Ana de Armas. Midsommar's Ari Aster has a new Western thriller, and Pixar goes intergalactic.

NPR's Lauren Frayer plays the puzzle with Kevin Demko of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

Thanksgiving has a complicated origin story, but it remains a great opportunity to express gratitude. Morning Edition host Michel Martin explains why that is.

Hundreds of new Christmas songs are released every year, but each time December rolls around, the same small handful of classics races to the top of the charts. Will anything new ever break through?

Congress is wrapping up the year without a lot of legislative accomplishments under its belt and a growing list of lawmakers who are retiring. Former members say the challenges on Capitol Hill have been brewing for a long time.

In 2015, Reiner collaborated with his son, Nick Reiner, on Being Charlie, a story about addiction, loosely based on Nick's experiences. Rob Reiner talked about the film with Fresh Air in September.

Urban Plates is a fast-casual, chef-driven restaurant, with locations throughout California, it offers family-style catering and ready-to-eat options to make your holiday planning effortless. Pre-order by December 21 for pick-up on December 23 or 24. Family-Style Takeaway: Holiday Strip Loin Roast Family Meal (Serves 6–8 — $239) Includes: - Slow-Roasted Strip Loin Roast (free from added hormones and antibiotics) - Mashed Potatoes and Gravy - Bordelaise Sauce - Creamy Horseradish - Choice of Two Sides: Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Rainbow Carrots & Golden Beets, Herb Roasted Marble Potatoes, Macaroni & Cheese, or Garlic Parmesan Roasted Mushrooms - Sliced Artisan Bread Holiday 3-Course Family Meal (To-Go Only, Serves 4) Perfect for smaller gatherings or last-minute celebrations, this hot, ready-to-eat meal is available with your choice of Chicken ($89), Steak ($99), or Salmon ($99). Each entrée comes with: - Starter Salad - Two Family-Style Sides - Four Cookies for Dessert Everything is freshly cooked and packaged hot for immediate enjoyment just unwrap and serve! Desserts: Whole desserts, including Apple Pie and Chocolate Vanilla Layer Cake, are available à la carte for pick-up on December 24. Full dessert orders must be placed 24 hours in advance. Place your orders at urbanplates.com/holidays to make this holiday season easier and more delicious. Urban Plates on Facebook / Instagram

In Kashmir, December 21 is said to mark the start of the 40 harshest days of winter. A woolen robe called a pheran is key to keeping warm — and a reminder of how to face and overcome hardships.