In this fun and fast-paced Thanksgiving episode of Scary Savannah and Beyond, Brett and Crystal bust long-held Thanksgiving myths while diving into surprising holiday history—from the truth about turkey tryptophan and the real busiest travel days, to why turkeys are named after the country Turkey and how Swanson accidentally invented TV dinners. They explore quirky facts like presidential turkey pardons, the origins of the Macy’s Parade (including balloon disasters!), football traditions, America's love of leftovers, and even why “Jingle Bells” was originally a Thanksgiving song. Packed with humor, oddities, and unexpected history, this episode is perfect for paranormal and true-crime fans who love strange facts, weird traditions, and a good holiday laugh.
Thanksgiving Myths, Turkey Truths & Wild Holiday History! PART 1
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