Yahoo!'s Thanksgiving Guide 2009

Thanksgiving has been celebrated since the early 1600s. While there are some traditions that shouldn't change, such as being grateful for what we have and spending time with family, there are others which we should have fun with. Go ahead, serve something other than turkey.

Does your Thanksgiving lack spice and pizazz? Why not add a little olé to your mole and check out this adventurous Thanksgiving menu that combines traditional Mexican and Native American flavors with spices from around the globe. » Learn More

With most people trying to make meals with fewer and fewer calories, get a little controversial and go big. A turducken is a turkey, stuffed with a duck, stuffed with a chicken, stuffed with pure deliciousness. » Learn More

This Thanksgiving, volunteer at a local soup kitchen. Instead of filling your belly, help someone less fortunate fill theirs. Your good deed can be just as satisifying, minus the tryptophan. » Learn More

I know it's hard to believe, but your Uncle Phil might not be in love with this fabulous fowl and Cousin Susie might need a vegetarian meal. There are other amazing, eco-friendly meats you can serve this year such as bison and grass-fed beef. » Learn More

In some families, it's traditional to see who can run the fastest to the table to pile on as much food as humanly possible to eat. This year, try to shed a few and get in the best shape of your life by running a marathon. » Learn More