Happy Turkey Day dear IVN readers. Before spending the day with family and friends around a succulent dinner, spend a few minutes learning about America's favorite holiday and impress your guests. Here is a Thanksgiving infographic to help you out.

Did you know that Thanksgiving was celebrated the first time in 1621 but only became popular when Lincoln made it a holiday in 1863?

That 248 million turkeys were raised in the US in 2011?

That more than 24 millions Americans will travel by plane for Thanksgiving, making it the most traveled holiday of the year?

Happy Turkey Day dear IVN readers. Before spending the day with family and friends around a succulent dinner, spend a few minutes learning about America's favorite holiday and impress your guests. Here is a Thanksgiving infographic to help you out.

Did you know that Thanksgiving was celebrated the first time in 1621 but only became popular when Lincoln made it a holiday in 1863?

That 248 million turkeys were raised in the US in 2011?

That more than 24 millions Americans will travel by plane for Thanksgiving, making it the most traveled holiday of the year?

Chrysler Group announced last week that the company's investment in engine production will create 1,250 jobs in Michigan.

Last August, the Drudge Report pushed a story about CIA Director and four star general, David Petraeus, who was said to be on the short list of Governor Romney’s potential vice presidential nominees.¹

What makes the Holiday season even better? The Holiday of Lights display in Del Mar, located in the fairgrounds. Starting on November 22 and running until January 1, 2013 the Holiday of Lights display will be a great site for all to see, and is the largest animated drive through light show on the west coast. The set up for all of these typically begins one month prior to the light display's beginning.

If you are looking for ways to give back to the community this holiday season, here are some ways to spend Thanksgiving in San Diego.