Thanksgiving is one of the biggest holidays of the year with almost 300 million Americans dining on a turkey dinner after watching the famed Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade from New York City.
Celebrities were quick to make the annual holiday a photo op as they took to Instagram to wish their followers well while baking pies, preparing their carb-heavy feasts and showing off their autumnal décor.
Gisele Bundchen, Kourtney Kardashian, Kate Hudson, Jessica Alba, and others shared what they were grateful for as they prepared for some family time in their mansions.
Happy Thanksgiving from my home to yours: Vogue supermodel Gisele Bundchen was baking pumpkin seeds for her husband Tom Brady and their kids. 'Getting the best out of pumpkin season!' began the Versace catwalker
In her kitchen: 'How about making a quick, healthy snack? If you like salty, healthy, crunchy snacks as much as I do, here is one of my favorites: Baked pumpkin seeds!' said the yoga fanatic
Thanksgiving is a national holiday which always falls on the last Thursday of November.
It began as a day of giving thanks and sacrifice for the blessing of the harvest and of the preceding year.
In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Native Americans shared an autumn harvest feast which has been considered the very first Thanksgiving celebration in the colonies.
Vogue supermodel Gisele Bundchen too to Instagram to show her followers that she was baking pumpkin seeds for her husband Tom Brady and their kids.
'Getting the best out of pumpkin season!' began the Versace catwalker.
From the Decker family: Jessie James Decker posed with her ex-football player husband Eric Decker and their three children outside their home. 'Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! So thankful for my beautiful babies and my amazing husband and for all the blessings❤️ ❤️❤️ ,' said the country singer and fashion designer
'How about making a quick, healthy snack? If you like salty, healthy, crunchy snacks as much as I do, here is one of my favorites: Baked pumpkin seeds!
'Along with being a good protein sources, pumpkin seeds are loaded with nutrients, including fiber, phosphorus, omega-3 fats, magnesium, zinc, iron copper, vitamin B, and antioxidants.
'Swipe left for the recipe, and to read about all the benefits of pumpkin seeds. If you have any other ideas about how to season the seeds, I’d love to hear them! Thank you, and I hope you have a great week!'
From KK to you: Kourtney Kardashian was one of the first stars to share her well wishes with her nearly 151m followers
Home is where the heart is: The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star, 42, posted a photo of her living room with a movie on the flat screen TV, the fireplace roaring and a Christmas tree lit up in the corner
Jessie James Decker posed with her ex-football player husband Eric Decker and their three children outside their home.
'Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! So thankful for my beautiful babies and my amazing husband and for all the blessings❤️ ❤️❤️ ,' said the country singer and fashion designer.
Kourtney Kardashian was one of the first stars to share her well wishes with her nearly 151m followers.
The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star, 42, posted a photo of her living room with a movie on the flat screen TV, the fireplace roaring and a Christmas tree lit up in the corner.
Goldie Hawn's daughter Kate Hudson was seen at home baking a pie as she kneaded the dough on the island in her kitchen. The Almost Famous actress was makeup free as her blonde hair was worn in natural waves.
Baker Kate: Goldie Hawn's daughter Kate Hudson was seen at home baking a pie as she kneaded the dough on the island in her kitchen. The Almost Famous actress was makeup free as her blonde hair was worn in natural waves.
Linda Evans of Dynasty fame looked stunning as she posed outdoors with her dog.
'As I look into my heart to reflect on my blessings, I'm so touched to see how abundant I am in memories!' said the blonde beauty who played Krystle Carrington on the soap opera from the 1980s.
'I want you all to know how grateful I am to have you in my life, some of you for 20 to 50 years. Many of you from all over the world! I hope you feel my gratitude this Thanksgiving, for your care and your loving support. I wish for you and your family, a very safe and Happy holiday.' She then credited Jonas Mohr from AGENCYCALL.
Tale Of Tails actress Blanca Blanco wore a mini dress as she held up a cooked turkey.
'Loves, Happy Thanksgiving, and wishing you the best in health during this time. Grateful for you to be part of my journey,' said the girlfriend of Deer Hunter actor John Savage.
Chef BB: Tale Of Tails actress Blanca Blanco wore a mini dress as she held up a cooked turkey. 'Loves, Happy Thanksgiving, and wishing you the best in health during this time. Grateful for you to be part of my journey,' said the girlfriend of Deer Hunter actor John Savage
