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Kindness only adds to the joy in one’s life and with the season of Thanksgiving, it is the duty of people to express gratitude by sharing kindness and generosity. While many people have been setting their tables and roasting their turkeys, others have uplifted the Thanksgiving spirit by sharing the cheer with those in need. Shelter Mommy (@wellbehaved1) shared a video on TikTok of the Hoke County Animal Shelter hosting the warmest and the most adorable Thanksgiving for abandoned animals. According to Newsweek, a total of 50 dogs and 55 cats were given the privilege of enjoying a wholesome Thanksgiving dinner at the shelter. The tradition started 18 years ago when Kristi Pylant, shelter manager, spent her first Thanksgiving at the shelter.

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NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Beloved ‘Today‘ show host and mother of two, Hoda Kotb, revealed a secret signal she shares with her daughters, Haley and Hope, during the Thanksgiving Day Parade. 

While on live TV and in the company of her co-hosts Savannah Guthrie and Al Roker, Kotb gave a special shoutout to her daughters. This unique signal, previously shared with her ‘Today with Hoda and Jenna’ co-host Jenna Bush Hager, has been introduced to her daughters as well.

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Kotb co-parents Haley and Hope with her ex-fiancé Joel Schiffman.

Hoda Kotb shares secret signal with daughters

While hosting the parade alongside her ‘Today’ show co-hosts Savannah Guthrie and Al Roker,…

Michel Sandoval has never celebrated Thanksgiving before, but Thursday evening she knows exactly what she’ll be giving thanks for — family, good health and all the people who helped her and her partner, Luis Alfonso, in their long journey from Venezuela.

“I’m grateful God has always been with us, hasn’t left us, and thanks to God we’ve always found good people on our trip here,” said Sandoval, 21. 

That list includes the family in Mexico that put her and Luis up for a month last spring and Ruth Lamour, an Austin resident who has been hosting Sandoval and other migrants in her house and will be hosting their first…

• Thanksgiving can be stressful … and hosting adds yet another layer of pressure.

• Mindfulness expert Kathleen Hall shared tips on how to minimize stress over Thanksgiving.

• It’s in your best interest to pre-plan as much as possible.

Stress has been linked to plenty of unpleasant side effects, like chronic diseases, skin problems, high blood pressure, and lower immune function, among others — but with Thanksgiving and the holiday season approaching, it can feel almost unavoidable.

Business Insider previously spoke with stress management expert Kathleen Hall as part of her partnership with La Quinta by Wyndham to get some advice on how to avoid stress during Thanksgiving, and she shared her five top tips.

Get a holiday buddy to ease the stress of hosting.

While no Thanksgiving feast would be complete without turkey, stuffing, or mashed potatoes, dessert is often what leaves a lasting impression on guests. It is the final course of the meal, so you’ll want to do it right.

If you’re interested in straying from the traditional apple, pecan, or pumpkin pie, consider looking to hosting maven Ina Garten for inspiration. The Barefoot Contessa recently shared three dessert recipes on Instagram “that everyone is sure to remember and give thanks for.”

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In her post, Garten wrote, “My dear friend Anna Pump used to say, no one remembers what you serve for dinner, but they always remember dessert!” She then listed…