Rethinking the Thanksgiving myth. The fashion of Princess Diana. The cutthroat market for N95 masks. Skiing during a pandemic. And more.
Rethinking the Thanksgiving myth. The fashion of Princess Diana. The cutthroat market for N95 masks. Skiing during a pandemic. And more.
Times editors have handpicked 11 stories for you to enjoy. Welcome toThe Weekender.
The Thanksgiving Myth Gets a Deeper Look This Year
By Brett Anderson
For many Native Americans, the Covid-19 toll and the struggle over racial inequity make this high time to re-examine the holiday, and a cruel history.
Why Do We Care So Much About Diana’s Dresses?
By Vanessa Friedman
“The Crown,” Season 4, has raised the question again. The answer may not be what you expect, our fashion critic writes.
In Turkey, the beekeeping traditions of the Hemshin people are both evolving and at risk of vanishing.
By Daniel Milroy Maher

No Papers, No Jobs: The New Street Vendors of Queens
By Juan Arredondo and David Gonzalez
Left to fend for themselves as the coronavirus spread and New Yorkers lost their jobs en masse, undocumented immigrants turned to one of the few options left: selling food on the street.
What the ‘Fresh Prince’ of the ’90s Tells Us About Race Now
By Maria Cramer and Allyson Waller
A generation ago, sitcoms with largely Black casts were must-see TV, balancing humor and drama. Will the “Bel-Air” reboot resonate in the era of Black Lives Matter?
How Does Ina Do It?
By Julia Moskin
Ina Garten, a.k.a. the Barefoot Contessa, has a loyal, diverse and growing fan base that follows her anywhere — even through quarantine and a Thanksgiving lockdown.
Inside the Chaotic, Cutthroat Gray Market for N95 Masks
By Doug Bock Clark
As the country heads into a dangerous new phase of the pandemic, the government’s management of the P.P.E. crisis has left the private sector still straining to meet anticipated demand.
Once the Disease of Gluttonous Aristocrats, Gout Is Now Tormenting the Masses
By Ligaya Mishan
It can be tempting to ascribe the affliction’s prevalence to our current climate of indulgence, but that’s not the full story.
Can You Have a Ski Season in a Pandemic?
By Tim Neville
From how we ride the lifts to where we sleep and what we eat, ski areas are taking steps to minimize crowding and to curb opportunities for the virus to spread.
How to Pretend You’re in Paris Tonight
By Stephanie Rosenbloom
There are countless ways to invite Paris into your home. All you need is a little creativity. And perhaps a glass of Champagne.
Anthony Hopkins Makes It Look Simple. (And Maybe It Should Be.)
By Kyle Buchanan
In the dementia drama “The Father,” the 82-year-old actor turns in a career-capping performance and yet claims, “No acting required.”
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This edition of The Weekender was edited byJillian Rayfield.