Thanksgiving, the time of being joyful and grateful. It is the oldest tradition in the United States that Americans celebrate. It is more than just getting together and eating a lot of food. It is something that goes all the way back to the 1600s. This is about colonies and the pilgrims getting together giving thanks and eating food. Thanksgiving would not be a national holiday without President Abraham Lincoln when he announced it in 1863.
We give thanks to the people we love and what we are grateful for. Many families have different ways of celebrating Thanksgiving. Some will travel, some will get together and feast, some will play games, that is what makes Thanksgiving special, because, of how many people celebrate it. I interviewed senior Aaron Pena and asked him what his family does for Thanksgiving? “As a Mexican family we all get together, play music, and cook lots of food like beans, tamales, rice and for desserts we make, tres leches cake.” I also asked Pena what he is most grateful for? “I’m most thankful for my family and friends because they support me and make life more fun.”
I also got the chance to interview freshmen Zoe Peloquin and asked what was one thing her and her family do for Thanksgiving. “We all get together at a family members house and we all bring different foods and do a barbeque while having a good time.” I also asked Peloquin what her favorite dish was to eat at Thanksgiving. “My favorite dish to eat at thanksgiving would be the brisket.”
No matter what we do for Thanksgiving, it is a day to give thanks to anything. It isn’t always about the food or what to eat, it is a time to appreciate loved ones and the moments created. Even though many people celebrate Thanksgiving differently, the holiday reminds us to be thankful for what we have and to show kindness to others. As the break comes to an end, the most important part to remember is the feeling of gratitude and remembering the leftovers we had for Thanksgiving.
