Turkey Time!

Written by mindy.haesemeyer on . Posted in Newspaper.

Story by Bailee Council – Assistant Editor

   Preheat your ovens because it is turkey time! Thanksgiving is right around the corner and calls for laughing with your loved ones, eating your favorite foods, and bonding with those you are grateful for. Special Thanksgiving ceremonies are common among religions after harvests and at other times of the year. Thanksgiving’s history in North America is rooted in English traditions; through the years, those traditions have formed the “normal” holiday celebrated now. 

   “I have lots of favorite parts of Thanksgiving but at the top of the list are just having family time where we laugh, play games, and just chill,” Heather Atkinson, long-term substitute, said. 

   Parades, such as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, with floats, balloons, and performances are a key attraction. Other traditions such as football, and the simplicity of spending time with family and friends are most suitable for the holiday.

   “Everyone should have a place to feel welcome and belong,” Atkinson said. 

   What some would consider the most important part of this day could be the expression of gratitude and selflessness. There is so much to be grateful for throughout the season of giving. Thanksgiving in particular, tell someone you are grateful for their presence, hug an old friend extra tight, and, most importantly, do not burn the pies.

 

Photo Courtesy of Ms. Laster

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