By: Elise Hyde
Thanksgiving Day is about expressing gratitude to loved ones, families, and friends. It was originated as a harvest festival and it has been celebrated nationally on and off since 1789, with a proclamation by George Washington after a request by Congress.
Thanksgiving Day is where people gather around the dinner table and give thanks, prayer, feast, and watch football games and parades.
This is the first long break since the beginning of school, and many people have several plans over Thanksgiving Break.
Devynn Brown ’22, Ciera Sesock ’22, Ella Carney ’22, Gabby Mora ’23, Olivia Ford ’23, and Odessa Marcos ’22 all have plans for Thanksgiving Break and are all excited to take a break from school.
Ella Carney ’22 says, “I plan to binge watch Disney Plus and spend quality time with my family.”
Carney’s favorite food is mash potatoes and her favorite dessert is blueberry pie with ice cream on top. Carney is greatful for a roof over her head, family, and education.
Odessa Marcos ’22 says, “I plan to go to Stanford Hospital to visit my friend and to cook a lot of food with my family.” Marcos’ family tradition is to go to Universal Studios on Thanksgiving Day.
Marcos is thankful for her health, friends, and her dog. Marcos’ favorite food is yams and her favorite dessert is pumpkin pie.
Devynn Brown ’22 says, “I plan to eat with my family and distant relatives.” Brown’s family traditions are to try a new food every year. In the past year, Brown’s family has tried new and different Italian foods.
Brown’s favorite food is mash potatoes and her favorite dessert is her grandma’s home made jello that has whip cream in it. Baseball is a huge part of Brown’s Thanksgiving and they support the Angels.
Brown is thankful for her family, home, and friends.
Ciera Sesock ’22 says, “I plan to hang out with my friends, family, and watch Netflix.” Sesock goes to her grandma’s house for Thanksgiving to feast every year.
Sesock is thankful for her friends, family, and education. If Sesock had to rank Thanksgiving out of all the holidays, it would be her 3rd.
Olivia Ford ’23 says, “I plan on going to my grandparents’ house and running in the Turkey Trot.”
Ford’s favorite food is mash potatoes and her favorite dessert is apple pie. Ford is thankful for her friends, family, and her pets. If Ford had to rank Thanksgiving out of all the holidays, it would also be her 3rd.
Gabby Mora ’23 says, “I usually run the Turkey Trot and then have dinner with my friends and family.” Mora’s favorite food is stuffing and her favorite dessert is pecan pie.
Mora’s family watches football all day during Thanksgiving. Mora is thankful for her friends, family, and to have a roof over her head.
Many people are looking forward to food and having quality time with their family and friends. Take note of some family traditions from your fellow Rangers!
Elise Hyde
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