Besides being the first consecutive break from school, Thanksgiving brings so much more to the table. It’s a time for people to gather with their families and feast on a hearty meal but, most of all, be grateful for the year that has passed. During the five-day break, many families view Thanksgiving as an opportunity to take a short vacation from daily life.
Some people leave the country to visit family. For example, junior Sean Kanji is going to New York for a family reunion. Freshman Sophia Krauss Almonacid is also taking a trip to Brazil to see family.
People also often travel to places they have been dreaming about. Sophomore Antoine Bernard is going to Panama to visit one of the best fishing resorts in the world, named for their vast variety of fish species.
The Friday night after Thanksgiving is when many sports games adopt a theme or special performance to honor the holiday. Senior Luke Maron will experience this by attending the football game Friday evening where the school is hosting an Alumni reunion, potentially providing him with many new opportunities and meeting people of different backgrounds.
Some people prefer to stay home rather than taking a short five day trip. Freshmen Christine Yu and Nusaibah Alam are both choosing to stay home this Thanksgiving. In all the hustle and bustle of school, they love to spend the break relaxing at home. It allows them to catch up on work and spend time with loved ones.
No matter where you go this Thanksgiving break, it is important to recognize who it is with. Thanksgiving can be celebrated from anywhere around the globe.
The Thanksgiving Day parade is one of the most common holiday traditions that students will travel to. (Photos/Emma Colarte Delgado)
