Diego Hernandez
Co-Editor
As the changing weather shifts to cooler climates, the Texas seasons are entering late fall to early winter. This period brings about the end of year holidays, one for the fall being Thanksgiving. This holiday is one where families come together in hopes of a good meal and the warmth they bring each other through friendship and laughter. Senior Alexandria Fink gives us insight on how she is one who appreciates how this holiday brings people together.
“I usually spend Thanksgiving with my entire family. That includes my tios, tias, cousins, grandmas, brothers and sisters. It’s always blood relations but sometimes our family members bring close friends to gatherings which makes things more interesting,” Fink said.
With the gatherings in mind, being close and approaching fast to this festive day arouses the feelings towards it. Junior Daria McKinney shares how she thinks others should see Thanksgiving.
“I think people should see this as a day to come together for fun and caring with one another. But food is always good too,” McKinney said.
Coming together is an action that can be done in numerous locations in the city, even the United States. Some individuals wish to celebrate in their home wall others prefer to visit relatives out of town.
“I usually celebrate in Austin, Texas. This is with my aunt since her house and property is bigger,” McKinney said.
Along with the unification of others, families have different methods of celebrating. These methods are most commonly known as traditions, or in this case holiday traditions. Junior Madison Green shares the traditions she and others partake in.
“I have a tradition with my best friend where I bake something for her family, and go to her house. My momma always makes hashbrown casserole for me too,” Green said.
This holiday, like many others, is one that cannot be rushed for preparation. The food that is made or the games that are played can either be from memory or done from the book.
“My family usually starts to prepare a few days before the holiday. We all come into town about three days prior and we start to cook one to two days prior to the actual day,” Green said.
As the day draws near, many focus on what occurs during the time rather than how it happens. The meaning of the day is shown to them occurring as a fleeting notion or attitude.
“Thanksgiving has everything to do with love. Of course there’s plenty of food, fun, and games but all those things are set up and made out of love. To me it’s always been a holiday where I get to spend quality time with my distant family. I’m able to see how much they’ve grown and they’re able to see my growth too,” Fink said.
As the Covid-19 pandemic is still spreading in the United States, Thanksgiving and the years end to come might look different than previous years. Take time to cherish either a virtual communion of family and friends or if it’s in person, but take care and make precautions. Enjoy the turkey and the feast of love that is to come. Happy Thanksgiving!