What is your role when it comes to Thanksgiving prep? Are there any specific traditions that you participate in for or around Thanksgiving? Does your family participate in any football traditions, and if so, which ones?

These are the questions that arise as the cherished November holiday approaches.

Whether it’s spending time with the family or watching football, most people seem to have something special that they do to celebrate, which is part of what makes this holiday, and others like it, special. 

Some people have a specific role that they play in preparing for Thanksgiving dinner, whether it’s cooking or some other involvement.

 “I prepare all the side dishes, while my mom does all the bigger stuff ,like turkey,” NASH science teacher Mrs Uhernik said.

But some don’t have such an involved role to participate in and are just there to celebrate with friends and family.

“I don’t really have a role, because my mom and my sister take care of everything,” Mr Downs, another NASH science teacher, said,.“I just have to show up.” 

Many people have specific traditions they participate in every year that make this holiday even more special. Some traditions are more typical, while others diverge from the norm.

NASH junior T’Sai Alleyne told The Uproar about her family’s tradition. 

“In my family, we go around the table and say three things that we’re grateful for,” she said.

Other students might have something they provide for their family.

“I make a homemade pumpkin pie for my family and my grandparents,” NASH junior JJ Kincaid said.

Many also participate in some sort of football tradition on Thanksgiving, as the sport has become a big part of the holiday

 “I’ll go over to my aunt and uncle’s house, I’ll put on a jersey, and we’ll just watch the football game,” NASH junior Nathan Blechman said. 

But it’s not just watching football. Some people also play football, participating in a neighborhood “Turkey Bowl.”

“I play in a friend and family’s Turkey Bowl,” NASH gym teacher Mr Hook said. “We go out to a random field and play two-hand touch football, usually on the morning of Thanksgiving.” 

Regardless of students’ plans this Thursday, they are all sure to enjoy the time off from school and the plentiful opportunities to spend time with family and friends. We can all give thanks for that.