Coming together and celebrating Thanksgiving is a way to bond with one another through traditions, food, and family. Many foods are staples in Thanksgiving spreads and people often have favorites.
Holiday food traditions changed between families. Sophomore Sol Pena’s family typically prepared more traditional Hispanic dishes.
“My family is Mexican, so we don’t make a lot of the traditional Thanksgiving food,” Pena said. “My favorite is my mom’s menudo.”
Other people enjoyed more American Thanksgiving side dishes. Sophomore Alyssa Chambers loved to eat casseroles.
“The best Thanksgiving food is green bean casserole,” Chambers said. “I also love this cheesy corn casserole my aunt makes.”
Some cultures did not celebrate Thanksgiving but enjoyed spending time with friends. Sophomore Fatima Ali attended a Friendsgiving event each year to enjoy rolls.
“My family is Pakistani, so we don’t celebrate Thanksgiving,” Ali said. “I go eat with my friends sometimes, and I absolutely love homemade butter rolls.”
Turkey was the most popular dish served at gatherings. Sophomore Caydance Ungerank helped her dad make turkey every year.
“My dad makes the best turkey ever; it’s my favorite thing to eat on Thanksgiving,” Ungerank said. “The past couple of years, I’ve helped him make it, and it’s so good.”
