ThanksgivingTraditions

Thanksgiving Traditions By: Sarah Bennett, Emily Wynn, and Sarah Persun

Each family has their own traditions that make their holiday celebration unique and special. Everyone makes different Thanksgiving memories together as a family.

Some fun facts about this American holiday are more than 40 million green bean casseroles are served on Thanksgiving Day. Did you know 91% of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving Day?The common Thanksgiving dinner consists of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, olives, cranberries, and many more delicious foods. Aaron Hughes’s favorite food on the dinner table on Thanksgiving Day is mashed potatoes. Some things that Peter Sinibaldi, a fifth grader, eats on Thanksgiving Day are turkey and mashed potatoes. Many people on Thanksgiving watch the Macy’s Day Parade. The Macy’s Day Parade started in 1997 in New York City annually on Thanksgiving Day. Megan Wein, a Rommelt fifth grader, watches the Macy’s Day Parade and her favorite part is the floats. Aaron Hughes eats at his house on this special day. Alyssa Saures goes to her Memi’s house to eat. Peter Sinibaldi’s favorite part of Thanksgiving is the food. Megan Wein’s gram, Pappy Ross, and some of her cousins get together on Thanksgiving Day. We hope you enjoy your Thanksgiving and eat appetizing meals with your family and friends. Have a happy holiday and make new memories filled with fun!