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Discovering Thanksgiving, and the first Christmas decorations

Discovering Thanksgiving, and the first Christmas decorations

Eléa-Marie Gilles November 29, 2016

Thanksgiving is an American celebration that is very different from any French holidays. This event became a national day under Abraham Lincoln's presidency during the Civil War (1861-1865) because...

Infographic by Joy Park

The neglect of Thanksgiving

Siena Juhlin November 24, 2016

When I was little, Halloween and Christmas were my favorite holidays. I couldn't wait until I could dress up and run door to door and receive candy. I couldn’t wait until Santa came and I woke up to...

The best part of my Thanksgiving is probably that all my family gets together. My parents, they’re divorced, and my dad works for the city so a lot of times on Christmas he’ll have to go plow snow or he’ll have to be at work. But Thanksgiving is one holiday where I know for sure that we’re all going to be there, and that we’re all going to go play football, that we’re all going to cook everything together. And we always cook way too much food. It’s just nice to have everybody together for that. The best part of my Thanksgiving is probably that all my family gets together. My parents, they’re divorced, and my dad works for the city so a lot of times on Christmas he’ll have to go plow snow or he’ll have to be at work. But Thanksgiving is one holiday where I know for sure that we’re all going to be there, and that we’re all going to go play football, that we’re all going to cook everything together. And we always cook way too much food. It’s just nice to have everybody together for that.Sophomore Danica Barnes

on their favorite parts of Thanksgiving

Katie Whaley November 22, 2016
There are many traditions people have for Thanksgiving, whether it be getting the entire family together or eating until you're more stuffed than the turkey. Here are a few favorite activities students at Rock Bridge do and love.
Student View: Thanksgiving Break

Student View: Thanksgiving Break

Sam Mitten November 27, 2013

Thanksgiving is a holiday that celebrates appreciating what you have. Beginning with the first Thanksgiving in 1621 in the Plymouth Colony with the American Indians and the Plymouth Colonists, where they...

Student View: Black Friday

Student View: Black Friday

Sophie Whyte November 26, 2013

Following the day of Thanksgiving, "door-buster sales" entice Americans to shop 'til they drop. Black Friday is an unofficial American holiday that is the opening of winter shopping in stores, with Cyber...

“It’s to give thanks for what we have and it affects my life, personally I just go see friends and have a big dinner with friends and family. It’s a way to bring people together so you can have a happy time.” Sophomore Ahmad Diab

Student View: The true meaning of Thanksgiving

Sophie Whyte November 26, 2013

A cultural holiday to celebrate and appreciate harvest time is common in many countries around the world. In Korea, they celebrate Chuseok with traditional food and games. Argentinians celebrate the Fiesta...

Feathers arranged in a fan pattern

DIY Thanksgiving turkey decoration

Madi Mertz November 26, 2013

Thanksgiving is the day of the turkey. Decorating with turkeys and eating turkeys, the day is even sometimes called "Turkey Day." It's quite a departure from the actual history of Thanksgiving but is a...

Thanksgiving Spirit

Afsah Khan November 21, 2013

A new bill proposes stores would remain closed for the day after Thanksgiving, commonly known as Black Friday. The bill aims to encourage people to spend more time with family and friends. Photo provided by Alyssa Sykuta

Bill suggests changes to Thanksgiving plans

Atreyo Ghosh March 7, 2013

The “Black Friday Creep,” the moving up of opening times for Black Friday, grows every year, but a bill proposed by Rep. Jeff Roorda in the Missouri House of Representatives may force some businesses...

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