As November rolls around, HAHS is excited for our long Thanksgiving break. A time to enjoy good food with the people we are thankful for, cook thanksgiving dishes, or even go for a hike.
Thanksgiving is a holiday originally known as a harvest feast, known as a Harvest Celebration, before it gained the title Thanksgiving. Plymouth colonists from England along with Native American people shared this day, but back then, they did not call it Thanksgiving. This came to us in the early 1600’s. New England colonists took this day to pray to thank god for blessings involving the military victory and the end of their droughts. Overtime Thanksgiving evolved to a day to celebrate others who helped one another become who they are today, to be thankful, and to show family and friends that thankfulness.
HAHS history teacher Mr. Buggy says he is, “most excited about having nothing to do.” Differing from a fellow sophomore, Koa Binder, as she is, “so excited that me and my girls are going to go on a friendsgiving over break, as we fest at the Westy.”
Thanksgiving makes a great vacation. Living up to the name Thanksgiving, there are many things to be thankful for. Koa also says, “I’m thankful for my friends, and special shoutout to my man. Thank you to my man.” As our history teacher Mr. Buggy says he is most thankful for, “family and second period for getting the dub on the Halloween contest.” Overall HAHS is excited to approach our long break to spend time with family and friends, enjoy the free time, and celebrate a famous American tradition: Thanksgiving.
For more information visit Thanksgiving 2024 ‑ Tradition, Origins & Meaning | HISTORY.
