Thanksgiving break has passed, and students had a great time! The third longest break of the school year was filled with travels and turkey for many students of Panther Creek High.

As the break was approaching, our PCNN interviewers spoke to our student base about their Thanksgiving plans. Most students planned to visit family, in a massive expansion from last year, as students got together with anywhere from 10 to 30 family members.

Our students have some staple picks for Thanksgiving activities. Junior Jenna Hofmann says, “We always watch the Macy’s day parade while cooking.” The Macy’s day parade, originating in 1924, held its first parade and was originally for Christmas. The parade was created so customers would get influenced and buy more. Other students, like Noah Rasmussen, plan to eat themselves into a coma while watching Thursday Night Football – a common interest among students and a tradition that has been around since 1920 and the Akron Pros.

Dining has also been a common topic, with the most popular Thanksgiving food surprisingly being macaroni and cheese. Students also enjoy the classic dinner staples: potatoes, turkey, cranberry, and rolls.

The history of Thanksgiving dates all the way back to 1621 after the Pilgrims completed their first harvest in a new land. Their meal lasted three days, and more than 90 Native Americans and 53 Pilgrims came together to eat. It was not signed as an official holiday until 1941 by the 32nd president of the United States, Franklin Roosevelt. This Thanksgiving break brought together friends and family for PCHS students and students across the county.