With Thanksgiving approaching, students  will gather with their families soon to continue traditions that they have been partaking in for years.

For some this is getting together with family members, going Black Friday shopping or breaking the wishbone.

For senior Caraleigh Stifler, her Thanksgiving break always consists of spending time with her grandmother and cousins.

“I always go to my grandma’s house for Thanksgiving dinner,” said Stifler. “My cousins and I always sleep over at my grandma’s house, so it’s kind of also a tradition that I look forward to every year. Then we go Black Friday shopping the day afterwards.”

Senior Kaila Glenn will give her thanks with all of her family members as well this year.

“My Thanksgiving tradition is that we always go over to my dad’s parent’s house, and we have an early lunch there,” said Glenn. “Then I go to my mom’s aunt’s house to have a Thanksgiving dinner. I usually only eat dessert at my aunt’s house because I eat so much at my grandma’s.”

During the Thanksgiving break another important aspect is all of the great food that students are able to prepare and enjoy.

Traditionally, senior Cody Dennis eats his meal with his parents every year.

“I eat turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie [and] cranberry sauce,” said Dennis.

Glenn also adds that she loves having an excuse to eat whatever she likes over the break.

Another tradition that has generated a lot of popularity is Black Friday shopping. Glenn and Stifler both plan on going shopping this year with their families after their Thanksgiving festivities.

“After we eat, our closest relatives stay at my aunts, and we usually sleep for a little while and then go Black Friday shopping around midnight,” said Glenn. “Then after we’re done shopping, we all go to breakfast.”

As soon as the Thanksgiving holiday ends, students won’t have any time to sulk about going back to school since Christmas traditions are just three weeks later.