Thanksgiving Traditions

Reflect on your favorite food or tradition during the Thanksgiving holiday.

Thanksgiving meals and traditions vary between every household across the country. Is there one dish or ritual you look forward to every year? Describe its importance and how it connects to your familial or personal history. Explore the senses associated with this tradition—what does it taste like, look like, or smell like? What emotions does it bring up? In investigating these more intimate details, you unearth deeper significances and create a more profound appreciation for this personal tradition.