Thanksgiving without a turkey?

This week the Triton Voice went out in search of traditions that slightly differ from the usual Thanksgiving Day activities. Finding a couple teachers who have had many more Thanksgivings than high-schoolers, and also a student for a reference to a common tradition. Aside from turkey and dinner other people do things that are not the same as normal traditions. Some perspectives on other people’s holiday traditions are always interesting.

Mrs. Herzl

Lisa Herzl has very different traditions than the usual. “My family, all being pilgrims, never really did the whole turkey part of Thanksgiving,” she said. She explains how her family just all together and brings dishes of different kind of food and had a big meal. It is still Thanksgiving dinner, but no turkey.

“Once my husband and I were married, he got me into the turkey meal tradition and we’ve been doing it ever since,” Herzl said.

“Thanksgiving is definitely my favorite holiday (over Christmas) because there is no gift pressure,” she said.

“This year, my mother-in-law is hosting,” she said. Her favorite dish on Thanksgiving links up with her start without turkey. “The sides are the best, if I ever see that sweet potato casserole with the marshmallows on top, that is the one.”

Mr. Celia

Mr. Joe Celia, history teacher appreciates the sporty time of year, and enjoys spending his time with loved ones.

“I like to go out and catch a high-school football game, probably bring my son with me, go home to eat a nice big meal,” he said. Hosting dinner at his house this year, the family will be coming to him.

Along with spending quality time he also will, “take the kids and family out to a movie (after dinner),” he said.

Along with all the other wonderful foods on the table on Thanksgiving Day, Celia loves one specific dish that’s only around for Thanksgiving. “Definitely the green bean casserole,” stated Celia.

Thanksgiving is one of the top favorite holidays for Celia but definitely, “second on the list because the first is Christmas.”

Josh Hemmerdinger

Josh Hemmerdinger, Triton senior, hosts dinner at his house as well, “We host at my house and we all eat on my big table,” said Hemmerdinger.

“We have my mom’s side over in the afternoon and we watch some football,” he said. Hemmerdinger appreciates the environment with his loved ones all around him. “We chill and eat, and I love to drink eggnog.”

Aside from eggnog Hemmerdinger has a dish that has made it to the top of his thanksgiving favorites list, “Pie is always awesome, but mash potatoes with gravy is always the best,” he said.