Thanksgiving Dinner

Thanksgiving break is here and many students have left home, but some have stayed on campus. My experience is with those who have stayed on campus, since home is too far away for me.

Staying on campus with some of my close friends for this break has become a tradition for me. It has become such a custom that I began to call it Friendsgiving, instead of Thanksgiving. I enjoy this break for several reasons, such as the abundance of food and the company from close friends.

During the day of Thanksgiving, President Hanno invites all students on campus to his house for a delicious dinner. He sends out an email to all students inviting them over to his house and we celebrate the holiday of Thanksgiving in his house.

The Thanksgiving dinner is very meaningful to many people in the United States, but during this Thanksgiving dinner at the President's house. I notice that most students there are international students, thus they don't have a concept of Thanksgiving. During the dinner, they ask many questions about the traditions of the holiday and are very eager to learn more about it.

This dinner doesn't just bring US citizens together, but international students as well. Providing them with a venue to be thankful for the aspects of their lives. The holiday of Thanksgiving provides a spatial concept of togetherness for those who aren't home. In conclusion, this dinner means a lot to many, especially international students who have never really celebrated this holiday.