Loyalist students ready for the holidays

By Brandon White and Matthew Blair

Thanksgiving is a time of year where food and family take priority over everything else for students.

Traditionally, Thanksgiving has its roots in western cultural tradition and religion. But now, the holiday has evolved into a reason for families to come together.
At Loyalist College, some students have been away from their families since they started their studies in September. QNet News set out to find what students had planned.

Adam Gault said he’d be having a good family meal.

“Thanksgiving is about eating turkey and eating stuffing,” said Gault, “But stuffing is really where it’s at. There’s a reason we only eat turkey twice a year.”

Jeff Bentley said his family has a few traditions.

“We sit down, eat a lot of turkey and stuffing, and then discuss politics,”

said Bentley.

Donovan Eves plans to spend Thanksgiving outdoors.

“I’ll be heading home to have a get together with my family. We always go to my grandparents and have a great big BBQ.”

Josh Callum said he’s going home to Ottawa.

“It’s a long drive, but Thanksgiving is always a family filled day. It’ll be nice to have a home cooked meal for once.”

Thanksgiving is one of those holidays where very vivid memories can be formed. Holly Eustace sent in her story from Facebook.

“One year for Thanksgiving, I was a vegetarian, and my mom actually made me a mini turkey out of tofu. It ended up looking like a dinosaur egg, but I appreciated the thought.”

“My family and I always end up watching Monty Python movies at some point during the holiday,” Bentley remarks, “It’s not the same without it.”

Jeff Green’s favorite memory is one everyone can relate to.

“My favorite memory is probably just the food.”

Thanksgiving is celebrated every year on the second Monday of October in Canada, and on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States.