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Informative Essay On Thanksgiving Traditions

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Thanksgiving Traditions
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, people are daydreaming about all the amazing food they’re going to eat. Mashed potatoes, stuffing, pie and of course turkey! Not only are people thinking about food, they can’t wait to get back to their Thanksgiving traditions.
Zach Fisher (9) runs the Turkey Trot 5K in Cedar Rapids every year with his mom and stepdad. He has participated in it since he was little and doesn’t remember a time he lost to his family.
“The fastest time I had was last year and I ran a 21:37,” Fisher said.
Kellie Monaghan (12) rotates between different aunt and uncle's houses each year. Since she has such a big family, they plan Thanksgiving on the Sunday before so everyone can make it.
“There are

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