For the fourth section of my portfolio, I decided to observe a family holiday dinner. The dinner that I chose to observe was my family’s Thanksgiving dinner. Thanksgiving is a major holiday in my family because, it is one of the only times that my family is able to all be together. However, this Thanksgiving was different than any other, due to the passing of my Pop-Pop. Thanksgiving was one of his favorite holidays, and it was hard for everyone to enjoy the meal as much as we normally would have. This year’s Thanksgiving was held at my Aunt Mary Ann’s house around 3pm. When we all get together for a holiday, there is really no specific manners that everyone must follow. One important tradition however, is that we always say a prayer before …show more content…
Even though he was not with us, he is always there in spirit. This relates the current course because of how values are displayed. Like I explained above, values vary across families, and it is important to understand the values that everyone holds. Being that my family is so close, our values are all very similar. However, it is quite easy to come across a family who have different values. Participating in this experience allows me to be able to see how important certain aspects of the holidays are to everyone. When working with clients, they may be fortunate to have all of their loved one’s with them, and their most important part of Thanksgiving is making sure that the turkey is cooked perfectly. For a client with a disability, it can be hard to make a holiday meal perfect, because they often feel held back my their disability. Experiencing this Thanksgiving meal with my family showed that while something may be effecting the day, a holiday can be as perfect as it can be, with the love and support of others. So, as an occupational therapist, I will make sure to help enforce the knowledge of values, and that to use inner strength to keep
Reading the comic strip “True Tales of the Amerikkkan History Part II: The True Thanksgiving” artist Jim Mahfood, examines different views on ethnicity, specifically the differences between American Indians and Whites, through the views of a naïve and native youngster. Mahfood, utilizes a classic nine panel format with “True Tales of the Amerikkkan History Part II: The True Thanksgiving”, which traces the youths discussion about Thanksgiving. This discussion between the white kid and the Native American kid, shows the vast differences between both youths perception of the traditional American holiday. Mahfood’s portrayal of the white kid, as a self-absorbed follower of society and as direct reflection of his apparently, uncompassionate
Have you ever had your opinion on something entirely changed? What made it change? It likely could have been family and tradition. An individual’s family and traditions have the most influence on one’s perspective because it uses examples to change someone’s opinion on something. Tradition is an important factor when it comes to changing opinions.
Dr. Meyers, Hello! I hope your Thanksgiving was rejuvenating and enjoyable with family and friends. This is Angelia (Angel) Hirsch from the summer practicum course through Liberty University. I am not certain what happened over the week of Thanksgiving, but our house (which is a 125 year-old historical home, really a niche market, not many want to deal with the special things that come along with the age and up keep) suddenly went into high demand and we had numerous offers come in on Wednesday!
Thanksgiving is a holiday that is traditionally celebrated with family and friends, and is seen as a time to give thanks for one's blessings. It is also a time for sharing a meal and reflecting on the past year. A funny and educative novel by Larry Spotted Crow Mann, "The Mourning Road to Thanksgiving" challenges the stereotypical American holiday tradition. The tale of Thanksgiving is a story that has been passed down through generations in American society and is deeply ingrained in American culture.
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 holidays can be stressful and with Thanksgiving right around the corner we tend to forget about ourselves, because we're so busy taking care of others. Together with Alouette, I want to share three easy ways you can keep it together this Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is always big for us. I would generally spend hours in the kitchen making sure everything is ready. This year we won't be hosting, but that doesn't mean that our meals aren't going to be extravagant.
Giving is the most important part of Thanksgiving. Another important part of Thanksgiving dinner is to be able to sit down, relax and enjoy your meal with the company of your loved ones. By taking steps in advance you can assure a successful Thanksgiving dinner, minimizing being overwhelmed. Start with your guest list and planning your dinner menu. While searching for recipes, look for simple and easy.
Much to my disappointment this never happened at my Thanksgiving dinner. This myth made me wonder how the children who's Thanksgiving did not look even close to the myth. Growing up I always had the basic parts of Thanksgiving, Turkey, parade, and family to celebrate with. I wonder how those children who live in poverty or without family feel about
There is an emotional effect we have on ourselves when we deprive ourselves of the things we love. Food is no different. Depriving yourself is likely to leave you cranky and miserable; and in the end you will end up crying while you eat an entire pie. Enjoy the holiday, just remember to enjoy it in moderation. 5.)
The smells of fried turkey and homemade pumpkin pies permeate through the whimsically decorated halls in my house. Awaking to the sound of the Macy's day parade and peeling of grandma’s special potatoes never gets old. Thanksgiving is the most momentous day of the whole year for me. It’s such a special feeling to see the whole family together, cooking, laughing, and of course eating! Thanksgiving has an idiosyncratic place in my heart, mostly because thanksgiving is celebrated at my house and has been for over 15 years now.
As studied by Janet Siskind, the American Thanksgiving celebration is actually a very detailed ritual that contains many symbols. Similar to other rituals, the holiday reinforces certain social structures and “…reaffirms values and assumptions about cultural and social unity, about identity and history, about inclusion and exclusion” (168). The Thanksgiving ritual is centered around a return home, as people traveled from their urban homes back to their rural home to meet with their larger family. As a result, “the household became the site of ritual performance…” (175). The goal of the Thanksgiving ritual was to reaffirm the family and renew traditional ties, especially as more people had started moving into the cities around the time that the holiday became popular in the United States (176).
My Thanksgiving. My Thanksgiving started when I woke up last Thursday. When I woke up,I got on my Ipad and waited for family to come,as my mom,grandma,and sister were cooking. When i was web surfing i came across a video that said” How to make a terrarium and i got inspired.
Thanksgiving is a great holiday. One of the most unique things I find about Thanksgiving is that many families get together on this holiday, but they all do not do the same things. Some things might be the same, but not all. Each family has their own way of doing stuff on Thanksgiving. Some families gather together at a specific place every year.
Hosting Thanksgiving was always a tradition at my house. We would always have my family down at my house every year for as far back as I can remember. That is, until this year. This year, my family and I went down to South Carolina for Thanksgiving. It was a blast!
Coming to America The most critical event of my life was November 11, 2013 the first time I boarded an airplane to the United States of America. It was the scariest but happiest time of my life experiencing it with my father and sister. I was afraid of heights, so there were times when I told my father I was too afraid to board a flight. I never actually imagined myself boarding a plane owing to the rigorous processes in acquiring a United States visa.