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Being thankful for my family and why thanksgiving is a huge part of pulling us together

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Being thankful for my family and why thanksgiving is a huge part of pulling us together

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Thanksgiving at our house is always a heartwarming occasion. The preparation starts early in the morning, with the aroma of the turkeys roasting filling the house. My mom and I work together to make the turkey I turn the oven on and she puts the turkey in it once we are done putting the seasoning on. The side dishes brought by my aunts add a variety of flavors to our feast, from creamy mashed potatoes to mac and cheese and so many other side dishes fill the kitchen and living room where we all begin to head and we sit down on the couch and chairs brought from the kitchen.

As we catching up with my aunts and cousins is one of the best parts of Thanksgiving. We share stories, updates, and sometimes even old family anecdotes that make us laugh. The presence of my older cousins adds to the fun, as we reminisce about past holidays and create new memories. We don't really take photos during thanksgiving because we really like to enjoy the moment and taking a photo passes our mind.

These holidays, whether it's Christmas or Thanksgiving, are more than just celebrations; they are opportunities for our family to come together, strengthen our bonds, and create lasting memories. The love and togetherness we experience during these times remind us of the importance of family and the joy of being with loved ones. Even when not everyone can make it, the presence of those who do is enough to make the holidays special and meaningful. Thanksgiving is the best holiday to be able to bring my family together.

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I personally love Christmas because this lovely holiday pulls my family together because it's a holiday of loving and sometimes just giving. We all gathering at my aunt's house to see almost all of my family is something we all look forward to every year. The car ride to my aunt's house, although short, feels special because it's a trip filled with anticipation and joy. My favorite part is seeing my cousin. We grew  up extremely close.

Seeing my aunts and uncles, especially those who live far away, is always a highlight. It's a chance to catch up, share stories, and create new memories. The separate dining arrangements, with my cousins eating together in one room and the adults in another, gives us all a chance to catch up with one another.

Playing games until midnight is another fun thing me and my cousins enjoy doing. The games are a mix of old favorites and new ones like tag and hide and seek, etc, and the competitive spirit adds to the fun. As the clock strikes midnight, we gather for hugs, a gesture that symbolizes our love and appreciation for each other. Opening gifts is the final highlight of the night. After we all unwrap our gifts and such we all take a family photo with my grandma.

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How new years makes our family come together

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How new years makes our family come together

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How Halloween allows us to pull together.

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How Halloween allows us to pull together.

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Is Halloween one of your favorite holidays? Do you spend it with friends or family? I typically spend Halloween every year at my aunt's house. I love Halloween because it gives me an excuse to see my family. All my aunts and cousins meet up there, and we split up.

My cousins and sometimes my siblings leave my aunt's house to go trick-or-treating. We start by walking down the street, far from the house. We walk all around town, and there is always this specific park where nice, big houses surround it. We walk down that small circle and always visit the coolest and most beautifully decorated house. They give away glow sticks, small candy bags, and toys. They always play music when we are there. My cousins and I usually take a photo together at my aunt's house house.

My cousins and I play games together and go to the park because there is always a haunted house there, except it’s not a real house. After that, we continued to walk farther into town. We walk around the small town for hours until our legs hurt and we can barely walk straight.

We bring garbage bags, and one of the parents guides us and holds them so we can get more candy. Once we see our buckets filling up, we pour the candy into our designated garbage bags. Hispanic moms know that if people handing out candy see you with a full bucket, they won’t give you a lot because they think, “These kids don’t need more than what they have.” So, they typically only give out 1 to 2 pieces of candy, maybe even 4, depending on how old you are and how good your costume is.

Sometimes we grab handfuls of candy. It really depends on how much is left in the bucket when there is just a bucket outside. I always tell my cousins not to take too much because other people need to grab candy as well. After hours of walking around, we slowly make our way back to our aunt’s house and finish off collecting from the houses nearby.