In honor of Thanksgiving approaching, students expressed some of the things they are most thankful for this year. Ranging from important people in their lives to important moments this year, many reflected on the experiences that have made their year differently unique from the last.

Thanksgiving is this Thursday, November 28, and is a day to celebrate gratitude and blessings. According to Britannica, it is believed to have originated from the 1623 Pilgrims’ feast with the Wampanoag tribe. To this day, Thanksgiving generally gathers families together to eat, watch football, and enjoy each other’s presence.