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The Precedent

The student voice of Perry High School

The Precedent

Students vote on their favorite Thanksgiving traditions via a Twitter poll.

Top Thanksgiving traditions, plus some that may turn heads

Madeleine Nseir, Staff Reporter November 20, 2020

Thanksgiving is a specially unique event where families get to celebrate a wholly American holiday with their own twists. Some families like to keep it simple with the quintessential celebrations, while...

Junior Brighton Owens heads into Target anticipating pre-Black Friday sales. During the weeks leading up to Black Friday, most stores have organized many early sales in hopes to  prevent large masses of people gathering in stores.

Black Friday: nothing to fear

Kyler Allred, Staff Reporter November 19, 2020

When a content, full smile spreads across faces on Thanksgiving, people know that it is time to go shopping. After a long day well spent stuffing oneself full of food, the warm feeling of satisfaction...

Turkey has been a Thanksgiving staple since the original feast in 1621. Fry's food has had turkey in their markets since the end of October.

Thanksgiving food celebrates American values, will never be “overrated”

Anna Myers, Managing Editor November 19, 2020

Holidays are often defined by the specific cuisine associated with them. The candy canes and gingerbread cookies that are ushered in with Christmas carols on the radio, those jelly beans that show up in...

Ditch Thanksgiving and celebrate Black Friday

Isabel Behrendt, Opinions Editor November 12, 2019

Disregarding political preferences, strong opinions, and your expressive brother-in-law who believes in questionable conspiracy theories, Thanksgiving used to be the reason everyone put aside their differences,...

Point/Counterpoint: Thanksgiving tradition thrown out the door for our fast paced, modern lives

Point/Counterpoint: Thanksgiving tradition thrown out the door for our fast paced, modern lives

Drew Charlet, Web Editor November 27, 2018

How often do you go to a family or friends house for a nice home cooked Thanksgiving dinner? Or how often do you go out to a nice restaurant with your family? Our columnists debate the growing trend of...

Traditions not fit for our modern lives

Traditions not fit for our modern lives

Isabel Behrendt, Staff Reporter November 15, 2018

Nothing beats the taste of a home cooked meal, but in a fast-paced world, is that just old-fashioned thinking? When people picture Thanksgiving, they likely think of the decadent dishes and the unforgettable...

Thanksgiving Traditions are here to stay

Thanksgiving Traditions are here to stay

Holly Olszak, Staff Reporter November 15, 2018

When thinking of Thanksgiving, the first images that come to mind are of friends, family and generous amounts of home-cooked meals arranged on the table. One of the most iconic traditions during this...

Holiday shopping made easy due to Black Friday

Jordan Williams, Photo Editor November 17, 2014

Thanksgiving Dinner is over. After eating loads of turkey with family and friends, the rest of Thanksgiving seems boring. So, what is there to do after all that food with the Holiday season around the...

Thanksgiving: Forgotten Holiday

Thanksgiving: Forgotten Holiday

Valerie Burgess, Staff Reporter November 17, 2014

Thanksgiving, a day where America celebrates freedom and family, has been disturbed due to a frenzy starting earlier and earlier every year... Black Friday. The day after Thanksgiving should be one...

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