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Think outside the turkey for Thanksgiving dinner
Laura Fasy
Issue date: 11/21/08 Section: Focus
Thanksgiving Day means turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and all the trimmings, at least for most Americans. However, when the fourth Thursday in November hits, some people prefer their own, unconventional Thanksgiving dinners.
What might make a diner forgo the classic bird and gravy for an alternative?
There are plenty of legitimate reasons for unusual Thanksgiving meals. Vegetarians like Joanna Cambria, a 3rd-semester psychology major, do not eat turkey.
"Staying true to myself on Thanksgiving is really difficult," Cambria said. "I love turkey with gravy and this year I have to give that up. Looks like I'll have to un-wrap some tofu while the rest of the family chows down." Now that is a sacrifice.
Some people go away for the holidays and can't cook.
"My family always goes on a cruise for the week of Thanksgiving," said Harrison Smallbach, a 3rd-semester business major. "We end up eating whatever they serve, which is usually lobster instead of turkey. Can't really complain though; I love lobster."
Some Americans look deeper into their roots on Thanksgiving.
"I come from a large Italian family," said 5th-semester economics major Kim Guido. "Thanksgiving for us is just like any other holiday - lots of pasta and gravy and wild relatives. And the day after Thanksgiving is like a whole other holiday. Everyone either lays around motionless or hits the gym."
Others hold different family traditions. Some prefer to hold the trimmings for a quicker, more modern Thanksgiving meal.
"My mom hates to cook so my brother and I go to our local Subway," admits 5th-semester finance major Anthony Marino. "But I get a turkey sub so it's straight."
No matter what's on your plate this year, Thanksgiving is a holiday for people to celebrate together with the ones they love.
This Thanksgiving, regardless of what you're eating, be thankful for the people you're with, and the fact that you don't have to eat tofu.
What might make a diner forgo the classic bird and gravy for an alternative?
There are plenty of legitimate reasons for unusual Thanksgiving meals. Vegetarians like Joanna Cambria, a 3rd-semester psychology major, do not eat turkey.
"Staying true to myself on Thanksgiving is really difficult," Cambria said. "I love turkey with gravy and this year I have to give that up. Looks like I'll have to un-wrap some tofu while the rest of the family chows down." Now that is a sacrifice.
Some people go away for the holidays and can't cook.
"My family always goes on a cruise for the week of Thanksgiving," said Harrison Smallbach, a 3rd-semester business major. "We end up eating whatever they serve, which is usually lobster instead of turkey. Can't really complain though; I love lobster."
Some Americans look deeper into their roots on Thanksgiving.
"I come from a large Italian family," said 5th-semester economics major Kim Guido. "Thanksgiving for us is just like any other holiday - lots of pasta and gravy and wild relatives. And the day after Thanksgiving is like a whole other holiday. Everyone either lays around motionless or hits the gym."
Others hold different family traditions. Some prefer to hold the trimmings for a quicker, more modern Thanksgiving meal.
"My mom hates to cook so my brother and I go to our local Subway," admits 5th-semester finance major Anthony Marino. "But I get a turkey sub so it's straight."
No matter what's on your plate this year, Thanksgiving is a holiday for people to celebrate together with the ones they love.
This Thanksgiving, regardless of what you're eating, be thankful for the people you're with, and the fact that you don't have to eat tofu.
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