Family, turkey, Black Friday, relaxation - these are the things that commonly anticipated as the Thanksgiving Break comes closer. This is the time when, often for one of the first times in the semester, you can take a few days to catch up on sleep and see friends again.
To make sure you maximize your time over Thanksgiving Break, make sure these are some top things on your bucket list!
1. Genuinely Spend Time with Your Family
Although it is easy to be bothered by the constant questioning from overly inquisitive aunts, uncles, and grandparents, take a moment to appreciate being close to them. This is a time to escape the stresses of college life for familial love.
2. Reconnecting with Friends
Whether you are catching up with a quick bite to eat or being updated on all of the current gossip of your hometown, take time to meet with your friends.
3. Watch the Thanksgiving Day Parade or Football
One of my favorite Thanksgiving traditions is snuggling up with my family to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City followed by a riveting football game. These coupled together can get anyone in the holiday spirit.
4. Go to your Favorite Food Joints
If you are anything like me, you probably miss that small, hometown restaurant. Currently, my list is about five restaurants long, but we will see if I can fit in all of them around Thanksgiving!
5. If Shopping is Your Jam, Go Black Friday Shopping
Have you been eyeing that new iPad for a while? Or maybe you really want to take advantage of those stellar sales at American Eagle or Pink. Either way, searching those deals online or in person is exciting at this time of year!
6. Start BLASTING Christmas Music
Yes, it is finally socially acceptable for you now to play your favorite Christmas tunes (even if you have been listening to them for the past month or so… oops!).
7. Binge Your Favorite Television Show
Have you been too busy doing ~college things~ to watch Stranger Things or Riverdale? Believe me, many college students have been subjected to this same unfortunate condition. While you are in the post-Thanksgiving food coma, unwind with catching up on your favorite shows.
8. Enjoy the Abundance of FOOD
This home cooked meal will be at least ten times better than the dining hall food you have become used to. Guaranteed.
Now that you will be relaxed, return back better than ever for the last few weeks of school!