By Maria Gerges, Staff Writer
During Thanksgiving, we usually care about spending time with family, eating delicious food, and shopping for crazy deals. Some of us choose to go out and give back. We remember the people that might not have as much as we do.
We will look at some ways that we all can help out others. Also, we will be asking some Fountain Valley High School (FVHS) on how they will give back during the season.
Some easy ways that we can give back can be simply inviting someone. This can be a family friend or someone that celebrated the holiday alone. It might be hard for that person to get in the holiday spirit without having someone to laugh with.
Another way you can share the delicious thanksgiving dinner with someone is to make little packs and deliver them to people who are in need. Even better, you can tell your friends or any groups or a club you belong to and have a bigger amount to donate.
When some of the senior students were asked how they will give back during thanksgiving, each one had a different way of giving back. Aside from putting a toy in one of the classes for a child in need, they were giving back outside of school.
“My scout troop and I are going to feed the homeless this Sunday to kick start the break. It’s an annual tradition and it helps build healthy relationships with people who need it most.” said Sophia Tran (“17).
Giving back puts can put us in the holiday spirit and remind us of the many things that we have and might not be thankful for.
Another student is planning on giving out some food in her classes. “I’m trying to donate those little but essential food items in my classes, they need it more than I do.” said Teresa Nguyen (“17).
It’s amazing to be thinking of others’ needs before your own in the times when simple things can mean a lot more.
“My family is donating money to homeless children” said Elena Presilla (“17).
Finally, it’s so important to remember that giving back doesn’t only have to be during the last two months of the year. Giving back can be all year and at any time.
