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By SOPHIA RUFFIN
The four-year-old chefs of Carousel Daycare and Pre-K on West Park Avenue have interesting things to say about Thanksgiving.
It is amazing how children’s perceptions of the holidays change and they grow. Between the ages of four and five, the holidays are magical with a twist of reality on top. For instance, when asked what does a turkey look like, the Carousel Pre-K student replied in unison n “Food.”
When asked, “Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving,” students came up with some unique answers and some shared the same opinions about Thanksgiving.
How do you cook a Turkey?
“First you have to kill the turkey and then you cook it in a microwave for five hours.” Sydney Matherne
“On stove for 1 hour.” David Lancaster
“No, 30 minutes.” Coby Hancock
Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving?
“You celebrate Thanksgiving Day with lots of food.” Ethan Collins
What’s you favorite Thanksgiving Day food?
“Hot chili.” Tiffany Lea
“Chips.” David Lancaster
“Cookies.” Coby Hancock
“Eggs.” Sydney Matherne
Have every met any pilgrims or Indians? If so, what do they look like?
“Indians.” When asked what they look like they all pointed to the person next to them.
When the food is cooking what do you like to do before Thanksgiving Day dinner?
“Watch the new Barbie DVD, ‘The 12 Princesses’.” Kara Carlos
“Play on the computer at home to pass the time waiting on the Thanksgiving Day meal.” Tiffany Lea and Sydney Matherne
What is the number to the turkey hotline, and who answers when you call?
The class agreed (892) 541-2500.
After having a brief moment to read a book on Thanksgiving, the children were asked what are they most thankful for on this special holiday.
“That I get to jump on my bed and not get hurt.” Shelby Michel
“I’m thankful for the turkey because it feeds my family,” Kara Carlos.
“That my cousins can come and play with me on Thanksgiving Day.” Ethan Collins.
“I’m thankful for Christmas because Santa might bring me new dolls.” Alorha Verret.
“I’m thankful I get to play with my toys with my brothers and sisters.” Tiffany Lea.
“I’m thankful for Christmas because Santa brings new toys … like a motorcycle.” David Lancaster.
“I get to play outside with my best friend.” Sydney Matherne.
“I get to play outside in my tree house that my Paw-Paw built.” Coby Hancock.
Sophia Ruffin can be reached at (985) 876-3008 or sophia@tri-parishtimes.com.
