by Jayden Mendez
As thoughts of turkey and gravy dance in people’s heads, we asked a few St. Mary’s University students about their favorite holiday traditions. Here are some of their responses:
![Clarissa Cortez](https://cdn.stmarytx.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Clarissa_Crotez_thanksgiving-450x300.jpg)
Clarissa Cortez, a junior majoring in Exercise and Sports Science from San Antonio“My favorite holiday tradition is having Thanksgiving at my grandparents’ house with my family.”
![Damon James](https://cdn.stmarytx.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Damon_James_thanksgiving-450x300.jpg)
Damon James, a sophomore majoring in Biochemistry from St. Louis“One of my favorite holiday traditions is making gingerbread houses with my son.”
![Isabella Flores](https://cdn.stmarytx.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Isabella_Flores_thanksgiving-450x300.jpg)
Isabella Flores, a sophomore majoring in Forensic Science from San Antonio“My favorite Thanksgiving activity is doing Turkey Trot 5Ks and looking at Christmas lights with my family.”
![Donald Glacin](https://cdn.stmarytx.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Donald_Glacin_thanksgiving-450x300.jpg)
Donald Glacin, a junior majoring in International and Global Studies from Cordova, Alaska“I like spending time with my mom’s side of the family.”
![](https://cdn.stmarytx.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Miranda_Bella_thanksgiving-450x300.jpg)
Miranda Bella, a junior majoring in Forensic Science from Mission“My favorite thing about the holidays is spending time with family and cooking meals. Just having good vibes.”
![Archangel Suarez](https://cdn.stmarytx.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Archangel_Suarez_thanksgiving-450x300.jpg)
Archangel Suarez, a junior majoring in Management from San Antonio“My favorite tradition is sitting at the dinner table during Thanksgiving and saying what we’re thankful for.”
![Teresa Skidmore,](https://cdn.stmarytx.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Teresa_Skidmore_thanksgiving-450x300.jpg)
Teresa Skidmore, a sophomore majoring in Biochemistry from New Orleans“My favorite thing to do during Thanksgiving is travel to New Orleans and cook with my mom.”