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A cooked turkey being cut into, inspired by the spirit of Thanksgiving.

Top 9 Thanksgiving Dishes

Ava White, Staff Writer November 27, 2023

Thanksgiving is a holiday that many hold dear, as it brings a sense of unity to America. To continue, this holiday serves as a reminder to remain cheerful and relish in the spirit of fulfillment. When...

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (2010) ft. Snoopy

Thanksgiving Traditions

Kate Jennings, Features Editor November 27, 2023

Alongside Christmas, Thanksgiving is one of the most widely celebrated holidays, with thousands of families across the country gathering together to express their thankfulness for each other. The holidays...

Great Place to watch all the new movies.

New Movies

Ross Akins, Staff Writer November 16, 2023

With the holiday season ramping up, new movies are scheduled to be released. From horror movies to drama movies to romance movies, the lineup set to be released is stacked. Every new holiday season comes...

Turkeys before Santa.

Turkeys Come Before Santa

Katelyn Tillotson, Staff Writer November 3, 2023

It’s now November, and time to take down the vampires, frankenstein, jack-o-lanterns and spider webs. The buzz of Halloween is now over, “trick or treat” is a phrase retired until next October, and...

Why not eat ice cream this year as a Thanksgiving dessert? 
(Photo by: Lonely Planet)

Traditional vs. Non-traditional Thanksgiving Desserts

Kiera Walker, Opinion November 16, 2021

Traditional desserts for Thanksgiving are usually pumpkin pie, apple pie, or pecan pie. Have you ever wanted to break away from the traditions and serve something different? Sweets like chocolate pie,...

The intrinsic rights of turkeys are violated every year. (Made with Canva)

The Fight for Turkey Rights

Emma Simmons, Sports Editor November 10, 2021

It’s the season for giving thanks --Thanksgiving, if you will-- and that means that the national debate on the validity of turkey independence is picking up steam once again. There are several small...

It is easy to get so wrapped up in buying the perfect gift for friends and family with the constant advertisement of the newest deals and latest presents to give. (Photo by: Grace Wood)

Merry Thanksgiving: Are Holidays Over-Commercialized?

Grace Wood, Editor-in-Chief November 21, 2019

The holiday seasons are upon us in the next coming months; however, Christmas started in July according to Hobby Lobby and Hallmark. Companies capitalize on the joy that the holidays bring us, providing...

This macaroni and cheese is perfect as a full meal or a side dish. It is also ideal for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.

WOW Your Family at Christmas With This Mac & Cheese Recipe

Sydney Martin, Staff Writer January 24, 2017

This creamy, crumb-topped macaroni and cheese is not only a great side dish for the holidays, but also one of the best comfort foods for any time of the year. It is quick and easy to make; most people...

It’s important to focus on and appreciate the little things in our everyday life. We tend to only give thanks on special holidays when we should be doing this every day.

An Attitude of Gratitude

Lauryn Almand, Staff Writer December 19, 2016

The sound of leaves crunching, wind blowing The taste of freshly made pumpkin pie, and perfectly baked turkey - We all have something that excites us or makes our mouth water in anticipation During...

Freshmen Payton Waltman and Anna Grace Turbeville pose for The Raider Wire. Clogston plans on shopping this year, while Palak plans on staying indoors.

Do North Students Go Black Friday Shopping?

Abby Marks, Staff Writer December 14, 2016

The craziest shopping day of the year has come and gone: Black Friday. It is used as a day for stores to put their stock on major sales as a kickoff to the Christmas shopping season. People line up very...

Drey Woodson-- Generally, Drey Woodson spends Thanksgiving at his grandmother’s house along with his extended family.  They usually watch the Macy’s Day Parade and play monopoly.  For Thanksgiving dinner, they have the traditional turkey, pumpkin pie, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes (which the North Forsyth senior remembered because he always has to cut up all the potatoes) and lots of sweet tea.  Before the meal, they all say a family prayer, and then they can eat.

Thanksgiving Traditions at North

Emily Stocksdale, Literature Editor November 18, 2016

All in all, there is a variety of traditions kept by the students and teachers of North.  Whether your family spends hours cooking a feast, goes out to a restaurant, or spends Thanksgiving in some other...

More Americans shopped online on Black Friday than they shopped in stores, and statistics from Black Friday 2015 suggest that the event is quickly becoming less relevant.

Black Friday Online Sales Trending Upward

Austin McIntosh, Staff Writer January 14, 2016

Black Friday 2015 saw more online shopping than actual in-store doorbuster shopping. The (New Product Development) NPD Group estimated 103 million online shoppers versus 102 million in store shoppers....

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