November 15, 2007

StreetTalk

by Carol Rosen

Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving? (Asked at Jake’s Tot Lot and the Almaden Children’s Library)

“To thank people and God.”

Nina Flynn, 6
Almaden
Holy Spirit School


“Because of the turkey.”

Noah Campbell, 5
San Jose
Castlemont Elementary


“To give thanks to things like the earth, the grass and food.”

Shane Casey, 5
Almaden
Graystone Elementary


“To be thankful for people.”

Carter Campbell, 4
San Jose
Rosa Elena Child Care


“Because it’s not Halloween. I just like Halloween."

Jenna Flynn, 3
Almaden
Just a kid


“We give thanks for things we are thankful for.”

Shannon Kovach, 8
Almaden
Los Alamitos Elementary


“Because we get books.”

Cameron Green, 5
Gilroy (formerly Almaden)
Luigi Aprea


"Because it’s a time to say what you are thankful for and you can play with your friends on Thanksgiving."

Layla Green, 7
Gilroy (formerly Almaden)
Luigi Aprea


“Because when it’s Thanksgiving we celebrate and we have a great Thanksgiving Day and we thank turkeys.”

Joshua Cody Collinge, 5
Santa Teresa
Glider Elementary


“Because we’re thankful for a lot of stuff; turkeys and computers and gifts.”

Clare Abbott, 6
Almaden
Holy Spirit School


“Because we need to be thankful and love full. I like my family and I like having dinner.”

Kevin Coonan, 4
Almaden
Holy Spirit School


“The teachers told me, but I forgot. I want to make a turkey with my grandma for the family.”

Aida Mushell, 41/2
Santa Teresa
Stratford School