As the fourth Thursday of November approaches—this year, it will be Nov. 28—the perfect American Thanksgiving comes back into the spotlight. As a holiday that originated from an autumn harvest feast...

Despite the complex and rather dark history behind the fourth Thursday in November, Thanksgiving remains, at its core, a holiday meant for family, friends and gratitude. As cheesy as it sounds, the true...

The views in this graphic perspective do not necessarily reflect the views of the HiLite staff. Reach Arielle Fotso at [email protected].

When thinking about a holiday meal, most people imagine there to be the traditional turkey, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce and potatoes on the dinner table. However it's not the ideal holiday dinner...

I first read “Molly's Pilgrim” in Mrs. Gilchrist's second-grade class circa 2014. It was around Thanksgiving time, and the lesson had something to do with family and family history.  This book stood...

During the fall season, there are many different things we look forward to. Whether it be pumpkin-spice flavored items or just the amazing weather, the season can ultimately come down to two of the major...

Thanksgiving versus Halloween is a debate often discussed as the fall season approaches. However, the outcome is obvious—who doesn’t like Halloween more? Sure, Thanksgiving celebrates family and togetherness,...

Indulging in buttered rolls, mashed potatoes and turkey is a tradition for my family on Thanksgiving. Every year, my relatives gather around the table, give thanks for our blessings and dive into the delicious...

Thanksgiving is a time when many families get together and spend time with each other. That idea can look different for everyone. Students and staff around Carmel all have different ways of bonding with...

"My favorite memory from my childhood (during Thanksgiving) was at my Grandma’s house with my family and Aunts, Uncles and cousins.   After we had eaten our dinner and the kitchen was cleaned up, the...

"We have a recipe called Buffalo chicken dip. The recipe consists of a can of chicken, a block of cream cheese, shredded Mexican cheese, ranch dressing and Buffalo hot sauce. It’s really good if you...