Franckfort by Victoria Walker's students

Frankfort is the capital city of the state of Kentucky. Its population is a few hundred thousand people. Frankfort is a busy location because of all the state government workers, but it is also quite tranquil and low-key. Some might even say it's a bit boring. There are, however, a few things to do: we have a bowling alley (that tends to attract smokers!); one movie theatre; a couple of outlet or strip malls; several city parks with baseball fields, golf courses, swimming pools, and even a bark park; many fast food and dine-in restaurants offering Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Mexican, Thai, and American cuisine (we do not have even one restaurant that is Spanish!); many churches of varying demoninations (and only one Catholic church); lots of gas stations, banks, and small businesses. In our city there is a Wal-mart store (where you can buy anything at a discount!), a K-mart, and several chain grocery stores called Kroger. There is no public transportation here other than taxis. When we are looking for "fun" we usually go to Lexington, Louisville, or Cincinatti-nearby cities that have more entertainment options. Some of us live out in the rural areas of Frankfort or in smaller, close-by cities, but the "school" where we co-op and learn Spanish together is at a church in Frankfort. Hope this gives you a good idea of where we live and what it's like! Blessings from Kentucky!

Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations by our friends in Kentucky, US

FROM GEDDY: For Thanksgiving we usually go to our grandparents house. My grandma fixes turkey, mashed potatoes, ham, coleslaw, cakes, and other foods. Lots of my family come over and we celebrate the first harvest the Pilgrims and had back in the 1520's. One reason I like Thanksgiving is because of all of the food.Well that's pretty much all my family does at Thanksgiving.

FROM SCOTT: Our Thanksgiving traditions vary slightly each year, but it remains for the most part, the same each year. We have both sides of our family to celebrate with, so we have one dinner on thanksgiving day and another that weekend. The meals are usually the tradional meal of turkey, potatoes, cranberry sauce, rolls, etc. Somtimes however, some strange dishes show up, like venison stew, fruited jell-o's, not to mention we once we had an all mexican food thanksgiving. After we eat we all sit back and relax the older men watch football, the woman dont like to watch football so they talk and play board-games. The kids go outside to play or sit down with toys. Its more of a day to relax and enjoy family than to do anything. Its not the most exciting, but we enjoy the time with our family and the lots of food.

FROM ASHTON: Christmas is a great time of year. We celebrate by having many parties with family, friends, and others. Christmas is about being together with the ones you love, but is also about Jesus Christ our Savior coming to earth to save us. Without Him, there would be no reason to celebrate! Have a merry Christmas!