You would expect a college students favorite holiday to be Christmas or New Years but personally nothing is better than Thanksgiving. This time relaxation and fellowship are needed extremely. Most students are barely making past midterms and need a chance to recharge for the final stretch of the semester. For me, Thanksgiving is chance for me enjoy my family, a home cooked meal and a weekend of relaxation. Here are five reasons why I love Thanksgiving Break.

5. Spending time with my parents

Believe it or not during school, you might actually start to miss your parents. I know when I'm at school, I see my parents at least twice a month. That's sad right? But going home and spending time with the people you love in some ways can be better than going to a lame party with the same people you see everyday.

4. Sleeping in my old room

I'm a 21 year old senior in college with my own place, it's safe to say I've moved out of the nest aka my parents house. But there is nothing better than going home and sleeping in the bed you've grown up in. After eating and hanging out with family, my old room was my sanctuary. I napped, played some Madden and watched Netflix.

3. Football

Of course there is no Thanksgiving without the multiple football games on television. I've grown a custom too watching " America's Team" the Dallas Cowboys lose throughout the years but times have sadly changed. The Cowboys are actually a good team for once, thanks to Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliot. Nevertheless, despite the reality show called the Dallas Cowboys, football on Thanksgiving with food on my plate is heaven on earth.

2. Black Friday

When Thanksgiving comes along, that only means one thing, Christmas around the corner. Black Friday is a time online shoppers like myself find deals to make sure the people you love the most have a special Christmas. This is one of the few times you can actually find gifts that won't break your pockets. With parents, immediate family and a girlfriend my pockets need all the help I can get.

1. Food, food and more food!

Beans, greens, tomatoes, potatoes, you name it! As a college student, some time you get tired of constantly eating out, ordering Chinese food or eating whatever is left in the cafeteria on campus. A nice home cooked meal is a blessing from God. Especially when your mother is the best cook you know, my stomach was very satisfied. You can't beat those to go plates full of leftovers as well. I won't be ordering Chinese food for a while.