by Kimi Rose

Any upcoming vacation plans?
I am going to Mexico.
—Joseph, age 11, Florida
St. Kitts.
—Griffin, age 8, Long Island
No upcoming plans.
—Gillian, age 10, Manhattan

What do you like to eat during
road trips?
I eat Oreos on road trips.
—Joseph, age 11, Florida
Pretzels.
—Gillian, age 10, Manhattan
Chips.
—Griffin, age 8, Long Island

What’s your favorite thing about summertime?
It’s sunny and hot in the summer.
—Gillian, age 10, Manhattan
Going to the beach.
—Joseph, age 11, Florida
Going to camp.
—Griffin, age 8, Long Island

What does the July 4th holiday
mean to you?
July 4th means America is a great country.
—Griffin, age 8, Long Island
The independence of our country.
—Gillian, age 10, Manhattan
Seeing fireworks.
—Joseph, age 11, Florida

What is your favorite holiday? Why?
I like Thanksgiving, when everyone gets together
to celebrate.
—Gillian, age 10, Manhattan
Halloween is my favorite because I eat candy.
—Joseph, age 11, Florida
Halloween is my favorite holiday because people
dress up and eat candy.
—Griffin, age 8, Long Island

Any upcoming vacation plans?
I am going to Puerto Rico.
—Jazzy, age 16, New Jersey
I am going to Florida during the next vacation.
—Charlie, age 13, New Jersey
No upcoming vacation plans, but I would like to go to
South Africa.
—Brittany, age 15, Long Island

What do you like to eat during
road trips?
I eat sandwiches.
—Kacie, age 14, New Jersey
Candy and chips.
—Brittany, age 15, Long Island
Chips.
—Jazzy, age 16, New Jersey

What’s your favorite thing
about summertime?
Going to camp and swimming.
—Brittany, age 15, Long Island
Camp and camp friends.
—Jazzy, age 16, New Jersey
Swimming.
—Kacie, age 14, New Jersey

What does the July 4th holiday
mean to you?
Our country’s independence.
—Jazzy, age 16, New Jersey
Fireworks.
—Charlie, age 13, New Jersey
Fireworks!
—Brittany, age 15, Long Island

What is your favorite holiday?
Why?
Hanukkah because I see my family and get presents.
—Jazzy, age 16, New Jersey
My favorite holiday is Hanukkah. I love presents.
—Brittany, age 15, Long Island
My birthday is the best holiday; I get presents.
—Kacie, age 14, New Jersey

Kimi Rose is 9 years old.