Denise Valencia

Name: Denise Valencia.

Age: 24.

Family: Mother, Olivia; father, Mario; sister, Stephanie; and brothers, Beto and Fabrizio.

City of residence: Colusa.

Occupation: Pharmacy clerk at Fouch and Son Pharmacy, Williams.

Hobbies and interests: Reading, shopping, going out and trying new foods.

Favorite Thanksgiving tradition: Black Friday shopping.

What are your pre- and post-Thanksgiving routines? I don't have any pre-Thanksgiving routines; I usually do everything last-minute.

What is your favorite holiday dish? I love stuffing. I can never have enough of it.

Is there a dish that you always avoid? Anything with chicken.

What is your favorite memory of Thanksgiving? Spending Thanksgiving at Yuli's house. It was quite memorable.

What are your thoughts on Christmas decorations going up before Thanksgiving Day? I don't mind it.

Pumpkin pie: With or without whipped cream? With whipped cream.

What are you most thankful for? I am thankful for having parents who support me in everything that I do.

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