“I celebrate Easter and Thanksgiving even though I’m South American because of people I know here who do.”

— Michelle Ferrin, human resources, Kansas City, Mo.

“I served at Let’s Help for Thanksgiving as a kid so I’d be thankful.”

— Keenan Gregory, student, Lawrence

“St. Patrick’s Day, even though I’m not Irish.”

— Alex Augustin, architect, Lawrence

“Canada Day. And my daughter is getting married to a man from India. There will be traditional dress at the wedding.”

— John Krueger, retired school principal, Overland Park