The Ash Rama, or temple, on Ralph Street in Brooklyn was newly opened in May, 2014. As the second Hare Krishma temple in the borough, it houses 15 Krishna conscious individuals and serves as a prayer venue for believers in the area. Two of the residents are women. On Dec.2, 2014, like any other day, the residents of Ash Rama got up at 5 a.m. for morning prayers. At 7:30 a.m., they started chanting ìHarinama,î ìGodís nameî in waves of emotions. Sometimes they danced jollily; sometimes the chanting fell into sadness. Breakfast started at 9:30 a.m. In the afternoon, if the weather permits, they always go on mission trips in New York City. Some residents say that their lives in the temple are provided by Krishna. Precisely, in the form of corporate sponsors such as Trader Joes and welfare agencies such as ìFood for Life.î Last month, leading by a member, Bhakata John, who used to be a salesman, they have launched a cookie business. Their vegetarian cookies are delivered to upscale cafes in Manhattan, according to Bhakata John. ©Han Zhang 2014

M?dhav? d?s?, one of the two female residents prayed on Tuesday, Dec.2, 2014, ©Han Zhang 2014

Abiram das participated the morning prayer on Tuesday, Dec.2, 2014. ©Han Zhang 2014

Ananda das danced during the morning prayer on Tuesday, Dec.2, 2014. ©Han Zhang 2014

The Ash Rama, or temple, on Ralph Street in Brooklyn was newly opened in May, 2014. As the second Hare Krishma temple in the borough, it houses 15 Krishna conscious individuals and serves as a prayer venue for believers in the area. Two of the residents are women. On Dec.2, 2014, like any other day, the residents of Ash Rama got up at 5 a.m. for morning prayers. At 7:30 a.m., they started chanting ìHarinama,î ìGodís nameî in waves of emotions. Sometimes they danced jollily; sometimes the chanting fell into sadness. Breakfast started at 9:30 a.m. In the afternoon, if the weather permits, they always go on mission trips in New York City. Some residents say that their lives in the temple are provided by Krishna. Precisely, in the form of corporate sponsors such as Trader Joes and welfare agencies such as ìFood for Life.î Last month, leading by a member, Bhakata John, who used to be a salesman, they have launched a cookie business. Their vegetarian cookies are delivered to upscale cafes in Manhattan, according to Bhakata John. ©Han Zhang 2014

The Ash Rama, or temple, on Ralph Street in Brooklyn was newly opened in May, 2014. As the second Hare Krishma temple in the borough, it houses 15 Krishna conscious individuals and serves as a prayer venue for believers in the area. Two of the residents are women. On Dec.2, 2014, like any other day, the residents of Ash Rama got up at 5 a.m. for morning prayers. At 7:30 a.m., they started chanting ìHarinama,î ìGodís nameî in waves of emotions. Sometimes they danced jollily; sometimes the chanting fell into sadness. Breakfast started at 9:30 a.m. In the afternoon, if the weather permits, they always go on mission trips in New York City. Some residents say that their lives in the temple are provided by Krishna. Precisely, in the form of corporate sponsors such as Trader Joes and welfare agencies such as ìFood for Life.î Last month, leading by a member, Bhakata John, who used to be a salesman, they have launched a cookie business. Their vegetarian cookies are delivered to upscale cafes in Manhattan, according to Bhakata John. ©Han Zhang 2014

During the prayers, many Hare Krishna followers used smart phones and laptops to look up chapters of their holy book and other contents. ©Han Zhang 2014

During the prayers, many Hare Krishna followers used smart phones and laptops to look up chapters of their holy book and other contents. ©Han Zhang 2014

The Ash Rama, or temple, on Ralph Street in Brooklyn was newly opened in May, 2014. As the second Hare Krishma temple in the borough, it houses 15 Krishna conscious individuals and serves as a prayer venue for believers in the area. Two of the residents are women. On Dec.2, 2014, like any other day, the residents of Ash Rama got up at 5 a.m. for morning prayers. At 7:30 a.m., they started chanting ìHarinama,î ìGodís nameî in waves of emotions. Sometimes they danced jollily; sometimes the chanting fell into sadness. Breakfast started at 9:30 a.m. In the afternoon, if the weather permits, they always go on mission trips in New York City. Some residents say that their lives in the temple are provided by Krishna. Precisely, in the form of corporate sponsors such as Trader Joes and welfare agencies such as ìFood for Life.î Last month, leading by a member, Bhakata John, who used to be a salesman, they have launched a cookie business. Their vegetarian cookies are delivered to upscale cafes in Manhattan, according to Bhakata John. ©Han Zhang 2014

The Ash Rama, or temple, on Ralph Street in Brooklyn was newly opened in May, 2014. As the second Hare Krishma temple in the borough, it houses 15 Krishna conscious individuals and serves as a prayer venue for believers in the area. Two of the residents are women. On Dec.2, 2014, like any other day, the residents of Ash Rama got up at 5 a.m. for morning prayers. At 7:30 a.m., they started chanting ìHarinama,î ìGodís nameî in waves of emotions. Sometimes they danced jollily; sometimes the chanting fell into sadness. Breakfast started at 9:30 a.m. In the afternoon, if the weather permits, they always go on mission trips in New York City. Some residents say that their lives in the temple are provided by Krishna. Precisely, in the form of corporate sponsors such as Trader Joes and welfare agencies such as ìFood for Life.î Last month, leading by a member, Bhakata John, who used to be a salesman, they have launched a cookie business. Their vegetarian cookies are delivered to upscale cafes in Manhattan, according to Bhakata John. ©Han Zhang 2014

The Ash Rama, or temple, on Ralph Street in Brooklyn was newly opened in May, 2014. As the second Hare Krishma temple in the borough, it houses 15 Krishna conscious individuals and serves as a prayer venue for believers in the area. Two of the residents are women. On Dec.2, 2014, like any other day, the residents of Ash Rama got up at 5 a.m. for morning prayers. At 7:30 a.m., they started chanting ìHarinama,î ìGodís nameî in waves of emotions. Sometimes they danced jollily; sometimes the chanting fell into sadness. Breakfast started at 9:30 a.m. In the afternoon, if the weather permits, they always go on mission trips in New York City. Some residents say that their lives in the temple are provided by Krishna. Precisely, in the form of corporate sponsors such as Trader Joes and welfare agencies such as ìFood for Life.î Last month, leading by a member, Bhakata John, who used to be a salesman, they have launched a cookie business. Their vegetarian cookies are delivered to upscale cafes in Manhattan, according to Bhakata John. ©Han Zhang 2014

Tulas?, the holy tree of Hare Krishna is grown in the house.

Rama Roy read to other followers after the morning prayers on Tuesday, Dec.2, 2014. ©Han Zhang 2014

The Ash Rama, or temple, on Ralph Street in Brooklyn was newly opened in May, 2014. As the second Hare Krishma temple in the borough, it houses 15 Krishna conscious individuals and serves as a prayer venue for believers in the area. Two of the residents are women. On Dec.2, 2014, like any other day, the residents of Ash Rama got up at 5 a.m. for morning prayers. At 7:30 a.m., they started chanting ìHarinama,î ìGodís nameî in waves of emotions. Sometimes they danced jollily; sometimes the chanting fell into sadness. Breakfast started at 9:30 a.m. In the afternoon, if the weather permits, they always go on mission trips in New York City. Some residents say that their lives in the temple are provided by Krishna. Precisely, in the form of corporate sponsors such as Trader Joes and welfare agencies such as ìFood for Life.î Last month, leading by a member, Bhakata John, who used to be a salesman, they have launched a cookie business. Their vegetarian cookies are delivered to upscale cafes in Manhattan, according to Bhakata John. ©Han Zhang 2014

Nihal Kaijjam, who studies computer science, listens carefully to Rama Roy on Dec.2, 2014. ©Han Zhang 2014

The Ash Rama, or temple, on Ralph Street in Brooklyn was newly opened in May, 2014. As the second Hare Krishma temple in the borough, it houses 15 Krishna conscious individuals and serves as a prayer venue for believers in the area. Two of the residents are women. On Dec.2, 2014, like any other day, the residents of Ash Rama got up at 5 a.m. for morning prayers. At 7:30 a.m., they started chanting ìHarinama,î ìGodís nameî in waves of emotions. Sometimes they danced jollily; sometimes the chanting fell into sadness. Breakfast started at 9:30 a.m. In the afternoon, if the weather permits, they always go on mission trips in New York City. Some residents say that their lives in the temple are provided by Krishna. Precisely, in the form of corporate sponsors such as Trader Joes and welfare agencies such as ìFood for Life.î Last month, leading by a member, Bhakata John, who used to be a salesman, they have launched a cookie business. Their vegetarian cookies are delivered to upscale cafes in Manhattan, according to Bhakata John. ©Han Zhang 2014

Ananta Das helped arrange the breakfast trays on Dec.2, 2014. ©Han Zhang 2014

The Ash Rama, or temple, on Ralph Street in Brooklyn was newly opened in May, 2014. As the second Hare Krishma temple in the borough, it houses 15 Krishna conscious individuals and serves as a prayer venue for believers in the area. Two of the residents are women. On Dec.2, 2014, like any other day, the residents of Ash Rama got up at 5 a.m. for morning prayers. At 7:30 a.m., they started chanting ìHarinama,î ìGodís nameî in waves of emotions. Sometimes they danced jollily; sometimes the chanting fell into sadness. Breakfast started at 9:30 a.m. In the afternoon, if the weather permits, they always go on mission trips in New York City. Some residents say that their lives in the temple are provided by Krishna. Precisely, in the form of corporate sponsors such as Trader Joes and welfare agencies such as ìFood for Life.î Last month, leading by a member, Bhakata John, who used to be a salesman, they have launched a cookie business. Their vegetarian cookies are delivered to upscale cafes in Manhattan, according to Bhakata John. ©Han Zhang 2014

The Ash Rama, or temple, on Ralph Street in Brooklyn was newly opened in May, 2014. As the second Hare Krishma temple in the borough, it houses 15 Krishna conscious individuals and serves as a prayer venue for believers in the area. Two of the residents are women. On Dec.2, 2014, like any other day, the residents of Ash Rama got up at 5 a.m. for morning prayers. At 7:30 a.m., they started chanting ìHarinama,î ìGodís nameî in waves of emotions. Sometimes they danced jollily; sometimes the chanting fell into sadness. Breakfast started at 9:30 a.m. In the afternoon, if the weather permits, they always go on mission trips in New York City. Some residents say that their lives in the temple are provided by Krishna. Precisely, in the form of corporate sponsors such as Trader Joes and welfare agencies such as ìFood for Life.î Last month, leading by a member, Bhakata John, who used to be a salesman, they have launched a cookie business. Their vegetarian cookies are delivered to upscale cafes in Manhattan, according to Bhakata John. ©Han Zhang 2014

The Ash Rama, or temple, on Ralph Street in Brooklyn was newly opened in May, 2014. As the second Hare Krishma temple in the borough, it houses 15 Krishna conscious individuals and serves as a prayer venue for believers in the area. Two of the residents are women. On Dec.2, 2014, like any other day, the residents of Ash Rama got up at 5 a.m. for morning prayers. At 7:30 a.m., they started chanting ìHarinama,î ìGodís nameî in waves of emotions. Sometimes they danced jollily; sometimes the chanting fell into sadness. Breakfast started at 9:30 a.m. In the afternoon, if the weather permits, they always go on mission trips in New York City. Some residents say that their lives in the temple are provided by Krishna. Precisely, in the form of corporate sponsors such as Trader Joes and welfare agencies such as ìFood for Life.î Last month, leading by a member, Bhakata John, who used to be a salesman, they have launched a cookie business. Their vegetarian cookies are delivered to upscale cafes in Manhattan, according to Bhakata John. ©Han Zhang 2014

Nihal Kajjam was on duty to clean the house on Dec.2, 2014. ©Han Zhang 2014

The Ash Rama, or temple, on Ralph Street in Brooklyn was newly opened in May, 2014. As the second Hare Krishma temple in the borough, it houses 15 Krishna conscious individuals and serves as a prayer venue for believers in the area. Two of the residents are women. On Dec.2, 2014, like any other day, the residents of Ash Rama got up at 5 a.m. for morning prayers. At 7:30 a.m., they started chanting ìHarinama,î ìGodís nameî in waves of emotions. Sometimes they danced jollily; sometimes the chanting fell into sadness. Breakfast started at 9:30 a.m. In the afternoon, if the weather permits, they always go on mission trips in New York City. Some residents say that their lives in the temple are provided by Krishna. Precisely, in the form of corporate sponsors such as Trader Joes and welfare agencies such as ìFood for Life.î Last month, leading by a member, Bhakata John, who used to be a salesman, they have launched a cookie business. Their vegetarian cookies are delivered to upscale cafes in Manhattan, according to Bhakata John. ©Han Zhang 2014

The Ash Rama, or temple, on Ralph Street in Brooklyn was newly opened in May, 2014. As the second Hare Krishma temple in the borough, it houses 15 Krishna conscious individuals and serves as a prayer venue for believers in the area. Two of the residents are women. On Dec.2, 2014, like any other day, the residents of Ash Rama got up at 5 a.m. for morning prayers. At 7:30 a.m., they started chanting ìHarinama,î ìGodís nameî in waves of emotions. Sometimes they danced jollily; sometimes the chanting fell into sadness. Breakfast started at 9:30 a.m. In the afternoon, if the weather permits, they always go on mission trips in New York City. Some residents say that their lives in the temple are provided by Krishna. Precisely, in the form of corporate sponsors such as Trader Joes and welfare agencies such as ìFood for Life.î Last month, leading by a member, Bhakata John, who used to be a salesman, they have launched a cookie business. Their vegetarian cookies are delivered to upscale cafes in Manhattan, according to Bhakata John. ©Han Zhang 2014

The Ash Rama, or temple, on Ralph Street in Brooklyn was newly opened in May, 2014. As the second Hare Krishma temple in the borough, it houses 15 Krishna conscious individuals and serves as a prayer venue for believers in the area. Two of the residents are women. On Dec.2, 2014, like any other day, the residents of Ash Rama got up at 5 a.m. for morning prayers. At 7:30 a.m., they started chanting ìHarinama,î ìGodís nameî in waves of emotions. Sometimes they danced jollily; sometimes the chanting fell into sadness. Breakfast started at 9:30 a.m. In the afternoon, if the weather permits, they always go on mission trips in New York City. Some residents say that their lives in the temple are provided by Krishna. Precisely, in the form of corporate sponsors such as Trader Joes and welfare agencies such as ìFood for Life.î Last month, leading by a member, Bhakata John, who used to be a salesman, they have launched a cookie business. Their vegetarian cookies are delivered to upscale cafes in Manhattan, according to Bhakata John. ©Han Zhang 2014

The Ash Rama, or temple, on Ralph Street in Brooklyn was newly opened in May, 2014. As the second Hare Krishma temple in the borough, it houses 15 Krishna conscious individuals and serves as a prayer venue for believers in the area. Two of the residents are women. On Dec.2, 2014, like any other day, the residents of Ash Rama got up at 5 a.m. for morning prayers. At 7:30 a.m., they started chanting ìHarinama,î ìGodís nameî in waves of emotions. Sometimes they danced jollily; sometimes the chanting fell into sadness. Breakfast started at 9:30 a.m. In the afternoon, if the weather permits, they always go on mission trips in New York City. Some residents say that their lives in the temple are provided by Krishna. Precisely, in the form of corporate sponsors such as Trader Joes and welfare agencies such as ìFood for Life.î Last month, leading by a member, Bhakata John, who used to be a salesman, they have launched a cookie business. Their vegetarian cookies are delivered to upscale cafes in Manhattan, according to Bhakata John. ©Han Zhang 2014

Last November, Jessica Zuban brought home her Kiwi boyfriend Sam Lees. On Nov.26, 2014, a snowstorm hit New York and New Jersey. Hours before Lees arrived, electricity went out in Zubanís house. Jessicaís father Roberto is an Italian immigrant. Jessicaís mother, Allen has her whole family rooted in New Jersey. Their house is located near a lake where several families share an electricity generator. On the night before Thanksgiving, a tree was bent by the heavy snow and caused a problem with the electricity cables that led to the blackout. There was no light and ice was defreezing in the fridge. The Zubans have to entertain their guest in the dark and save the Turkey. ©Han Zhang 2014

"If we bury the turkey in the yard, it will definitely be eaten by a bear," said Mr.Zuban. ©Han Zhang 2014

Jessica Zuban and Sam Lees played a game with a light made with a basin and a flash light. ©Han Zhang 2014

Last November, Jessica Zuban brought home her Kiwi boyfriend Sam Lees. On Nov.26, 2014, a snowstorm hit New York and New Jersey. Hours before Lees arrived, electricity went out in Zubanís house. Jessicaís father Roberto is an Italian immigrant. Jessicaís mother, Allen has her whole family rooted in New Jersey. Their house is located near a lake where several families share an electricity generator. On the night before Thanksgiving, a tree was bent by the heavy snow and caused a problem with the electricity cables that led to the blackout. There was no light and ice was defreezing in the fridge. The Zubans have to entertain their guest in the dark and save the Turkey. ©Han Zhang 2014

Last November, Jessica Zuban brought home her Kiwi boyfriend Sam Lees. On Nov.26, 2014, a snowstorm hit New York and New Jersey. Hours before Lees arrived, electricity went out in Zubanís house. Jessicaís father Roberto is an Italian immigrant. Jessicaís mother, Allen has her whole family rooted in New Jersey. Their house is located near a lake where several families share an electricity generator. On the night before Thanksgiving, a tree was bent by the heavy snow and caused a problem with the electricity cables that led to the blackout. There was no light and ice was defreezing in the fridge. The Zubans have to entertain their guest in the dark and save the Turkey. ©Han Zhang 2014

Jessica Zuban and Sam woke up on Thanksgiving morning on her floor because the guest room was too cold. The electricity has come back.©Han Zhang 2014

Last November, Jessica Zuban brought home her Kiwi boyfriend Sam Lees. On Nov.26, 2014, a snowstorm hit New York and New Jersey. Hours before Lees arrived, electricity went out in Zubanís house. Jessicaís father Roberto is an Italian immigrant. Jessicaís mother, Allen has her whole family rooted in New Jersey. Their house is located near a lake where several families share an electricity generator. On the night before Thanksgiving, a tree was bent by the heavy snow and caused a problem with the electricity cables that led to the blackout. There was no light and ice was defreezing in the fridge. The Zubans have to entertain their guest in the dark and save the Turkey. ©Han Zhang 2014

Last November, Jessica Zuban brought home her Kiwi boyfriend Sam Lees. On Nov.26, 2014, a snowstorm hit New York and New Jersey. Hours before Lees arrived, electricity went out in Zubanís house. Jessicaís father Roberto is an Italian immigrant. Jessicaís mother, Allen has her whole family rooted in New Jersey. Their house is located near a lake where several families share an electricity generator. On the night before Thanksgiving, a tree was bent by the heavy snow and caused a problem with the electricity cables that led to the blackout. There was no light and ice was defreezing in the fridge. The Zubans have to entertain their guest in the dark and save the Turkey. ©Han Zhang 2014

"This is the best turkey we've ever made," said Mrs. Zuban. ©Han Zhang 2014

Last November, Jessica Zuban brought home her Kiwi boyfriend Sam Lees. On Nov.26, 2014, a snowstorm hit New York and New Jersey. Hours before Lees arrived, electricity went out in Zubanís house. Jessicaís father Roberto is an Italian immigrant. Jessicaís mother, Allen has her whole family rooted in New Jersey. Their house is located near a lake where several families share an electricity generator. On the night before Thanksgiving, a tree was bent by the heavy snow and caused a problem with the electricity cables that led to the blackout. There was no light and ice was defreezing in the fridge. The Zubans have to entertain their guest in the dark and save the Turkey. ©Han Zhang 2014

Last November, Jessica Zuban brought home her Kiwi boyfriend Sam Lees. On Nov.26, 2014, a snowstorm hit New York and New Jersey. Hours before Lees arrived, electricity went out in Zubanís house. Jessicaís father Roberto is an Italian immigrant. Jessicaís mother, Allen has her whole family rooted in New Jersey. Their house is located near a lake where several families share an electricity generator. On the night before Thanksgiving, a tree was bent by the heavy snow and caused a problem with the electricity cables that led to the blackout. There was no light and ice was defreezing in the fridge. The Zubans have to entertain their guest in the dark and save the Turkey. ©Han Zhang 2014

Last November, Jessica Zuban brought home her Kiwi boyfriend Sam Lees. On Nov.26, 2014, a snowstorm hit New York and New Jersey. Hours before Lees arrived, electricity went out in Zubanís house. Jessicaís father Roberto is an Italian immigrant. Jessicaís mother, Allen has her whole family rooted in New Jersey. Their house is located near a lake where several families share an electricity generator. On the night before Thanksgiving, a tree was bent by the heavy snow and caused a problem with the electricity cables that led to the blackout. There was no light and ice was defreezing in the fridge. The Zubans have to entertain their guest in the dark and save the Turkey. ©Han Zhang 2014

Last November, Jessica Zuban brought home her Kiwi boyfriend Sam Lees. On Nov.26, 2014, a snowstorm hit New York and New Jersey. Hours before Lees arrived, electricity went out in Zubanís house. Jessicaís father Roberto is an Italian immigrant. Jessicaís mother, Allen has her whole family rooted in New Jersey. Their house is located near a lake where several families share an electricity generator. On the night before Thanksgiving, a tree was bent by the heavy snow and caused a problem with the electricity cables that led to the blackout. There was no light and ice was defreezing in the fridge. The Zubans have to entertain their guest in the dark and save the Turkey. ©Han Zhang 2014

Last November, Jessica Zuban brought home her Kiwi boyfriend Sam Lees. On Nov.26, 2014, a snowstorm hit New York and New Jersey. Hours before Lees arrived, electricity went out in Zubanís house. Jessicaís father Roberto is an Italian immigrant. Jessicaís mother, Allen has her whole family rooted in New Jersey. Their house is located near a lake where several families share an electricity generator. On the night before Thanksgiving, a tree was bent by the heavy snow and caused a problem with the electricity cables that led to the blackout. There was no light and ice was defreezing in the fridge. The Zubans have to entertain their guest in the dark and save the Turkey. ©Han Zhang 2014

"Turned out I'm pretty good at cutting turkey," said Jessica's uncle. ©Han Zhang 2014

Last November, Jessica Zuban brought home her Kiwi boyfriend Sam Lees. On Nov.26, 2014, a snowstorm hit New York and New Jersey. Hours before Lees arrived, electricity went out in Zubanís house. Jessicaís father Roberto is an Italian immigrant. Jessicaís mother, Allen has her whole family rooted in New Jersey. Their house is located near a lake where several families share an electricity generator. On the night before Thanksgiving, a tree was bent by the heavy snow and caused a problem with the electricity cables that led to the blackout. There was no light and ice was defreezing in the fridge. The Zubans have to entertain their guest in the dark and save the Turkey. ©Han Zhang 2014

Last November, Jessica Zuban brought home her Kiwi boyfriend Sam Lees. On Nov.26, 2014, a snowstorm hit New York and New Jersey. Hours before Lees arrived, electricity went out in Zubanís house. Jessicaís father Roberto is an Italian immigrant. Jessicaís mother, Allen has her whole family rooted in New Jersey. Their house is located near a lake where several families share an electricity generator. On the night before Thanksgiving, a tree was bent by the heavy snow and caused a problem with the electricity cables that led to the blackout. There was no light and ice was defreezing in the fridge. The Zubans have to entertain their guest in the dark and save the Turkey. ©Han Zhang 2014

Last November, Jessica Zuban brought home her Kiwi boyfriend Sam Lees. On Nov.26, 2014, a snowstorm hit New York and New Jersey. Hours before Lees arrived, electricity went out in Zubanís house. Jessicaís father Roberto is an Italian immigrant. Jessicaís mother, Allen has her whole family rooted in New Jersey. Their house is located near a lake where several families share an electricity generator. On the night before Thanksgiving, a tree was bent by the heavy snow and caused a problem with the electricity cables that led to the blackout. There was no light and ice was defreezing in the fridge. The Zubans have to entertain their guest in the dark and save the Turkey. ©Han Zhang 2014

Last November, Jessica Zuban brought home her Kiwi boyfriend Sam Lees. On Nov.26, 2014, a snowstorm hit New York and New Jersey. Hours before Lees arrived, electricity went out in Zubanís house. Jessicaís father Roberto is an Italian immigrant. Jessicaís mother, Allen has her whole family rooted in New Jersey. Their house is located near a lake where several families share an electricity generator. On the night before Thanksgiving, a tree was bent by the heavy snow and caused a problem with the electricity cables that led to the blackout. There was no light and ice was defreezing in the fridge. The Zubans have to entertain their guest in the dark and save the Turkey. ©Han Zhang 2014

Last November, Jessica Zuban brought home her Kiwi boyfriend Sam Lees. On Nov.26, 2014, a snowstorm hit New York and New Jersey. Hours before Lees arrived, electricity went out in Zubanís house. Jessicaís father Roberto is an Italian immigrant. Jessicaís mother, Allen has her whole family rooted in New Jersey. Their house is located near a lake where several families share an electricity generator. On the night before Thanksgiving, a tree was bent by the heavy snow and caused a problem with the electricity cables that led to the blackout. There was no light and ice was defreezing in the fridge. The Zubans have to entertain their guest in the dark and save the Turkey. ©Han Zhang 2014

Jesscia Zuban made a small speech before the meal. She said she was lucky to have travelled and met Sam and thankful for having everyone at home with such a nice meal. ©Han Zhang 2014

The Zubans played games after the meal till evening. ©Han Zhang 2014

Last November, Jessica Zuban brought home her Kiwi boyfriend Sam Lees. On Nov.26, 2014, a snowstorm hit New York and New Jersey. Hours before Lees arrived, electricity went out in Zubanís house. Jessicaís father Roberto is an Italian immigrant. Jessicaís mother, Allen has her whole family rooted in New Jersey. Their house is located near a lake where several families share an electricity generator. On the night before Thanksgiving, a tree was bent by the heavy snow and caused a problem with the electricity cables that led to the blackout. There was no light and ice was defreezing in the fridge. The Zubans have to entertain their guest in the dark and save the Turkey. ©Han Zhang 2014

The day after Thanksgiving, Zuban's had another blackout. A cold sandwich could make up a meal. ©Han Zhang 2014

The Zubans wathced a trailer on Jessica's phone. ©Han Zhang

Last November, Jessica Zuban brought home her Kiwi boyfriend Sam Lees. On Nov.26, 2014, a snowstorm hit New York and New Jersey. Hours before Lees arrived, electricity went out in Zubanís house. Jessicaís father Roberto is an Italian immigrant. Jessicaís mother, Allen has her whole family rooted in New Jersey. Their house is located near a lake where several families share an electricity generator. On the night before Thanksgiving, a tree was bent by the heavy snow and caused a problem with the electricity cables that led to the blackout. There was no light and ice was defreezing in the fridge. The Zubans have to entertain their guest in the dark and save the Turkey. ©Han Zhang 2014