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On Hanukkah, Jews light the menorah.

What is Hanukkah and how important is it?

Jack Zwirn, Reviews/Opinions Editor Dec 1, 2022

On December 18th, Jewish people will celebrate the first of eight nights of Hanukkah, the festival of lights. While Hanukkah is usually the first holiday that comes to mind when people think of Jewish holidays, it is not high on the spectrum of importance. As a Jew, I was super excited to see the...

Christmas Cookies

Delicious sugary delights for the holidays

Dec 18, 2012

By Anastasha Echavarri News Editor My family has been making sugar cookies every Christmas for over 20 years. When I was a little girl, I would have my parents cut out shapes for me and I would decorate them and leave them out for Santa with a glass of milk. Now that I'm older, I bake all these...

Opinion: Diwali celebration long overdue

Nov 1, 2012

By Anastasha Echavarri News Editor Several families and friends are gathered and celebrate a special occasion to honor their religion. Lamps known as diyas are lit all around the house and fireworks are setting off outside. Families go to pray at temples and special foods are prepared. The celebration...

Send off to the class of 2012

Send off to the class of 2012

Jun 4, 2012

By Ethan Walshe Managing Editor On the evening of Friday, June 1, Westford Academy celebrated its graduation ceremonies for the class of 2012. The accomplishments of the 404 graduates were recognized and they received their high school diplomas on a mostly sunny evening on Alumni Field. Families...