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WA Ghostwriter

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WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

The Ghostwriter asked students and staff at WA what they had on their Christmas list this year.

Soundbytes: What’s one thing you want for Christmas?

Maddie Kelly, Staff Writer Dec 17, 2025

As Christmas quickly approaches, many have started to think about what they want this holiday season. While some have an infinite number of extraordinary gifts in mind, others just want to enjoy the holidays with their family. The Ghostwriter asked students and staff at WA what they had on their Christmas...

Festival of Trees comes back for its 15th year

Tessa Czado, Co-Sports Editor Dec 5, 2025

The annual Festival of Trees celebration will be hosted at the Westford Regency Inn from Saturday, Dec. 6 to Sunday, Dec. 14, and will be the final large-scale event held at the Regency due to its closing on Dec. 19.  The event is being sponsored by the Westford Rotary Club, Roudenbush Community...

A stage production of Charles Dickens's 'A Christmas Carol', one of the most popular family holiday musicals.

Top 7 shows and performances to attend before Christmas

Connor Billington, Social Media Manager Dec 10, 2024

Approximately 90% of Americans celebrate Christmas, and in the lead up to such a special holiday, there is nothing better to do than to go see a cheery holiday play, ballet, or musical. Here is a list of some of the best shows to attend. 1.The Nutcracker Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker is...

Christmas movies are an amazing way to bring the holiday spirit

5 Christmas movies to dive into this holiday season

Saachi Rao, Staff Writer Dec 2, 2024

With the holidays coming up, there are several ways to bring  Christmas spirit and good cheer. One of these includes watching holiday movies. Here are five recommendations of Christmas movies to watch to bring some Christmas into your life (in no particular order). Christmas Chronicles (both 1...

Welcome sign hanging at the main entrance of WA at STUCO's annual Holiday Bazaar.

STUCO re-opens its annual Holiday Bazaar

Sophia Keang, Co-Managing Editor Dec 2, 2021

With the glistening snow, cinnamon-scented candles, and pumpkin spice lattes, Westford residents know that the Holiday Bazaar is near.  Last year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, STUCO was unable to hold its annual Holiday Bazaar. However, this year, WA’s halls will be filled with cheer during the...

All the food is set and families are ready to feast together.

Top seven holiday foods

Rohun Voruganti, Sports Editor Dec 1, 2021

With the holidays right around the corner, you might be stressing about what casserole you're going to bring to grandma's house. Worry no more. Here I will show you the top holiday foods certified to serve delicious and popular dishes to the table. 1. Pumpkin Pie A holiday staple across America,...

Holiday Gifts ready to be opened.

40 gift ideas to consider this holiday season

Unnati Bhat, Social Media Manager Dec 18, 2020

The holiday season is here: time full of love, family, friends, and continuous gift shopping for almost everyone you know. But, fear not! The Ghostwriter's here!  Coming up with gifts for so many people during the holiday season can be tough, and knowing what to get for different occasions can be tricky,...

Movie poster of Jingle Jangle: A Christmas starring Madalen Mills, Forest Whitaker, Keegan‑Michael Key, and Phylicia Rashad.

Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Boredom

Divya Sambathkumar, Co-Managing Editor Nov 17, 2020

Imagine sitting through a two-hour-long movie consisting of a billion characters breaking into a song every five minutes. Boring, huh? Released on November 6th, Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey is a movie to watch if you want to take a nap rather than celebrate the festive season. Directed by...

Holidate is uncomfortably cheesy, even for the holidays

Holidate is uncomfortably cheesy, even for the holidays

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief Nov 16, 2020

For many, the holidays are the best time of the year. The lights, atmosphere, food, gatherings, and spirit definitely add to the reasons why the holidays truly rock. Using these qualities of the holidays, movies bring families together, creating a sense of warmth and pleasure that illuminate this...