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Festive holiday items

12 fun holiday traditions to do this year

Estella Cui, Staff writer Dec 17, 2020

This year is one like no other. With a pandemic that prevents people from gathering and seeing friends, it is more important than ever to find new traditions and things to do with your families at home for any holiday you celebrate. This year, CDC has limited gatherings to ensure that all guests may...

Holiday shopping was once known as a joyous tradition, but COVID-19 has taken it away!

Shop at home this holiday season

Paul Vozzella, Staff Writer Dec 15, 2020

 The holiday season can quickly creep up on us while the stress of everyday life fills our minds with worries; it is often called the most wonderful time of the year! Black Friday and holiday shopping in general have been an annual tradition for Americans, as a means to give back to the people closest...

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...

Keychains hanging in the cafeteria

Students sell many goods at Holiday Bazaar

Hannah Thomas, Business Editor Dec 12, 2019

Orchestrated by the Student Council, the Holiday Bazaar took place Saturday from 9 AM to 3 PM. Many people were talking to their friends and family while walking around the various selections of items for sale, many of them ranging from shirts, stickers, and Christmas trees. At the entrance of the...

A vendor sets up a display of glass and lights.

WA’s 2018 Holiday Bazaar displays festive cheer

Jack Durkin Dec 3, 2018

2018's Holiday Bazaar took place Saturday, December 1, and hundreds of vendors arrived to sell everything from handmade jewelry to Christmas trees. The event was set up by Student Council members staying until nine 9 p.m. on Friday and arriving at 5:15 a.m. the next day. Returning vendors showed up and...

Krampus serves as 2015's worst film yet

Krampus serves as 2015’s worst film yet

Anthony Cammalleri, Staff Writer Dec 12, 2015

On December 6th, two days after the release of Michael Dougherty’s Christmas-themed horror film Krampus, the movie theater was overcome with hysterical laughter at the hilarity of a terrible movie. Krampus is based on a piece of German folklore, in which the evil monster, Krampus, a half-goat,...

Top 10 Halloween Movies

Top 10 Halloween Movies

Oct 28, 2014
Halloween is one of the best times of the year, especially when it comes to movies. Here a few picks for thrill-seekers and people who would rather watch something on the funnier side.

Santa’s favorite cookies

Dec 21, 2013

By Abigail CiancioloEditor-in-ChiefWinter vacation is fast approaching, and so is some free time to be spent with family and friends. As you are preparing for Christmas parties and family dinners, here is a guide to one of my family's favorite holiday treats, Peanut Butter Kiss cookies. My mom makes...

A brilliant British dessert

A brilliant British dessert

Dec 19, 2013
English sticky toffee pudding is a classic dessert in England. The dessert consists of a moist sponge cake, made with finely chopped dates, covered in toffee sauce. Typically it is served with whipped cream and drizzled with toffee sauce.
Making more than gingerbread

Making more than gingerbread

Dec 19, 2013
When I was little, I "helped" my frantic parents with the magical construction of a gingerbread house, a classic tradition in my family.