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A holiday elf welcomes visitors to the bazaar.

Photos: WA clubs play big role at 53rd Holiday Bazaar

Pravar Mukkala, Co-Managing Editor Dec 8, 2022

The 53rd Annual Holiday Bazaar took place on Dec. 3 at WA. The bazaar features vendors from all over New England who sell handcrafted jewelry, food, and holiday-themed decorations. In addition to vendors, clubs and organizations from WA also play a major part in the bazaar and contribute to the overall holiday...

Yom Kippur: October 5th
Diwali: October 24th

Yom Kippur and Diwali to be school holidays starting 22-23 school year

Jack Zwirn, Reviews/Opinions editor Apr 15, 2022

WPS released the calendar for the 2022-2023 school year on April 11th  showing days off for the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur, the Indian/Hindu holiday of Diwali, and Juneteenth as new no-school days. This pushes back the tentative last day of school to June 20th, with an absolute cutoff on June 30th. For...

Students modify holiday plans amidst COVID

Students modify holiday plans amidst COVID

Srinithi Raj, Co-Editor-in-Chief Dec 22, 2021

With rising COVID and flu cases, students share their holidays plans and how they have been modified to accommodate the pandemic. Students were asked: "What are your holiday plans this year during COVID? With rises in flu and COVID cases, is there anything you're doing differently this year?"

Thanksgiving Dinner

Top 7 Thanksgiving Day traditions

James McDermott, Co-Sports Editor Nov 24, 2021

1. Run a turkey trot A turkey trot is a long-distance race held on Thanksgiving Day all across the country for anyone looking to burn some calories before a traditional Thanksgiving Day feast. 2. Enjoy a classic Thanksgiving meal Of course, diving into a large feast is what makes Thanksgiving,...

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...

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

Holiday Bazaar 2019 fosters community and spreads cheer

Srinithi Raj, Features Editor Dec 8, 2019

When the halls of WA are filled with the melodious carols of the choir and the busling voices of people a couple weekends before Christmas, everyone knows the Holiday Bazaar is here. On Saturday, December 7, WA hosted its 45th annual Bazaar, welcoming vendors and customers of all ages. Here is a gallery...

Knitwear for babies for sale in the cafeteria.

Photos: Holiday Bazaar 2017 brings generations together

Varshini Ramanathan, Co-Managing Editor Dec 3, 2017

On Sunday, December 2, students and vendors of all ages showcased their talents through skilled craftsmanship and various forms of merchandise. Westford's holiday tradition was yet again a success, with the parking lots filled by 10:00, and the school was alive with activity. Here is a gallery of various...

A Half Day for Good Friday?

Conor Bellone, Staff Writer Apr 18, 2017

Good Friday is a Christian holiday memorializing Jesus' death by crucifixion. On that day, the student body is given a half day to go home. But with the idea of a secular  separation of Church and State, why is it that in public schools (arranged and paid for by the US Government), this Christian holiday...

Christ in Christmas under attack?

Christ in Christmas under attack?

Conor Bellone, Staff Writer Dec 16, 2016

Around this time each year, you may see the words: “Keep Christ in Christmas” scrawled across the bumpers of cars. This motto is the rallying cry for those who believe in the “War on Christmas”, that Christmas is shrinking away in a secular country. There are many people who feel Christmas...