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Junior anticipates holiday traditions with family

Saschel Moore, Reporter February 5, 2016

In most television productions Christmas in the United States is generically portrayed as a season for gift-giving and caroling into the wee hours of the night. However, something that sets the real America...

The history and origins of Christmas

The history and origins of Christmas

Amy Pham, Co-Editor-In-Chief December 21, 2015

The Origin of Saint Nicholas People believe Saint Nicholas was born around 280 A.D., near Turkey. As a result of his growing reputation for being kind, word of him spread. It is said that he saved three...

An Ethiopian Christmas

An Ethiopian Christmas

Eden Amberber, Reporter December 21, 2015

As everyone sings holiday songs and opens gifts, he half-heartedly participates. He’s anticipating a later Christmas in January. Ethiopian senior Michael Kabtimer celebrates Christmas on Jan. 7, because...

Hearts apart for Christmas

Beth Mauthe, Reporter January 6, 2015

Christmas means more than just presents and store specials. As everyone hurries through the hustle and bustle of planning parties, baking special treats, buying gifts, and decorating, it can be easy to...

4 Things to do before the winter holidays end

Juliana Gary November 26, 2013

"Dashing Through the Snow" by CORP When: December 19 – 22 at 8pm, and the 22 at 2pm CORP (Company of Rowlett Performers) will perform “Dashing Through the Snow,” a play set in Tinsel, Texas,...

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