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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...

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