All posts tagged "holidays"
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Gift-giving traditions power dangerous overconsumption
As homes in Thousand Oaks are filled with festive holiday decorations and an abundance of gift-wrapped presents, landfills overflow with waste and sweatshop workers in...
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Organizations allow volunteers to spread the holiday joy
Ventura County is home to many different organizations that provide volunteer and service opportunities year round, especially during the holiday season. Whether it is allowing...
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Slice of Life: Christmas confuses me: learning not to be the Grinch
From the moment Halloween ends and we turn our calendars to November, my neighborhood is decked out with twinkling red and green string lights and...
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December birthdays are overshadowed by the holidays
At first glance, it seems that being born in December would be a lot of fun, but you would be very mistaken. Once Halloween ends,...
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Bumblebee Club creates a holiday buzz in the community
Every other Monday at lunch in room B33, members of the Bumblebee Club can be found brainstorming ways to raise funds for pediatric cancer patients...
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Holiday spirit inspires NPHS clubs to give back
Bells are jingling, lights are twinkling and wrapping paper is crinkling: it is the season of giving. After a weekend of shopping Black Friday and...
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When seasonal depression clashes with holiday cheer
The weather has a powerful impact on our daily life. It influences our schedules, outfits, transportation and most of all, our moods. For most, the...
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Cancer Awareness Club organizes toy drive
The holidays are supposed to be one of the most joyous times of the year, especially for children. Unfortunately, under-privileged children often do not experience...
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“Home Sweet Home Alone” fails to understand filmmaking
Since 1990 six Home Alone films have been released, only two of which manage to earn above 30% on Rotten Tomatoes. The last three remakes...
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This holiday season will be costly
This holiday season might be the most expensive ever. The staple food of the season, turkey, is facing an all-time high cost. A Wells Fargo...