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The debate about Christmas trees continues
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As Christmas approaches, many people are preparing for the holiday by buying presents, hanging up lights and most importantly, buying a Christmas tree. With these transitions, the classic debate of whether a real or fake tree is more environmentally friendly is resurfacing. There are some obvious benefits to a fake tree, such as the…
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ChiPs for Kids donates toys to children in need
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Toy cars roar excitedly in their packages. Dolls wave warmly from their boxes, rocking glitzy dresses and silky hair. Coloring sets with every shade of paint, marker, and crayon imaginable wait patiently for a place to call home during the holiday season. These shiny toys will not have to search much further, though, as…
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Christmas corrupts the holiday season
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Each year, it seems as though Christmas is approaching earlier and earlier, knocking out other holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving. The haunting sounds of Jingle Bells ring sooner and sooner every passing year and commercial companies have decided to “celebrate” this holiday as early as October by bringing their Christmas deals and decorations to…
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Holidays make festive hearts pine
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Most people are excited for December and the festivities surrounding it, but many forget that this past November we had four major holidays. Four. Thanksgiving has turned into a pre-Black Friday formality, and the still-growing success of Cyber Monday and Singles’ Day are starting to make some cracks in the soon-obsolete brick-and-mortar retailer. November…
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The meaning of holidays now
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The Heart of Hanukkah “We wish you a Merry Christ-” Click. “I wanna wish you a Merry Christ-” Click. “All I want for Christ-” Click. Switching from one radio station to the next these days, the ever looming tones of Christmas fill the air. While this music may be enjoyable, there’s more to the…
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‘Tis the season to raise money for baseball: The baseball team tree lot is a success
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Every sports team knows the difficulty of raising money to support their team throughout the year. The baseball team has taken a very unique approach to their fundraising in the form of a Christmas tree lot that is hosted by the team annually. Shortstop Shay Whitcomb, senior, has worked the tree lot since…
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project holiday cheer
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The holidays are just around the corner and what’s a better way of getting in the spirit than giving back? Project Holiday Cheer is a program that the school has participated in since 2009. It focuses on giving gifts for less fortunate families to ensure a joyous time for the holiday season. Groups on…