"People all over eagerly await the Winter holidays, whether lighting candles, getting together with family and friends, or offering prayers, there are many different traditions that mark this special season. But there are still so many days that go uncelebrated this festive time of year. Here are some of the most ridiculous and arbitrary national holidays that should be commemorated this December." -- Jif Dillemuth, 10th Grade
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"With the holiday season here, Parents need to occupy kids, people want fun activities to do, others find the holidays stressful and need a way to make it more enjoyable. Well, here's how to achieve those goals and more!"--Zanthe Jones-Gerachis, 8th grade With Christmas quickly approaching, it’s important for those participating in the popular gift-giving game “Secret Santa” or as some know it, “White Elephant,” to review the best gifts to give to your friends and family. -- Kaliyah Smith & Ava Ford "Winter is a time for glowing trees, crispy latkes, and burning candles. But did you know that for some people, it’s a time for commanding logs to defecate, beard-growing competitions, and eating KFC? From Hans Trapp the cannibal, to roller skating over to morning mass, dive into this article for wacky holiday traditions from around the world." -- Maia Cavagnolo, 7th Grade "many people enjoy the holidays because of how 'jolly' they are, but, some of the stories about the holidays aren't as jolly." -- DOmino Howlett-cragg, 6th grade "The gift of creation is given to almost everyone, some use it to make beautiful, inventive things to brighten our future. I am going to misuse the gift of creation."--poppy zaiger 8th grade “LOTS OF PEOPLE WANT TO DRESS UP THEIR PETS, BUT AS WHAT? SOME ARE PERFECT FOR HALLOWEEN, OTHERS CAN BE USED FOR EVERYDAY ACTIVITIES, BUT WHAT SHOULD YOU DRESS YOUR PET UP AS?” — LOGAN BERGMARK 6TH GRADE "Pit bulls might be the most popular dog breed in Oakland, but where did they come from? Why are there so many? How did they get such a bad reputation?"--Lilah Aparton, 6th grade "As fast fashion becomes a more everyday part of life, it has a long history and a big impact on earth" -SImon Grembek, ninth grade |