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The Origin of Easter

The Origin of Easter

Itzel Diaz, Staff Reporter April 23, 2025

History: Easter was originally called Pascha. Pascha is a Christian festival and cultural holiday honoring the resurrection of Jesus on the third day after his crucifixion. Easter, like Pascha, is a Christian...

Easter Celebrations

Melanie Martinez, Staff Reporter April 23, 2025

What is Easter? Easter is a holiday that is celebrated in the spring, on a Sunday. Families come together to attend church services, exchange gifts, enjoy festive meals, and participate in Easter Egg...

Spring Equinox

Mireya Vera, Staff Reporter April 23, 2025

The spring equinox is celebrated around the world and has different meanings in various countries. In this article I will be writing about the spring equinox and the very interesting details about it. Background...

Retro Cats Valentine's Day card

The History of Valentine’s Day across the Globe

Bella Molina, Staff Reporter February 13, 2025

  Whether you love it or hate it, the season of love is here, so grab your flowers and chocolates while we explore the meaning of Valentine’s Day.  Valentine’s Day is celebrated around the globe....

This image shows the before and after of Santa Claus. The before being St. Nicholas and the after being Santa closer to present time.
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The History of Santa Claus

Kristian Caushaj, Staff Reporter December 19, 2024

Everybody loves Santa, the jolly old man who rides around on his reindeer delivering presents in time for Christmas. But how has he changed over time? And where does he first originate from? That is what...

Clipart of different holidays celebrated in the month of December. As well as displaying that different traditions are honored all over the world.

Niche Holiday Traditions

Zoe Ove, Staff Reporter December 19, 2024

The month of December is widely associated with traditions like Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and Christmas. However, many are unaware of the lesser-known celebrations honored by various ethnic groups. These unique...

Project 2025 and the Next Four Years

Project 2025 and the Next Four Years

Chloe Medina, Staff Reporter December 19, 2024

With Trump's inauguration a month away, his plans for the country and Project 2025 have been prevalent topics among residents in the USA and within the media. It’s essential as an American, citizen or...

Christmas across the Continents

Christmas across the Continents

James Flores, Staff Reporter December 19, 2024

Happy Holidays, Tigers! In this article I, James Flores, will be talking about how Christmas is celebrated in the biggest countries in each continent (with an exception made for Europe as another one of...

A picture of holly berries. As you can see it shows the color white, red and green.

The Meaning Behind Christmas Colors: Red, Green, and White

Kaylie Agripino, Staff Reporter December 19, 2024

Introduction It’s finally December, and as you know, Christmas is coming up. People are starting to put decorations on their houses. As you walk by, you mostly see Santa Claus, reindeer, and more. But...

Christmas Time in Mexico

Christmas Time in Mexico

Sophia Chora, Staff Reporter December 19, 2024

Have you ever wondered how different cultures celebrate Christmas during the holidays? Many countries embrace unique traditions, from festive foods to special events. In Mexico, the holiday season is deeply...

How Christmas Became Christmas

How Christmas Became Christmas

Elena Abarra, Staff Reporter December 19, 2024

As the Chicago temperatures drop and we travel further into the holiday season, all that’s on everybody’s minds are candy canes, Christmas trees, and lots and lots of Christmas cookies. But how did...

Traditional Christmas Dishes from around the World

Traditional Christmas Dishes from around the World

Mariana Varkholiak, Staff Reporter December 19, 2024

Christmas is celebrated in many ways around the world, but across cultures and continents food plays a central role in holiday festivities. Every country has special dishes that make the holidays unique....

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