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How to Decorate for Christmas

Marin Murali, MVC writer December 10, 2024

It is the most wonderful time of the year with Christmas just around the corner. Making hot cocoa and listening to Christmas music are perfect for getting into the holiday spirit. It is also time to decorate...

Christmas Traditions Around the World

Jessica Almaz, MVC writer December 20, 2023

Christmas is not an international holiday, but countries that do celebrate it have their own ways of doing so. These unique ways depend on the way of life in the country, and of the countries that celebrate...

How Christmas Changes as Someone Ages

Megan Jones, MVC writer December 19, 2023

Christmas is a holiday that is extremely popular. Although it is a common thought that Christmas loses its appeal as one gets older, I decided to  talk to people of different ages about what Christmas...

It may even inspire someone to make their own light shows and displays. Christmas lights are a great way to show the holiday spirit and make houses look good for the holidays.

Christmas Lights

A. Stiller, MVC writer/photographer December 18, 2023

 

Top 5 Christmas Movies

Callum Robb, MVC writer December 13, 2023

In this, my first-ever review, I will present my top five favorite Christmas movies along with a short summary and a review. I hope you enjoy and happy watching. 5.“Die Hard” This action movie...

Christmas Drink Ratings

Duncan Schiller, MVC writer December 13, 2023

Now that it is December, holiday cheer is spreading around. Snow is falling, fireplaces are heating up and certain foods and drinks are coming back around. As Mariah Carey unthaws, some people may be thinking,...

History of Krampus

Jocelynn Calderon, MVC writer December 6, 2023

Krampus is a half-goat, half-demon legend that originated in central Europe, primarily  Germany, as the monster that would punish bad children during Christmas. He is  St. Nicholas’ companion. The...

History of Yule

Jocelynn Calderon, MVC writer November 28, 2023

Yule, also known as the Winter Solstice, occurs on December 21st or 22nd in the Northern Hemisphere and June 20th–21st in the Southern Hemisphere. This is when the Earth's axis is furthest from the sun,...

Stores also have sections for crafts or baking. Getting someone something related to their hobbies is always a good idea.

The Best Gifts

Garrett Brown, MVC writer and photographer January 2, 2023

With the holiday season just around the corner, people are on the lookout for presents. There are common gifts like toys, ornaments, clothing, homemade gifts, and silly gifts for white...

How Christmas has Changed for our Generation

Keith Ellington, MVC writer December 15, 2022

I have been thinking about Christmas, and what I want my presents to be, and I am honestly kind of bummed. December is starting, and it is not long until Santa is here. I remember these days going by slowly...

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