Holiday Traditions: Journalism Class Edition

Christmas is coming up very shortly and families all over the world are getting ready for this beautiful holiday. Every family has their own different traditions, not just for Christmas, but for other holidays as well. Senior Jessica Morfin’s traditions that she shares with her family are not only unique, but incredibly special to her. Morfin perks up at the thought of being with her grandma on...

Holiday traditions are timeless, the memories attached to them are priceless, and the people you share them with are forever. From the beginning, Christmas was the time of year for Bree Ramos’ family to come together and celebrate the importance of one another. Whether they’re gathered around the tree expressing their love, or frantically cooking the meal for their “Second Thanksgiving” in...

Among the many aspects of the christmas season and all of the hustle and bustle, writer and student Katie Prindle, 16, opens up about Christmases past, favorite Christmas traditions and all of the chaos in between. Prindle states that her family’s Christmases are relatively similar each year when it comes to food and tradition. When asked about Christmases past, she had tons of subtle tradition...

At the age of six, Amanda Dunnuck received the best Christmas gift any 6 year old could ask for, an American Girl Doll. “I loved dressing things up when I was that age, I was even organized.” Dunnuck stated. By the age of eight, Dunnuck became very organized with her Christmas list. When she knew what she wanted, she would write down a list and even print the pictures to match what she had in...

The fireplace is burning, lights are shining bright, and holiday cheer is everywhere you go: it’s Christmas! For junior Brianna Hazelton, the holiday season is something she holds very near and dear to her heart. Each year she spends Christmas day with her family, soaking up every last second of time she has with her loved ones. “Just going to my family’s house and seeing everyone [is my favorite...

For most, the holiday season is a time for relaxation and simple family traditions that take place close to home. For exchange student Femke Hummert, junior, this time of year entails traveling to England and Germany, in addition to doing seasonal activities with her immediate family. Christmastime is chaotic for Hummert, since her stepdad and mom live in England, while her grandparents and her...