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Christmas Movie Review: Klaus

Christmas Movie Review: Klaus

Wyatt Pesina-Espejo, Contributor December 17, 2024

On November 15, 2019, Netflix released their first original animated movie and inarguably their best - there’s not many good ones out there. Produced by the SPA studios, Klaus is a traditionally animated...

Silent Branches: The Bittersweet Side of Growing Up

Silent Branches: The Bittersweet Side of Growing Up

Akua Afriyie, Contributor December 17, 2024

When the holiday season arrives, many memories arise. One that I remember the most is the tradition of putting up our Christmas tree and decorating it with ornaments. My siblings and I would gather around...

What are Some of South Faculty’s Favorite Holiday Songs? 

What are Some of South Faculty’s Favorite Holiday Songs? 

Chronicle Staff December 17, 2024

Arguably one of the most popular activities people partake in during the holiday season is listening to the seasonal music that accompanies it. From classics like Wham!'s Last Christmas to more recent...

Understanding the Grinch's Perspective

Understanding the Grinch’s Perspective

Alden Bianca-Fahlbeck, Contributor December 17, 2024

A lot of people only look forward to Christmas because of the fact that they get presents during this time of year. This is a very shallow mindset. Christmas shouldn’t be about presents. It should be...

Hotpot is the Best Christmas Food

Hotpot is the Best Christmas Food

Madison Nguyen and Lisa Trieu December 17, 2024

During the cold winter season, especially with Christmas coming up, eating something that is warm and hot can make your holiday better. In this case, Hotpot is most ideal because it’s customizable, interactive,...

False Myths About Christmas

False Myths About Christmas

Miriam Franzosi, Contributor December 17, 2024

With Christmas having become a real consumer holiday, the emblem of capitalism, I think it’s fair to take the time to remember the origins of Christmas by breaking down cliches and false myths.  ...

Early Christmas: Why It Needs to End

Early Christmas: Why It Needs to End

Ayden Blanchette, Contributer December 17, 2024

When many people think of Christmas time, they think of sleigh rides through the snow, hot chocolate and decorating the Christmas tree during the first snowfall. So then why is it November 1st and every...

The History and Culture of Gingerbread

The History and Culture of Gingerbread

Leah Bai, Contributer December 16, 2024

When people think of gingerbread they think of people and houses made of decorated cookies. However, nobody ever considers why we have these traditions or the history and culture behind them. Every holiday...

The History of Christmas Carols

The History of Christmas Carols

Kristen Doan, Contributer December 16, 2024

Have you ever wondered where beloved Christmas songs have originated from? Or perhaps wanted to know the history and inspiration behind each merry carol? Look no further! Christmas songs have actually...

Understanding the History of Krampus and Its Modern Representation

Understanding the History of Krampus and Its Modern Representation

Jason Bui and Denjan Omeri December 16, 2024

Christmas is celebrated by billions of people throughout the globe, yet not many have heard of the tales surrounding Krampus. Santa and the topic of Christmas stem from the real world Santa Claus, Saint...

Why We Should Embrace the Tradition of Using Real Christmas Trees

Why We Should Embrace the Tradition of Using Real Christmas Trees

Caleb Som, Contributer December 15, 2024

Today, Christmas trees are at a peak in popularity as Christmas celebrations continue to get bigger. Most of these trees however, are made of synthetic plastics and steel. Rather than buy artificial Christmas...

The Gift of Life

The Gift of Life

Nicholas Christie, Contributer December 15, 2024

In 1946, Legendary director Frank Capra wanted to make his own Christmas movie. So he created the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” based upon the book “The Greatest Gift” At the time of its release,...

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