In the next month, there will be several family gatherings and celebrations to commemorate the joy of the holiday season. Teenagers must gear up for a long stretch of repetitive conversations and uncomfortable hugs. Here are some tips and tricks for navigating...
From crazy jerseys to crazier commercials, the National Basketball Association (NBA) Christmas day games are a must-watch. Christmas day games are a great tradition for the NBA, serving as the stage for many vintage moments in NBA history. This year,...
The holiday season is a time full of joy and excitement for festive music and parties. However, these parties can also bring lots of stress, as they come with the daunting task of bringing the perfect foods. You desperately want to impress everyone at...
Students are working tirelessly for the satisfaction of not waking up to the pestering sound of an alarm clock. After what seems to be a never-ending workload, students learn that this year winter break will be shortened from its original two-week length...
For centuries, the debate of whether or not Santa Claus is real has raged on between children and young teens. Some say that it’s impossible for Santa to deliver all those presents in one night, while others suggest that he uses magic to get to all...
Adventuring out on a cold December day, family by your side, to find the perfect tree. Decorating your home with Christmas trees is a tradition that dates back to 16th-century Germany with the advent of the Yule tree. The tradition had spread to the rest...
Where are the best decorations in Northern Virginia and D.C.? Many neighborhoods are frankly underwhelming, with no holiday spirit or cheerful adornments. Hoping to find neighborhoods that exceed expectations in their decorating abilities, I ranked the...
Winter is a time of great excitement as we anticipate the joy of celebrating the holidays with family. Though most associate the holiday season with Christmas, there are many different holidays celebrated around the world and here in our Arlington community....
The winter sports season at Yorktown is in full swing. The beginning of the hockey and basketball seasons have sparked excitement throughout the school, and students’ spirits are high. During the holiday season, there are many ways to support your favorite...
No holiday is complete without signature dishes. Whether it’s an uncle’s pie or a family friend’s casserole, everyone has something in mind when they think of their favorite seasonal treat. ‘Tis the season for sharing, so we have compiled a list...
Days are getting shorter and temperatures are dropping—the holiday season has begun. Most Americans spend the entire month of December anticipating and celebrating holidays such as Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. While the festivities of this season...
