The phenomenon Elf on the Shelf has taken over Christmas in many houses since 2005. The Elf on the Shelf instituted a worldwide demand when the children's picture book 'The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition' was published by Carol Aebersold and...
It’s a cold Saturday morning in mid-December. Your entire family packs into a minivan and drives to the mall, eager to get some holiday shopping done. A lengthy line of children waits for their chance to tell Santa what they want this year while Mariah...
This year, Christmas falls on the seventh night of Hanukkah, an eight-day-long Jewish holiday known as the ‘Festival of Lights.’ Hanukkah celebrates the 200 BCE Jewish reclamation of the Holy City Jerusalem from a Greek empire.While millions of ...
Seeing Santa in your local mall is a staple of the holiday season for people nationwide. Despite mall Santas’ broad reach, the origins of this esteemed tradition and the costumed people running the show are often overlooked by visitors. This holiday...
The elusive yet perfect Christmas tree is something many have dreamed of but few have found. Every year, people go to farms, Home Depot, garden stores and pop-up shops to buy Christmas trees. If this search is not timed right, you could be left with the...
Lights twinkle as bundled up families stroll down the street, inspecting each tent filled with goods. The ambiance can only mean one thing: The Downtown Holiday Market is back! In its 18th year, the market runs daily from November 18th through December...
For many people, the Christmas season means ornaments hanging from trees, stockings lining fireplaces and joyful music filling the air. In addition, millions brace themselves for the month of constant marketing messages and spending. This hasn’t always...
The sharp taste of gingerbread in your mouth. Peppermint wafting through the air. As the holidays approach, these delicious smells and tastes surround us. But where to get the best holiday treats? Never fear, I will be your guide through Arlington’s...
There is no shortage of rich culture and unique traditions throughout the world. Looking deeper into the holiday traditions here at Yorktown, many joyful and exciting traditions can be found within our student body.At our school, the celebration of...
Entering the holiday season, Christmas trees nationwide are being adorned with conglomerations of twinkling lights, garlands and ornaments. Placed in the midst of many of these quintessential American Christmas trees are countless variations of the White...
As Christmas rolls around every year, what’s better to do than watch your favorite Christmas classics? From The Polar Express to Home Alone, there is no better way to connect with the Christmas spirit than by enjoying holiday films. That is, as long...
You unwrap a gift to find a pair of socks, a book that will rot on your shelf for the next three years, maybe even a funny coffee mug. We’ve all been there. You fein your enthusiasm and graciously thank whoever gave the gift to you and think of all...
