To Grandmother’s House We Go
Sabrina Sigal - Staff Writer
December 5, 2011
My heart beats quickly and sweat begins to bead on my forehead as I awake with a jolt. I have not just woken up from a terrible nightmare, but to my favorite holiday, Christmas Morning. The early morning sun peeks through the shutters as my sister and I rise to the aroma of fresh coffee and quiet chatter... Read more »
There Is No Place Like Home
Ron Balchandani - Staff Writer
December 5, 2011
Christmas has been different for me every year. I would go to Yosemite, visit friends in San Francisco, play golf, or even travel to India. But this time, I have decided to stay home and spend time with my parents. Y’know like a little family get together. From singing favorite songs to cherishing... Read more »
On Top Of A Mammoth
Kunal Aggarwal - Staff Writer
December 5, 2011
Six years ago, my family and I, along with several friends, established a Holiday tradition of going to Mammoth each year. Even though many families go to Mammoth every year, this tradition is special to me. The winter tradition is an occasion when I can literally “chill” with my family and friends.... Read more »
Around The World Christmas Tree
Allie Barnes - Staff Writer
December 5, 2011
In my family someone is always rushing out the door- but despite our busy schedules, there are a few traditions my parents manage to continue year after year. My favorite tradition is decorating the Christmas tree. Though helping my parents drag the enormous tree out of the attic was a lot more fun as... Read more »
The Greatest Gift Of All
Pegah Natanzi - Staff Writer
December 5, 2011
Woken up by the shining sun peaking through my purple shutters, I eagerly rush down the cold marble stairs to smell the fresh aroma of my mom’s delicious potato latkahs. As the rest of my family brings themselves downstairs, we begin transforming our ordinary living room into a brightly lit one with... Read more »
Sweet Memories
Catie Housman - Staff Writer
December 5, 2011
My favorite part of the holiday season is seeing trees decorated in sparkling bright lights and hearing several variations of the same old Christmas songs on the radio. During this time of year I am constantly reminded of the holiday traditions from my childhood. Back in the day, my mom and I would... Read more »
My Gingerbread Holiday
Alexa Carlucci - Staff Writer
December 4, 2011
The sweet smell of freshly baked gingerbread lingers through the crisp air of Christmas morning as my family prepares to decorate gingerbread houses together. I gaze like a kid in a candy store at the assorted bowls of festive treats, ready to make my holiday masterpiece. Each year after hours of building,... Read more »
Dewy Christmas Morning
Siena Goldman - Staff Writer
December 4, 2011
That one night where anticipation builds up is the dawning of the many traditions in which my family shares. When woken up by the cinnamon aroma from the fresh garland covered railings, I stumble down each carpeted step exhausted by the restless night before. Finally I gaze excitedly at the beautifully... Read more »
Chicago
Yajur Maker - Staff Writer
December 4, 2011
Snow, the white powdery mass of chilled flakes, that just makes so many of us smile. I grew up in it, in the bright old city of Chicago. Every year during the winter my family and I would make a trip to downtown, and would walk down the famous Michigan Ave. I would pass through the sparkling streets,... Read more »
My Jewish Christmas
Jessica Fuld - Staff Writer
December 4, 2011
With the holidays around the corner, the brisk air and falling leaves spark a vivid memory from my childhood. Since I was a young toddler, every Christmas has been a special day for me and my Jewish family. Although I don’t celebrate a burly man dropping into my chimney, Christmas is still a festive... Read more »