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Holiday Column

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Column: Why News Year’s resolutions need to be left in 2022

Mallory Pace, News Editor Dec 15, 2022

It’s New Year’s Eve, and you’re watching the ball drop on a 40-inch TV cheering and spilling flutes of champagne as couples and friends celebrate with a kiss. You think to yourself: this year is...

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Jumping back into finals after Thanksgiving Break

Majdouline Bakor, Multimedia Journalist Nov 18, 2021

After a long semester, students will take off next week for Thanksgiving Break. A time to regroup with friends and family and escape from the countless Canvas notifications. But, how can students go back...

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How to avoid awkward conversations during Thanksgiving

Majdouline Bakor, Multimedia Journalist Nov 12, 2021

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and students will start returning home next week for the holidays after a long fall semester. This year, UNF will be taking off for Thanksgiving break from Nov....

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The significance of Rosh Hashanah

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Sep 7, 2021

Today marks the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, which is the first day of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar. Rosh Hashanah is one of the holiest days in Judaism and signifies the creation...

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Islamic celebrations like Dhul-Hijjah are still struggling as the pandemic dies down

Omar Aftab, Reporter Jul 16, 2021

Muslims are still struggling to fully practice their faith as Hajj has been closed off to foreigners for 2021, despite COVID-19 restrictions easing. Hajj is the annual pilgrimage to Mecca during the...

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The history of Easter candy

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Apr 2, 2021

Once a year, as shoppers stroll the aisles of the supermarket, they’ll find Easter’s most renowned candies. These sweets never fail to serve their iconic purposes and traditions, but where did they...

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Recipe for Zendaya's peppermint bark

Recipe for Zendaya’s peppermint bark

Morgan Jeremy, Reporter Dec 10, 2020

If you are looking for a quick and easy Christmas treat that even a beginner can make, look no further. This easy peppermint bark courtesy of America’s favorite Emmy winner, Zendaya, is sure to impress...

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The origins of Christmas traditions

The origins of Christmas traditions

Kaitlyn Bowers, Features Editor Dec 9, 2020

Christmas is a time that is filled with many traditions. From hanging wreaths to decorating a Christmas tree, there are many things that we all do during the holiday season that we may not even know the...

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How to celebrate the holidays while social distancing

How to celebrate the holidays while social distancing

Erik Feliciano, Reporter Dec 7, 2020

With Christmas and the New Year around the corner, it's important to spend time with your family. Keeping in mind the importance of social distancing, here are some fun ways you can spend your holiday...

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Some of the holiday celebrations you may not know about

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter Dec 4, 2020

December truly is the holiday season. From Christmas festivities alone, December is often thought of as the most festive month of the year. Just about everyone knows about Christmas, arguably the most...

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Delicious gingerbread men recipe

Delicious gingerbread men recipe

Morgan Jeremy, Reporter Dec 2, 2020

As we get closer to Christmas, one of the best ways to get into the holiday spirit is to start baking. Here’s a recipe for a classic Christmas favorite to get you started.  Here are the ingredients...

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Your holiday guide to 25 days of Christmas movies

Your holiday guide to 25 days of Christmas movies

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Nov 28, 2020

If there’s one thing the year 2020 has taught us, it’s how to stay inside, sit on the couch, and watch movies for hours. If you’re feeling the blues from the chaos of this year, here are some cheerful...

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