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Cast of “Elf: the Musical” finish out the show on the production’s opening night, Nov. 15.

Players’ fall show of ‘Elf: the Musical’ brings the Christmas spirit to Staples early

Phoebe Rosenberg ’27, Paper Editor November 22, 2024

After all the Halloween candy finally cleared from the stores, many Staples students have still been enjoying autumn. While Thanksgiving may have been on the mind for many, Players dove straight into the...

Between scenes and snowflakes – finding warmth in shared moments.

‘Elf the Musical’ takes the stage: Staples Players embraces the holiday spirit

Malena Tortorella '27 and Lucy Basso '27 November 13, 2024

This fall, Staples Players is bringing the holiday spirit to life with the captivating production of “Elf the Musical.” From Nov. 14 -17 and Nov. 21-23, the Staples community can enjoy a glimpse of...

Staples substitute Bill Armstrong greets Stew Leonards’ shoppers as Santa from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays this holiday season.

Santa meet and greets spark magic around Westport

Sophie Smith ’26, Paper Editor December 20, 2023

The excitement begins as houses hang up holiday lights, snowfall flurries are spotted between class periods and winter break is marked on the calendar.  The holidays are approaching faster than ever,...

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Holiday gifts ideas will ease seasonal stress

Avery Michalowski ’26, Assistant Creative Director December 6, 2023

It's the week before the holidays and you realize you haven't gotten any gifts. You open up your computer ready to shop and stare at the blinking cursor for too long before you realize you have no ideas....

Christmas tree companies across the nation experience negative impacts due to the increased inflation and price of their trees.

Christmas tree price inflates near holidays

Olivia Signorile ’25, Staff Writer December 26, 2022

Prices for Christmas trees have been predicted to rise by up to 10% this year as a result of rising manufacturing costs, limited supply of farm-grown trees and droughts.  Agricultural inflation and...

“Home Alone 2” provides entertainment for viewers this holiday season with Kevin’s impeccable comedic timing and quick thinking.

A (likely) controversial guide to the best (and worst) Christmas movies

Katherine Phelps '25, Paper Opinions Editor December 13, 2022

I absolutely love Christmas. The music, the decorations, the gift giving, you name it. However, Christmas would not be complete without the plethora of holiday movies. Some of my earliest childhood memories...

One of the Westport donation sites for Toys for Tots, located outside of ASF Sports and Outdoors on Dec. 5, 2022.

Westport engages in 75th anniversary of Toys for Tots

Cameron Almonte ’23, Staff Writer December 13, 2022

2022 marks the 75th year of the Marine Toys for Tots event that occurs in Westport and throughout the United States in the days leading up to Christmas, starting on Dec. 3. The charity is a 97% non-profit...

The Post on Post Road East stocks up for Christmas and displays Christmas trees and other holiday decorations.

Thanksgiving ends, Christmas celebrations start… for some?

Poppy Harrington ’25, Staff Writer November 29, 2022

Around this time of year, shops begin putting up their Christmas displays and stocking the old Halloween shelves with Christmas decorations. Some people begin celebrating the holidays as soon as Halloween...

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