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Top 4 subscription gifts that will spice up the holidays

Top 4 subscription gifts that will spice up the holidays

Blake Rubin, Web A&E Editor December 14, 2015

The holiday season has come upon the Staples community, and with all that holiday cheer has come the stress of not knowing what to give as a gift. There are the classic mittens and gloves or iTunes gift...

Westport dresses up for the holidays

Westport dresses up for the holidays

Claire Dinshaw, Editor December 14, 2015

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Holiday House tour kicks off Christmas season

Holiday House tour kicks off Christmas season

December 14, 2015

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We all desire the Christmas spirit

We all desire the Christmas spirit

Jesse Levinson, Staff Writer December 8, 2015

It’s not difficult to tell when the Christmas season has arrived. Walk around any town and you will notice red and green lights glimmering on lively streets, and you will stare in awe at cars carrying...

Holiday sugar cookies

Holiday sugar cookies

Kit Epstein, Web Opinions Editor December 23, 2014

Let’s be honest, the holidays are meant for eating. Its almost as if the little voice in our head that says “I’m full!” after a huge meal just doesn't turn on around Christmas. Appetites become...

The Westport Downtown Merchants Association, sponsors of the event, cart Westport citizens in an old fashioned horse and buggy on Dec. 13 and 14.

Local businesses spread holiday cheer on Main Street

Andrew Vester, Staff Writer December 18, 2014

The holidays are a time of cheer, joy, and for many, shopping.  Westport recently held a festival on Dec. 13 and 14 to embrace, and celebrate this time of year with open arms. This event included horse...

5 Ways to be the Best Secret Santa

Sarah Ellman, Staff Writer December 17, 2014

Secret Santa could be achieved with a last minute stop at CVS to purchase a pack of candy canes on your way to the gift exchange… Or it could be treated as an art form. Holiday season is approaching...

‘Tis the season to give good gifts

‘Tis the season to give good gifts

Alexa Di Luca, Staff Writer December 12, 2014

The holidays are getting closer and it’s time to start trekking into the most feared place during Dec.: the mall. Standing in an isle, debating whether your dad would prefer the red shirt or the blue...

The Land of the Sweets comes to Westport

The Land of the Sweets comes to Westport

Claire Dinshaw, Editor December 10, 2014

Just fifteen minutes into the Nutcracker tea party at the Westport Woman’s Club, sparkles are already gathering on the floor. Seven tables sit around the room. Each has a bright pink table cloth and...

How to win Secret Santa this holiday season

How to win Secret Santa this holiday season

Rachel Treisman, Web Features Editor December 10, 2014

Tinsel-covered, jingle-belled, mistletoe-smothered holiday cheer makes its grand entrance as soon as radio stations start playing Christmas music in November. And for many Staples students, Christmastime...

Ho ho horrible holiday gifts

Ho ho horrible holiday gifts

Jackie Cope, Features Editor December 9, 2014

It’s December. It’s officially appropriate to wear God-awful ugly sweaters, eat your body weight in milk and cookies, and respond to everything with “Bah Humbug.” It’s that time of year. But...

Meet me under the Christmas tree

Meet me under the Christmas tree

Caroline Lane, Opinions Editor December 8, 2014

When kids reach the second or third grade, there are daunting whispers that Santa Claus is, in fact, a myth.  Supposedly, it’s really just Mom and Dad who place the presents under the tree and drink...

All I want for Hanukkah this year

Claire Lewin, Associate Managing Editor December 8, 2014

According to old myths, when you throw a coin into a wishing well, your wish comes true. When I was young, I innocently believed this tale and begged my parents for pennies whenever I caught a glimpse...

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