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Dancers rehearse to be “on pointe” for December’s Nutcracker ballet

Frenchie Truiit, Staff Writer December 5, 2014

It’s that time of year again. New York has the famous Rockettes. California has the Jingle Ball. But what is better than Westport’s winter tradition, “The Nutcracker?” This year marks...

It’s never too early for holiday spirit

It’s never too early for holiday spirit

Fritz Schemel, Editor-in-Chief November 24, 2014

Every Dec. 25 morning for as long as I can remember, I dash down the stairs of my house to my living room, waking my sleepy family along the way, ready for the day. But as you know, Dec. 25 is no ordinary...

Its beginning to sound a lot like Christmas

It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas

Grayson Weir, Staff Writer December 20, 2013

The hap-happiest season of all, the most wonderful time of the year, whatever you may call it – it’s the Christmas season. Cold crisp air tickles rosy cheeks, the smell of lingering fires and hot cocoa...

Siblings smile bright for their mother in front of the lit tree. Many families took the photo opportunity and flashed their cameras to capture the memories.

The holidays light up Westport

Caroline Cohen, Managing Editor December 5, 2013

As temperatures are on a steady sled down, spirit and holiday cheer are only rising. Holiday lights shine bright and Christmas trees are seen glittering through windows of homes around town. And the town...

The countdown to Christmas starts early

The countdown to Christmas starts early

Emma Lederer, Staff Writer December 4, 2013

As soon as the festivities of Thanksgiving come to a close, the Christmas season officially begins. People run out to buy trees, put up their wreaths, and stock up on bottles of eggnog. While Christmas...

January 10, 2011 | Out With the Old

January 10, 2011 | Out With the Old

January 10, 2011

9:45 AM As the snow from the Christmas blizzard slowly melts away inside Staples territory, students wait for the awaited snow storm this upcoming Wednesday. Temporarily, eating lunch outside has been...

There's No Place Like Home For The Holidays…

December 23, 2010
Check out the best holiday decorations in Westport.

Have Yourself a Merry Little… Vacation

December 22, 2010
Sam Freeman '11 reflects on how she enjoys Christmas, but not for the reasons most do.

Nightmare on Main Street

December 22, 2010
Carlie Schwaeber '12 expresses the stress and difficulty she encounters while doing her last-minute Christmas shopping

The Twisted Santa Claus: Krampus Is Coming To Town

December 22, 2010
Blythe Lewis '13 discusses how Krampus, the devilish assistant to Saint Nick who visits the homes of naughty children in East European countries just before Christmas, should be incorporated into American culture.

The Day I See the Difference

December 22, 2009
Leah Bitsky '12 describes her Jewish acknowledgment of Christmas
Graphic by Caroline Wu 13

Making a Holiday List is Very Difficult

December 6, 2009
Sammy Warshaw '12 explains what a struggle it is to create a holiday wishlist
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