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Christmas Then vs. Now

Day 8 of the 12 days of stories
Christina Lengle, Social Media Editor December 21, 2023

  As Christmas day quickly approaches, it is important to reflect on the past ways that Christmas has been celebrated in America. Today many families don’t have a traditional Christmas feast,...

12 Days of Christmas: Best Christmas Markets in Pennsylvania

Day 7 of the 12 days of stories
Ashley Bu, World News Editor December 20, 2023

For many people, the holiday season means shopping.  And while Christmas Markets can trace their roots to Vienna, Austria in 1296, when Duke Albrecht I authorized 14-day long fairs each December, the...

Christmas Trivia Vox Pop

Day 5 of the 12 days of stories
Elizabeth Vojt and Natalie Colarossi December 19, 2023

In honor of the holiday season, we asked HHS students Christmas trivia questions ranging from Santa’s sleigh to the most popular holiday movies and stories. Check out the vox pop below to test your Christmas...

Pictured is a statue of St. Nicholas in Demre, Antalya, Turkey.  St. Nicholas was born and served as a bishop of what is now the Turkish Mediterranean town of Demre, near Antalya, on the southern coast, in the fourth century.  (Rab Lawrence/CC BY 2.0)

History of Christmas

Day 11 of 12 Days of Stories
Natalie Colarossi, Assistant Layout Designer December 24, 2022

Celebrated annually by over 400 million people across the world, Christmas is the largest holiday. Santa, presents, decorations, and weeks off school always come to mind when someone thinks about Christmas,...

HHS’ Favorite Christmas Presents

Day 4 of 12 Days of Stories
Elizabeth Vojt and Natalie Colarossi December 17, 2022

Christmas time is here, and the spirit of giving is in the air. Young and old, everyone loves giving and receiving gifts. In honor of this special holiday, HHS students and staff reminisced on their favorite...

Christmas in the chocolate bubble

Day 3 of 12 Days of Stories
Elizabeth Vojt, Arts and Entertainment Editor December 16, 2022

With a number of enjoyable pastimes, everyone is sure to find something they’ll enjoy in Hershey at Christmas Time. Below are five fun activities that are sure to fill you with Christmas Cheer. The...

Ways to give back this holiday season

Day 1 of 12 Days of Stories
Grace Catalone, Hershey and Investigations Editor December 14, 2022

As the season of giving approaches, many are left wondering how to make a difference by giving back in their local community. Below are five ways to help spread holiday cheer across Hershey and the surrounding...

(Left to Right) Timothee Chalamet and Rebecca Ferguson posing for a photo while looking off into the distance. In the film Ferguson played Chalamet’s mother in her leading role of Lady Jessica. (Warner Bros.)

Dune hits theaters December 18th

Ashlyn Weidman, Editor-in-Chief September 22, 2020

Dune, a dystopian movie based on a science fiction novel written by Frank Herbert, was announced that it will be in theaters starting December 18th, 2020. Denis Villeneuve, the director of the film,...

Hershey Celebrates Christmas Season At Tree Lighting Ceremony

Eva Baker, Reporter December 16, 2019

On Saturday, December 7th, Downtown Hershey Association held their annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. For over 100 years, Hershey has held a holiday celebration with the lighting of the Christmas...

Sweet Lights Brighten Hershey for 10th year

Mia Bertoldi, Reporter November 20, 2019

Hershey Entertainment Company is opening up one of their biggest annual holiday attractions once again, the Sweet Lights. The car tour has lots of brightly lit holiday scenes, while also playing Christmas...

Holiday Guide to Last-Minute Gifts

Carina Sarracino, Reporter January 3, 2019

The holiday season is now in full swing, so now is the time to get last minute gifts together for friends and family. Giving the perfect gift can be tough, but luckily there’s something out there for...

5 hidden holiday movies worth watching

5 hidden holiday movies worth watching

Katherine Clark, Reporter December 21, 2018

During the holidays, everyone reminisces on their favorite Christmas movies. One thing that raises many questions is what do people consider a Christmas movie? Here are some of the many popular hidden...

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