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Academy puts up a Christmas tree every year, but where did this tradition even begin?

The history of Christmas: how it became a commercialized phenomenon

December 15, 2021
Workers during a shift on Christmas

Corporate Empathy Is Meaningless (OPINION)

Sophia Garcia, Junior Staff Writer
November 20, 2020
I went to New York last Thanksgiving Break. It was really cold but I wanted to see the Snoopy float so badly. There were a bunch of other floats too, but in my opinion going to the parade in person is overhyped,” said Claire Wong (‘22).

How Is COVID-19 Going to Affect the Holidays?

Olivia Martinez, Senior Staff Writer
November 18, 2020
Oh, Christmas isnt just a day, its a frame of mind, as stated in Miracle On 34th Street.

We Need A Little Christmas. Now. (PODCAST)

Chloe Mintz and Sarahgrace Jaffe
December 17, 2019
Always burn a Christmas tree outside and not in a fireplace because it is very dangerous.

What to Do with Leftover Christmas Decorations

Callie Mellon, Sophomore Staff Writer
January 26, 2018
DIY gifts are as fun to make as they are to receive.

DIY Holiday Gifts

Olivia Traud, Senior Staff Writer
December 12, 2017
Thanksgiving is a holiday to spend with friends and family youre thankful for. Photo Credit: Alex Bacon (Used with permission)

How to Deal With Family During The Holidays

Olivia Traud, Senior Staff Writer
December 1, 2017
Like Galentines Day, Friendsgiving is a modern, more laid back approach on celebrating holidays with friends. (Photo Credit: Samantha Cano/ Achona Online)

Friendsgiving Tips and Ideas

Samantha Cano, Multimedia and Social Media Editor
November 13, 2017
Girls all around Academy have been celebrating Galentines day by either exchanging gifts or going out for a celebratory snack Photo Credit: Grace Neal/Achona Online

How to Throw the Ultimate Galentine’s Day Party

Grace Neal, Senior Staff Writer
February 14, 2017
Regifting has always been frowned upon, but during the holidays it is hard to avoid. Photo Credit: Maria Cacciatore (Achona Online)

Academy Talks Regifting

Maria Cacciatore, Senior Staff Member
January 9, 2017
Academy’s 2016 Christmas production was beyond a success. The Quarter notes opened the show with a video of what Christmas means to them and transitioned to “Jingle Bells.” photo credit: Maria Cacciatore/Achona Online

Academy’s Annual Christmas Show Gets Students Excited for Christmas

Maria Cacciatore, Senior Staff Member
December 12, 2016
Every year we go to Mass dressed really fancy. Then we go back to my Aunts house and throughout the night were peeling off layers and adding yoga pants and Christmas socks...so essentially we end up in Christmas sweaters.

Awkward Family Encounters Over the Holidays

Audrey Diaz , Sophomore Staff Writer
December 9, 2015
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