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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (2010) ft. Snoopy

Thanksgiving Traditions

Kate Jennings, Features Editor November 27, 2023

Alongside Christmas, Thanksgiving is one of the most widely celebrated holidays, with thousands of families across the country gathering together to express their thankfulness for each other. The holidays...

Why not eat ice cream this year as a Thanksgiving dessert? 
(Photo by: Lonely Planet)

Traditional vs. Non-traditional Thanksgiving Desserts

Kiera Walker, Opinion November 16, 2021

Traditional desserts for Thanksgiving are usually pumpkin pie, apple pie, or pecan pie. Have you ever wanted to break away from the traditions and serve something different? Sweets like chocolate pie,...

Students and staff dressed up everyday for spirit week last week to show their school support and they did a wonderful job.

North Forsyth Was In High Spirits Last Week

Carena Ravenel, Staff Writer October 25, 2018

North Forsyth students and staff went all out last week for their annual spirit week. On Monday Disney day commenced, Disney princesses and Mickey ears could be seen around every corner. The halls...

The choice of Christmas trees are based on family holiday tradition. Many families enjoy the experience of choosing a real tree. Other families enjoy the convenience of an artificial tree.

Real Versus Artificial Christmas Trees: Which Are You?

Bella Angell, Features and Opinion Editor December 20, 2017

Are you a real Christmas tree person or an artificial tree person? Most people have a definite opinion on this subject, and it usually stems from what kind of tree their families have. There are many thoughts...

: The Wizard of Oz is coming to theater Wednesday, March 25 at 7:00 PM. The show will be performed six times, so do not miss your opportunity to join in tradition. Tickets are going quickly and may sell out soon!

Wizard of Oz

Perri Rabbitt, Staff Writer March 27, 2015

Grab some friends and follow the yellow brick road to the Performing Arts Center to see “The Wizard of Oz.” You will be absolutely blown away by the talent, music, children as Munchkins, and special...

“Resolve to make each day the beginning of a new year, a new morning, a new adventure.” said Debbie Carroccio. Every sunset wipes away all the mistakes from this day and every sunrise presents us with a clean slate. Every day is an opportunity to improve, to set goals, and to chase dreams. We no longer have to wait for a New Year to begin again, the opportunities become limitless in the present moment as soon as we realize they are.

New Year’s Resolutions

Rachel McCord, Staff Writer January 28, 2015

“Making resolutions is a cleansing ritual of self assessment and repentance that demands personal honesty and, ultimately reinforces humility. Breaking them is part of that cycle.” While the words...

Many other traditions have withered and died away, but the traditions of the Torajan people continue to live on today.

Dressed in Death

Allen Carter, Staff Writer March 3, 2014

In the United States, there are several ways to deal with the dead which are deemed socially acceptable.  The two most common would be cremation or a typical burial in which a body is placed in a coffin...

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