Some Treats For This Holiday Season
The holiday season is here and there are many treats that come along with it. Read about some of the treats that are iconic this time of year by Zachariah Joseph.
Gift Giving: History, Heritage, and Holidays
By Melanie Cabrera Throughout history, gifts have served various roles in societies, traditions, and cultures. From symbols of wealth to representations of affection, gifts have become an ingrained part of society. In some cases, like in ancient civilizations, they were used to show power and wealth. Later on, however, they were used to celebrate the…
How Does MLEC Say Winter Break?
By Sofia Palomino After an anxious return to school, test after test, and the other stressors that come with being a teenager, one thing is certain: MLEC students have been counting down to the long-awaited winter break. The festivities are right around the corner and the students begin to prepare for their well-deserved two weeks…
One Year Later, the Jingle Jog is Back!
By Kevin Perez Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused most students to attend school virtually, one of the year’s favorite activities at MLEC was put on hold, but this year, the Jingle Jog returned in epic Holiday fashion. MLEC hosted its third annual Jingle Jog Run during lunch on Friday, December 8th. This event…
Staying Safe During the COVID-19 Holidays
By Vanessa Falcon Instead of worrying about how to stay warm this winter, people are going to be stressing over the latest wave and new-found strain of the coronavirus. The topic of COVID-19 is not new, America has been plagued by said virus for almost a year now, yet this will be the first time…
The True Essence of Christmas
By Fabiha Faruque and Anthony Vidal In the advent of a global health crisis that put the world on hold, a good number of people have already lost faith in the jolly holiday of Christmas. In a time where gatherings, collective feasts, and parties were once a substantial source of commercialization, health officials have denounced…
Was There Anything to be Thankful for This Thanksgiving?
By Karla Perez Amidst a global pandemic, political tension, a polarized nation, a new President-elect, and however many things that are going on in 2020, the holidays were on their way to perhaps save this year that so many have already given up on. For many, this has been one of the most stressful and…
For MLEC, The Spirit of Thanksgiving is Still Alive
By Ajmaanie Andre With the novel Coronavirus plaguing the lives of many and interrupting the day-to-day groove that people initially had, it has become increasingly harder to maintain close ties and relationships in the same manner as before. Physical touch is restricted, and each day it is harder to gain that sense of normalcy from…
The Pagan Origins of Thanksgiving
By Vanessa Falcon Everything has origins: from the stories we tell at the dinner table, to the very holidays we celebrate. Thanksgiving is a well-worshiped, highly celebrated occasion in the United States, but like many other celebrations, this holiday has roots in pagan traditions. From the beginning of the concept surrounding religions and belief systems,…
We Give Thanks During Thanksgiving, But We Can Also Give Help
By Anthony Vidal Thanksgiving is a holiday set in place to give thanks for all that we have, and although the act of giving is a Christmas tradition, there’s no uncynical way to exhale appreciation while others have nothing to be appreciative of. For this reason, donating to charity services for the whole of this…