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The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train stopped in Park on Thursday Dec. 12. It featured live music from James Barker Band and Clerel, plus different kinds of lights decorating the side of the train cars.

Christmas is coming down the tracks

Gavin Tombers December 18, 2024

Hosted on one of the coldest days of the year, the 2024 Holiday Train traveled all night and stopped here in Park at Step on Dec. 12. The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train is an annual event that passes through...

A shopper looks at handmade crafts Nov. 23. Minneapolis opened its Christmas Market, where small businesses can showcase their goods.

Union Depot decks halls for European Christmas Market

Sarah Kluckhohn December 18, 2024

On Nov. 29, Saint Paul’s Union Depot reopened its European Christmas Market. The market is a weekend pop-up hosting dozens of local vendors and is set to run until Dec. 22. I decided to stop by while...

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Sequel to a Christmas classic released

Leo Justesen December 24, 2022

It's been about a month since the sequel to the very old movie “A Christmas Story” released, called “A Christmas Story Christmas,” and there is still a lot to talk about. For those who don’t...

Students in Spanish Club sing "El Burrito Sabanero” Dec. 20. This was one of the many Spanish Christmas songs they celebrated with during their holiday meeting.

Tió de Nadal drops joy

Sarah Peterson and Ena Mekic December 24, 2022

In anticipation for the holidays, the Spanish club celebrated Christmas and New Year’s traditions for this month’s meeting Dec. 20. They drank Coquito, a traditional Puerto-Rican coconut drink, ate...

How to “sleigh” the holidays

How to “sleigh” the holidays

Anya Panday December 22, 2022

Teenagers are chronic procrastinators and with the holidays quickly approaching many are scrambling to find last-minute gifts. To help combat this yearly cycle, I’ve compiled a list in no particular...

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‘The Noel Diary’ is clichè, vague, and just not good

Roberto Alvarez December 6, 2022

Last night I watched “The Noel Diary.” I honestly was kind of surprised at how good this movie actually was. For being a Hallmark movie I didn't expect that much, but the plot line made this movie...

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‘Spirited’ puts new twist on holiday classic

Modesty Manion December 6, 2022

It seems like the Charles Dickens tale “A Christmas Carol” has been adapted in every possible way over the years. There are animated versions, Bill Murray’s “Scrooged” and even a version with...

Popular holiday song fails to portray meaning of consent

Popular holiday song fails to portray meaning of consent

Maddie Schutte December 21, 2018

The lyrics and intent behind the classic holiday song “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” emphasizes the lack of understanding surrounding the meaning and significance of consent. One lyric that particularly...

Song depicts decades-old feminist struggle at its finest

Song depicts decades-old feminist struggle at its finest

Emma Yarger December 21, 2018

The song “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” has become a hot-button topic during the holiday season for snowflakes, sensitive left-leaning individuals, to prove how liberal they are. But this snowflake loves...

Senior Alexis Machoka volunteers with children during DECA's annual visit to Family Partnership to celebrate the holidays with children in 2016.

DECA works with Family Partnership

Gabriel Kaplan, Yonit Krebs, and Maria Perez Barriga December 18, 2018

Senior Anthony David said a classmate of his, who is a DECA member, introduced him to the opportunity to sponsor a child’s holiday gift. “I was asked by one of the DECA participants if I was willing...

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