1. 1 st Period Newspaper Vol.6 Christmas

2. By: Aubrey Stolaas, Payton Denson, and Marybeth Monk Based on the research, we have found many people and websites stating they would rather have a real Christmas tree for the sake on the environment and their children’s experience than a fake Christmas tree for the convenience. Do you agree? Would you prefer a… Real or Fake Christmas tree? Click here for more information on the Real or Fake debate!

3. History Christmas is both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and well-known holiday. For two million years, people around the world have been observing it with traditions and practices that are both religious and secular in nature. Christians celebrate Christmas Day as the anniversary of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, a spiritual leader whose teachings form the basis of their religion. Popular customs include exchanging gifts, decorating Christmas trees, attending church, sharing meals with family and friends and, of course, waiting for Santa Claus to arrive. December 25–Christmas Day–has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1870. Bryce Schaefer

6. Christmas Foods By: Becca Riser and Emma Bultman -Peppermint Brittle http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Peppermint-Brittle/Detail.aspx?evt19=1 -Christmas Coffee http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Christmas- Coffee/Detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Thumb&e11=christmas%20food&e8=Quick%20Search&event10 =1&e7=Home%20Page&soid=sr_results_p1i4 -Reindeer Food http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Reindeer- Food/Detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Thumb&e11=christmas%20food&e8=Quick%20Search&event10= 1&e7=Home%20Page&soid=sr_results_p1i1 -Grandma’s Gingerbread Pancakes http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Grandmas-Gingerbread-Pancakes/Detail.aspx?evt19=1 Some yummy Christmas recipes to try for the holidays:

7. A few fun gifts to make for friends include gift card snow globes, a peppermint sugar scrub, and reusable fabric hand warmers. Click on the link to see the instructions. http://www.realsimple.com/holidays- entertaining/gifts/make-simple-snow- globe http://www.theidearoom.net/2012/11/pe ppermint-candy-cane-sugar-scrub.html http://raeannkelly.com/a-little-cozy-goes- a-long-way-and-a-hand-warmer-diy/ 3 EASY DIY GIFTS By Pax Saltysiak

8. 10. Home Alone 9. Remember the Night 8. Miracle on 34th Street 7. National Lampoons Christmas Vacation 6. Christmas Carol 5. A Christmas Story 4. The Bishops Wife 3. The Gathering 2. It’s a Wonderful Life 1. Elf Top 10 Christmas Movies By: Judson Burney and Aidan O’Halloran

9. Top 8 Best Snow Creations of Christmas By: Pierce Loftin 1. 2. 3. 4.

10. Top 8 Best Snow Creations of Christmas By: Pierce Loftin 5. 7. 6. 8.

11. By: Luke Melkerson And Ryan Kozar Top 5 Christmas Carols 5. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4. Frosty the Snowman 3. Santa Clause is Coming to Town 2. Jingle Bells 1. Grandma Got Ran Over by a Reindeer

12. Christmas Cookie Recipes By: Anna Marie Marks Eileen's Spicy Gingerbread Men Cookies http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Eileens-Spicy- Gingerbread-Men/Detail.aspx?evt19=1http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Eileens-Spicy- Gingerbread-Men/Detail.aspx?evt19=1 Click the website link to see how to make this amazing cookies. Soft Christmas Tree Cookies http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Soft-Christmas- Cookies/Detail.aspx?evt19=1http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Soft-Christmas- Cookies/Detail.aspx?evt19=1 Click the website link to see how to make these amazing cookies.