Holiday
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Hispanic traditions celebrate upcoming Christmas season with rich traditions
We Hispanics celebrate Christmas differently than how other Americans do. We have so many traditions leading up to Christmas Day. The first tradition we celebrate...
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Check out Vala’s Pumpkin Patch in 2023
Pumpkin patches in the fall are a time-honored tradition for most families. They can be something simple like a farm field filled with pumpkins lined...
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Hi-Line survey finds majority of Holmes staff, students waiting for Christmas
There are many strong opinions about what holiday comes first: Thanksgiving or Christmas? In a Hi-Line survey, 10 percent of ninth graders had many different...
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Follow these recommendations for gift giving ideas
Gift-giving season is right around the corner, and people are ready to shop for their loved ones. but before you put out your cards, have...
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Thanksgiving shares conflicting origin stories
Thanksgiving is a holiday celebrating blessings while sharing a grand meal with friends or family. There are many different stories that are told about how...
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In case you missed them, revisit these Halloween scares
Before Halloween, I went on a mission to find some of the best Halloween decorations I could find in the Cedar Valley. Now that Halloween...
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As Thanksgiving nears, students grateful for teams, families
It is no secret that Thanksgiving is more than a holiday. It is also an opportunity to express your gratitude to your loved ones and...
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Check out these haunted Iowa locations … if you dare
When thinking of Iowa, you most likely think of corn fields and Field of Dreams, but there’s a surprising amount of haunted locations within the...
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High schoolers find new ways to enjoy Halloween
Halloween is known as a holiday that is mostly celebrated by children, but high schoolers have found new ways to enjoy the traditions. Sophomore Kenny...
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Valentine’s Day springs from Roman ritual
When you think of Valentine’s Day you think of little candy hearts, the color pink, slapping women with goat hide, no? According to History.com, “While...
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Holmes classes racing to claim top prize in annual Tiger Cup
The Tiger Cup is a yearlong, grade-level competition at Holmes Junior High designed to boost student participation, improve attendance and strengthen the school community. Modeled after a house-style competition,...
