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Sophomores Lorie Cai and Nikhil Muragan wrap a snow globe that Nikhil plans to gift one of his friends for Christmas in SSRT on Dec. 2. Murugan decided to participate in a Secret Santa event because he thought it would be a valuable bonding experience with his friends. During the holiday season, many extracurricular classes and individual friend groups engage in gift exchanges.

Holiday gift giving sparks conversations on personalization

Drithi Raipet December 28, 2024

As the holidays approach, gift-giving traditions become more prevalent in homes and communities worldwide. According to Statista, 52% of Gen-Z consumers were likely to give others self-made gifts this...

Sophomore Ellen Rozmaryn volunteers at a small museum in Christkindlmarkt. Rozmaryn said this experience strengthened her connections to the community.

Christkindlmarkt volunteers build personal cultural awareness

Riva Jain December 11, 2024

As sophomore Ellen Rozmaryn stands in the crowded Kulturecke, a small museum sponsored by the Indiana German Heritage Society, she talks to visitors in German, guides them around the market and talks about...

Students, teacher bring praise to ethnic traditions to American Thanksgiving

Students, teacher bring praise to ethnic traditions to American Thanksgiving

Jasmine Y. Zhang and Anthony Pho November 18, 2024

As the fourth Thursday of November approaches—this year, it will be Nov. 28—the perfect American Thanksgiving comes back into the spotlight. As a holiday that originated from an autumn harvest feast...

Students, child psychologist explore impact of religious, political traditions on teenager’s value system

Mahitha Konjeti and Asini Jayarapu January 30, 2024

For sophomore Joseph “Joe” Kim, his relationship with his family significantly influences his belief system. Kim said his family traditions and environment have notably influenced his views of society.  “I’m...

Junior Nada Dawood (right) teaches her friend, senior Claire Noggle (left), how to play salah, a hand-slapping game her mother taught her. Though the game is simple, according to Dawood, it provides a connection between her and her relatives.

Traditional games help students learn about, connect with culture

Chenyao Liu April 14, 2023

When senior Arthur Yeh was younger, he often visited his family in Taiwan.  “(My family) has a really nice temple, which my grandmother runs,” he said. “Whenever we went to Taiwan, we just stay...

Yuan "Heidi" Yue, National Chinese Honor Society (NCHS) member and junior, teaches a community member Chinese calligraphy. NCHS organized a Chinese New Year celebration on Jan. 23 at the Carmel Clay Public Library.

Students celebrate Lunar New Year, express themselves with calligraphy

Eddie Sun January 24, 2023

Students at this school are preparing for Chinese New Year and the traditions that follow. According to Case Western Research University, Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, was on Jan. 22...

As the fall season arrives, students and teachers "fall" into trends

As the fall season arrives, students and teachers “fall” into trends

Isaac Hsu October 19, 2022

As fall arrives, freshman Kaia Starnino said the season changing has affected her day-to-day choices. “Now that it’s getting colder, I’m beginning to start wearing sweaters, especially sweater...

an apple a day

Students, families celebrate Nowruz, welcome start of spring with loved traditions

Sophia Zhang March 18, 2022

Outside, crowds stand in the cold to wait for the ball to drop in Times Square. Inside, glasses clink together while people strike up conversations about their resolutions for the coming year. New Year’s...

At a Chinese New Year celebration, dancers wear traditional clothing during a performance. They also utilize umbrellas with designs throughout the dance. Wang said her family usually attends local celebrations like this one, but COVID-19 has made in-person gatherings difficult.

Students challenge, walk away from traditions in favor of new ones

Christian Ledbetter January 10, 2022

According to Chinese teacher Tungfen Lee, Chinese New Year is a centuries-old celebration held on the first day of the lunar calendar, which for this year lies on Feb. 1. According to Columbia University,...

Tungfen Lee’s Chinese 2 class celebrates Chinese New Year in 2020. Lee's class made "Year of Rat" paper cuttings with Chinese lettering on them. Lee’s class won’t participate in the same way in 2021 due to COVID-19 and CDC guidelines.

Due to COVID-19, students, staff adapt to their change in Chinese New Year celebrations, traditions

Karolena Zhou, Reporter February 12, 2021

Today, Chinese New Year is celebrated all around the world, but because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many families have to change the way they celebrate the holiday. For example, while junior Aleen Zhao said...

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