Carols sang loud and clear Hot cocoa with marshmellow and candy canes Ringing bells on the sleigh Icicles hanging from the roof Santa is bringing toys Toys for all boys and girls Magic in the air Angels come from the sky Santa is a jolly old man By Shoshanna Sun Rhodes LaRoche MMM Mrs. Burshia’s 4th grade class - Poplar Elementary Exciting Laughing Funny By Loraina Lindsay Shiny Treetop

is the whipped cream. Let the amazing smell fill the room. Is your mouth watering yet? Then. and here’s the special part. You may also put in a piece of candy cane in to make it more yummy. Once it has cooled down you may serve your yummy hot cocoa! This may be a perfect holiday gift for your family. MMM Chazzie the Blue Nosed Reindeer By Kellen Moran Northside School It was 10 minutes

The instantly recognizable “Jingle Bells” has become a wildly popular Christmas carol despite not mentioning Christmas or any other holiday. Written by New England native James Lord Pierpont, “Jingle Bells” is commemorated with plaques in two different cities, each of which claims to be the place where Pierpont wrote the song in the 1850s. One plaque is in Medford, Massachusetts, where Pierpont

In 2018, the popular Christmas carol “Silent Night” celebrated the 200th anniversary of its first performance. The lyrics to “Silent Night” were written by Austrian Roman Catholic priest Joseph Mohr in 1816. Over the years, the melody has been credited to the likes of legendary composers such as Mozart and Beethoven. However, a manuscript handwritten by Mohr and discovered in 1995 revealed

rian Englanders knew it might have fallen by the wayside. But while carolers may no longer go door-to-door singing Christmas songs and wishing their neighbors good fortune, those intent on seeing the modern manifestation of this tradition that dates back more than a millennium may be able to find some carolers at their local mall or church.

Decorating the interior and exterior of a home is a beloved holiday season tradition in millions of households. Such decor makes it easy to dive into the festive nature of the season. Many people could not imagine a holiday season without decorating their homes, and it’s vital that celebrants do so safely. Fire safety is especially important during a time of year when string lights and potentially