Audrey Wu EE Staff Writer Around the world, millions of people flock to their hometowns as others prepare grand feasts at home. Vibrant fireworks burst in the sky as children gleefully receive…
Category: Lifestyle
The Origins and Traditions of Mardi Gras
Hadley Taraska ‘27 EE Staff Writer Mardi Gras is both a popular culture phenomenon as well as a Christian holiday established thousands of years ago. It is celebrated in many countries around the…
Red, Reunion, and Renewal: Chinese New Year
Audrey Wu EE Staff Writer Around the world, millions of people flock to their hometowns as others prepare grand feasts at home. Vibrant fireworks burst in the sky as children gleefully receive…
The Groundhog and the Coming Spring
Ria Beri ‘27 EE Editor-in-Chief Groundhog Day, observed every February 2nd, is a tradition that has been part of American culture for more than a century. The event centers around a groundhog…
Why Killington Mountain Earns its Title as the Beast of the East
Nicholas Baglio ‘29 Matthew Gavern ‘29 EE Staff Writers From Maine to Vermont, New England offers some of the most well-developed and refined skiing conditions any area has to offer. Mountains with…
How to Stay Chic but Comfortable this Winter Season
Nessah Smith ’28 EE Staff Writer From plaid to polka dot there have been some new changes in winter fashion trends. Some of these trends have been tweaked to make the new and…
Holiday Traditions from Around the World
Alexis Moran ’29 EE Staff Writer With the holiday season coming up, I think all of us are waiting for the latest gifts under our fir trees. Rainbow lights and that bright star…
Best Places to See Holiday Lights in Fairfield County
Hadley Taraska ‘27 EE Staff Writer As the holiday season continues, many people enjoy certain seasonal activities that are fun to do with friends and family. One of these activities in particular consists…
Winter Break Travel Ideas That Anyone Can Enjoy
Thomas Metz ’29 EE Staff Writer When traveling, each season brings something new to the table. From summer beach getaways to beautiful fall foliage, there is no shortage of fantastic travel experiences…
Apple Pie Memories at Thanksgiving
Alexis Moran ’29 EE Staff Writer Spices around the globe come together in a time of forgiveness and togetherness. Love, hope and family are all things that bring us together on the special…