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Holidays Traditions Throughout the World

10Dec

By Leanna Sheffield SheffieldNo Comments

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Holidays Traditions Throughout the World

Written by Leanna Sheffield Although most of Japan does not celebrate Christmas, Japan has its own unique tradition for the holiday. Many Japanese families have their own traditional meal on the holiday, which is closer to home than you might think. Since 1974, Japan has embraced KFC as a part of their holiday meal. This was due to the popularity of chicken in the country and the nostalgia of holiday meals, which quickly spread into Japanese culture. Today, Japan offers a holiday meal package that includes chicken, sides and cake and can even be preordered for the holiday. France- The Christmas season in France begins on December 6th, St. Nicholas day. Frances’ Santa Clause is Père Noël, and until the 1960s, the gift most commonly received from him was an orange. In Paris...

Our Lady of Guadalupe: Christmas in Mexico

10Dec

By Dayshaun PoweNo Comments

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Our Lady of Guadalupe: Christmas in Mexico

By: Dayshaun Powe As we enter the Christmas season, a common discussion among many households is the reason for the season. And although the discussion can go on for eternity, one of the most common answers is to simply come together and spend time with your loved ones, and of course, to enjoy a good meal. But in Mexico, one of their most famous Christmas traditions involves these exact two things. This is known as the Feast of the Virgin Guadalupe. Most people are familiar with the nativity scene and how it relates to Christmas. The story of Mary and Joseph searching for an inn, so they would have a peaceful space to give birth to their baby. Delivering him in a manger, even the gifts from the wise men. But in this specific Mexican tradition. Although there is still a lot of emphasi...

19Nov

By Leanna Sheffield SheffieldNo Comments

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Celebrating Día De Los Muertos

Written By Leanna Sheffield Arts and Culture Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the dead in English, is a traditional Mexican holiday celebrated Nov. 1-2 The holiday comes from the belief that the passage between the mortal and spiritual world allows our deceased loved ones to visit during the holiday. November 1st is seen as the day of the children, and is known as Día de los Angelitos.There is also a day devoted to the spirits of pets which usually falls on Oct. 27th. To invite spirits into the home, altars called ofrendas are created. These consist of photos and important possessions of the deceased. There are also common symbols that represent the day of the dead. Marigolds, sugar skulls, colorful decorations, and candles are all traditional things used in relation to the hol...

19Nov

By Lanie CauthenNo Comments

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Touring Tillman’s Haunted Halls

Written By Lanie Cauthen Arts and Culture Spooks and spectres were the subject of Winthrop’s Ghost Tours – sponsored by the Student Alumni Council. Students toured Tillman Hall, one of the most notoriously haunted buildings on campus, and learned about some of the building’s most famous ghosts. “I feel like I'm a firm believer that Tillman is very haunted,” Ghost tour guide Bree Jefford said. “Just being in there for a lot of time, I'm like, ‘there's some things there, but i really enjoyed it. Overall, I had a lot of fun and I'm going to do it again next year most likely.” Actors stationed throughout the building explained the story behind some of the most famous ghosts. One of the most popular haunted tales of Tillman are the st...

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Vandalized

19Nov

By Emma AdkinsNo Comments

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Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Vandalized

Written By Emma Adkins Special Report Early on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, a 26-year-old man allegedly vandalized The King Center in Atlanta, GA, which honors civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Officers of the Atlanta Police Department responded to a call at 4:30 a.m. of reports of unusual activity at the memorial. Once on the scene, they claim they found the suspect Brent Jones urinating in the reflection pool that surrounds both King’s and his wife Coretta Scott King’s crypts and stomping on the memorials' “Eternal Flame”. The authorities claim there was significant damage – estimated to cost $3,000. Jones was charged with criminal damage to property in the second degree, criminal trespass, public indecency and obstruction of law enforcement. Members...