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Ice skaters glide around a rink surrounded by flags which encircles the Rockefeller Center Plaza. (Photo Credit: Marc Ruaix / Unsplash) (Photo Credit: Marc Ruaix/Unsplash)

Ice Skating at the Rink at Rockefeller Center

Sonali Campbell, Staff Reporter
February 4, 2024
Visitors can register for private or group skating lessons at Bryant Park at fireworksskatingacademy.com. Prices start at $65 for a private one-on-one lesson.

Ice Skating at Bryant Park: A New York Classic

Jacey Mok, Staff Reporter
March 14, 2023
“Bryant Park’s Holiday shops are not a flea market and overhead for vendors is incredibly high. If you wouldn’t offer a lower price at Macy’s, don’t offer one in my shop either please!” Dr. Silkman, owner of Dr. Silkman’s Body Emporium.

A Trip Through Bryant Park’s Winter Village

Aaminah Bukhari, Staff Writer
March 2, 2023
Henry Cole printed 1,000 copies of the first card, and sold each card that he didnt send to a friend for one shilling apiece. One shilling today is equal to approximately 24 cents.

Card Writing is a Dying Art

Felicia Jennings-Brown, Staff Reporter
July 20, 2022
“I think that baked mac and cheese is a staple of Black culture”, said Emani Wilson ’23.

The History and Cultural Impact of Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Victoria Diaz, Staff Reporter
February 1, 2022
On the last day before break, students made holiday-themed bracelets at the Winter Wonderland celebration.

Stepping Into a Winter Wonderland

Nora Sissenich, Staff Reporter
January 24, 2022
For many families, Christmas trees are a beloved part of the holiday tradition.

A Christmas Tree Shortage Shook Up the Holiday Season

Maximilian Kramer, Staff Reporter
January 21, 2022
The Hallmark Channel’s “Countdown to Christmas” movies are produced by and broadcast on The Hallmark Channel every two hours from the last weekend in October to New Year’s Day. The success of these movies have grown, increasing the holiday programming lineup, with other networks and streaming services eagerly climbing aboard the merry bandwagon.

Holiday Romance Movies: Overrated or Undervalued?

Aaminah Bukhari, Staff Reporter
January 18, 2022
Despite their reliance on cheesy romances and tired tropes, Hallmark movies still draw a massive audience every year. “Even if the plots are predictable, they have funny and heartwarming moments that are entertaining to watch,” said Khado Tsephel ’23.

The Hallmark Movie Popularity Paradox

Katrina Tablang, Staff Reporter
January 13, 2022
New York City’s holiday window displays began with the 1874 Macy’s display of scenes from Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin, wildly different from the displays that exist today.

New York City’s Holiday Windows: The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Mandeep Kaur, Staff Reporter
January 12, 2022
“If you ask me, the miracle isn’t how each snowflake is perfectly formed. The real winter miracle is what can happen afterward. It’s called a snow day. It’s a day kids live for,” writes screenwriter Hal Brandston, played by the actor Mark Webber, on Snow Day.

Marginalized Winter Celebrations in Holiday Television

Ruby Moran, Staff Reporter
January 12, 2022
The November 2021 reopening holds great promise for tourism in New York City, where international visitors are crucial to the revenue of a majority of businesses, both large and small.

Hope For the Holidays: New York City is Poised For a Successful Travel Reopening

Mandeep Kaur, Staff Reporter
December 2, 2021
An Amazon driver in Los Angeles works to complete his deliveries.

Why You Should Not Shop From Amazon This Holiday Season

Jacey Mok, Staff Reporter
December 2, 2021
COVID-19 testing is another stark reality for us as we continue to live our lives and try to revert back to some form of normal.

Why Black Individuals are at a Severely Increased Risk of Contracting COVID-19

Jessica Zheng, Staff Reporter
January 11, 2021
T.J. Maxx customers try their best to socially distance while waiting in line to purchase their items in December 2020, during the Coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19’s Impact on U.S. Holiday Shopping

Chelsea Leung, Staff Reporter
January 7, 2021
Buying and decorating a real tree is my favorite Christmas tradition. Here, my little sister places the star, the cherry on top, on top of the tree, after we have finished hanging all of the other ornaments on it.

There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays

Montana Lee, Staff Reporter
December 23, 2020
Netflix offers a variety of Christmas movies to watch over the holidays!

It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Netflix!

Kaitlyn Chan, Staff Reporter
December 23, 2020
Society has conditioned us to allocate certain toys among the gender binary, as femininity is associated with stuffed animals and masculinity is linked with lego sets. “Small things like dividing gifts may not seem like a problem, but they all add up to harming children and future generations to come,” said Ayman Akhter ’21.

Less Gendered Toys, More Children’s Joy

Alina Chan, Staff Reporter
December 19, 2020
This overhead view of a deserted Rockefeller Center in December 2020 looks vastly different from previous months of December, when thousands of visitors would flock to this tourist attraction daily.

Celebrating the Holiday Season in New York City Amidst a Global Pandemic

Ruhika Ponda, Staff Reporter
December 18, 2020
To celebrate Thanksgiving in a safe way, given the Coronavirus pandemic, Shireen Zaman ’22 played video games such as Genshin Impact with her friends. Genshin Impact is an online open world role-playing game.

Bronx Science Students’ Thanksgiving Stories During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Saamiya Ahmed, Staff Reporter
December 8, 2020
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