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Although the film sticks to the book, it disappoints viewers in other aspects such as acting and atmosphere. (Photo from Lionsgate)

‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ lacks holiday vibe

By Kaylin Yi December 17, 2024

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” a movie based on its namesake award-winning book by Barbara Robinson, was released on Nov. 8 to an eager audience. Unfortunately, the film was disappointing thanks...

The best christmas movies

The best christmas movies

By Ella Chan and Helen Tam December 14, 2024

Christmas songs like “All I Want for Christmas Is You” have been overplayed for years.

Christmas songs cool holiday spirit

By Henry Hu December 3, 2024

The song starts with an enchanting bell toll, taking me to the middle of a snow white winter, where the chime of sleigh bells makes me swell with holiday spirit. Music is one of the defining aspects...

At Quinlan Community Center, choir teacher Jeff Morton and members of the choir prepare for the upcoming Cupertino Tree Lighting Ceremony. Morton said he hopes students get a chance to sing freely and reconnect with friends during the ceremony.

Singing it up with cheer

By Alan Ma and Naaga Senthil November 6, 2023

As the holiday season begins to roll in, Santa Clara County prepares to light up the night sky with colorful Christmas trees and attractions. Choir students will join fellow community members in performing...

The family-centered themes of holiday movies offer messages for all.

Sweater weather sagas

By Erin Loh January 12, 2023

My taste in movies is more mellow than most people’s. I like action and adventure movies if they have relatable characters and enticing plots, but I would never watch a horror movie. That’s what makes...

Japanese teacher Junko Birdsong celebrates both Christmas and Kwanzaa, sharing new and old holiday traditions with her husband, Khalid, and daughter, Amina.

Japanese teacher celebrates multiple holiday traditions

By Miya Liu December 18, 2019

F or Japanese teacher Junko Birdsong, as her homes transformed over the years, so did her holidays. As a child in Osaka, Japan, Birdsong said she would wake up annually to find a small present...

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