Marauder On the Move: Holiday Traditions

By Bradan Donahue, Chris Chen, Lauren Pazienza, and Olivia Dignan

December 12, 2023

What is your favorite holiday tradition?

"Yankee Swap."

-Nate Chaplin, Grade 12

"Christmas Eve parties."

-Eric Bowler, Grade 12 

"Watching 'Polar Express' on Christmas Eve."

-Brooke Moreno, Grade 9 

"Decorating our Christmas tree."

-Max Hough, Grade 12

"Celebrating Jesus' birthday in church."

-Benjamin Bogie, Grade 11

"I host Christmas Eve with my grandkids!"

-Dolores, Staff 

"Go to our grandparent's house."

-Townsend Roussin & Levon Roussin, Grade 9

"Matching PJ's!"

-Daniel Fejazj. Grade 10

"Fancy holiday suits."

-Mr. Forrest, Principal 

"Singing 'The Twelve Days of Christmas.'"

-Lily Zahka, Grade 11

"Pancakes on Christmas morning."

-Caroline Demeo, Grade 12

"Drinking eggnog on Christmas Eve."

-Maddie Chu, Grade 10

"Going on a tropical vacacation with my family."

-Nicolette Brown, Grade 12 

"Church on Christmas Eve."

-Quinn Power, Grade 12 

"I have cinnamon rolls every Christmas."

-Payton MacDonald, Grade 10

Meet the writers!

Olivia Dignan, class 2024, is a staff writer for the Dedham Mirror. In her spare time, Liv enjoys reading, thrifting for new clothes, and being outside. 

Lauren Pazienza, class of 2024, is a staff writer for the Dedham Mirror. She also competes as a Marauder on the soccer team and runs track. She enjoys spending time with her friends, family and her dog.  

Bradan Donohue, class of 2024, is a staff writer for the Dedham Mirror. He competes as a Marauder on the football team and basketball team. He enjoys spending time with his family, friends, and dogs.

Chris Chen, class of 2024, is a staff writer for the Dedham Mirror. He competes as a Marauder on the football team and runs track. He enjoys spending his time making TikToks with his friends.