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Alyssa Duley and Alaina Ford
Looking for gift ideas for either your family or friends, but you're on a budget? Here are some good and affordable ideas - with links!
Dollar Tree gift baskets (socks, blankets, lip balm, candy, drinks)
Hand-made cards
Jewelry
Baked goods
Ornaments
Lip scrubs
Personalized coasters
Christmas This-or-That
Alyssa Duley
Elf or Home Alone?
Rella M: Elf
Brayden B: Home Alone
Give gifts or receive gifts?
Rella M: Give gifts
Brayden B: Give gifts
Real tree or artificial tree?
Rella M: Artificial tree
Brayden B: Artificial tree
Christmas movies or Christmas music?
Rella M: Christmas movies
Brayden B: Christmas movies
Hot chocolate or eggnog?
Rella M: Neither
Brayden B: Hot chocolate
The Perfect Gift
Avery Coleman
Happy Holidays! It’s one of the most wonderful times of the year as
well as one of the most stressful. Why? Gift-giving, of course! The perfect
gift for your friend, your mom, or even your boyfriend can be hard to find.
And, what if they already have that Lego set you gave them? Or, if they
don’t like it? AHHH!!!!
If you weren’t stressed before, you probably are now. But don’t stress
it! I have the perfect gift for that special person, whether it’s your dad or
your grandma! Merry Christmas, DMS!
Mom- After a hard work day, a nice spa kit, blanket, and scented
candle will be a dream come true! Also consider a striking necklace or
twinkly earrings.
Dad- For early mornings, a nice big coffee mug will be a great start
to his day. For a DIY type of guy, buying a personalized tool bag will be
awesome! For long days and night shifts, fuzzy slippers will soothe his sore
feet.
Friends- a subscription box for any hobby they have: drawing,
crafting, whatever it is, will be amazing! Consider friendship bracelets to
show your love, or their favorite comics. A gift card is a good last-minute
gift too.
Boyfriend- A cool Lego set will be a steal for your soulmate! Think
of a trendy hoodie or funny socks that will keep him warm. A heartfelt
Christmas card is a great way to show your man your love.
Girlfriend- Her favorite book or Vogue magazine is a cozy read for
Christmas morning, she will love! Stunning jewelry is another good present
for your girl. Some skincare products are trendy gifts that she will use every
day! For a more affordable option, a box of chocolates is a great grab.
Grandparents- A sentimental, sweet card will brighten their
Christmas morning. Think of a massager for aching joints, and a bathrobe
because why not? A cross-stitch kit is a great present for your favorite
grandma.
Hadley Wiseman
Hey DMS, I interviewed some students to see what everyone is wishing for on Christmas! Here's everyone's top wish.
Kinlee Smith - A camera
Riley Cobb - Polaroid Camera
Shiloh McIntyre - New phone
Mrs. Marston - A book: Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson
Alex Lopez - Nike Tech
Waylon Hopkins - iPhone 17 Pro Max
Jackson Penberthy - Berkinstocks
Maddie Mason - Bubble letter necklace
Chandler Sluder - Harry Potter Hogwarts LEGO set
Sadie Vaughn and Hadley Wiseman
Christmas is coming up, and we want to tell you about how it's celebrated in different countries, but first, we asked 8th graders Brigitte Angel and Verlin Flores how they celebrate Christmas, and they responded with “We have family meals with turkey tamales, tres leches cake, and tinga. We also hang lights on the tree.” Wow, turkey tamales? That sounds so good, we might have to try that! We researched other traditional foods from Mexico during Christmas, and it showed pozole, a thick soup traditionally enjoyed on Christmas Eve. The main ingredients are chicken or pork, chilies, and hominy. France celebrates Christmas (Noël) as a festive, family-focused holiday centered on a lavish Christmas Eve dinner called Le Réveillon, featuring regional delicacies like oysters, foie gras, and the iconic Bûche de Noël. In Arabia on Christmas Eve, Chaldean Christian families gather and hold candles while one of the children reads aloud the story of Jesus' birth in Syriac, the language of Assyrians and Chaldean Christians. After the reading, everyone sings over a bonfire of thorn bushes.