Holiday Tradition

My favorite holiday tradition is what my family calls the, "Butterfield Christmas Party." Every year we go up to Salt Lake and meet with my dad's aunts, uncles, and specifically his grandpa. We all meet at a certain building up in Salt Lake. There is a game room; with foosball, a pool table, and ping pong. When we get there everybody hangs out in the gym or in the game room. Then, when dinner is ready we eat, and when that's through my great-grandpa has gifts for all of the grand kids and great-grand kids gifts, but all the kids over age 10 just get $10. In conclusion, the "Butterfield Christmas Party," is my favorite holiday tradition because I get to see family I almost never see.

Our Family Tradition

Every year a couple of days before Christmas, our family has a special tradition. We choose something to create or make from scratch, whether its a Christmas treat, a decoration, or something like candles that you can use all year long. Then, we find all of our family member's addresses(since most of them live out of state), put our gift we created in a box, and send it to them! We don't do this every year, but we do at least every other year. I have a lot of fun doing it with my parents and siblings! We get to look up ideas, or come up with our own! We came up with this tradition because we wanted to do something special that wasn't just for us, since it is the season of giving! We knew that its important to give around Christmas instead of receive. I looked up Christmas quotes through google, and the one I found said: "Christmas is the spirit of giving without a thought of getting." I really like this quote since it relates to our family's tradition. I love Christmas, and my family does too. Remember to give, and to have a merry Christmas!  

My favorite Christmas tradition is going out at night and looking at Christmas lights. Every year one night, or sometimes more than one, we go out and drive. While we drive we see all sorts of different displays out on different houses. Sometimes we drive around so much in the dark my mom thinks we're lost. But my dad always knows where we're going. It's fun seeing what other people come up with in there Christmas light displays, and also looking at what my family has done. In conclusion, Christmas lights is one of my favorite parts of Christmas.

Holiday Tradition

My favorite family holiday tradition is when all of our family comes up from California and Arizona and we do a big holiday fest along with opening presents early from us to our cousins and from our cousins to us.
It happens a week or two before Christmas happens so all of our family can come and have some fun with nieces and nephews, and it takes place at two different houses. We have dinner, listen to the adults talk politics, and the kids horse around for about an 1 hr. Then we go over to our next location. After the kids and teens get ready, they put on a nativity scene for the adults, while one of the adults reads the story. After that is over with, one teen tells the story about a Christmas tree and the kids put on cute, little ornaments for it. Then, we sing songs. After "Here Comes Santa Clause", Santa walks in. The kids always cry out in joy: "Look!! Its Santa Clause!!!", which makes the teens and adults laugh. Santa then gives presents to the kids and teens and we open them in front of the adults and Santa. We all cry out a "thank you" then Santa leaves. After that, we have cake and ice cream or pie and ice cream, and the adults carry on their talk politics, leaving the kids to go outside, play with their family, and the dogs, of course! Have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

DECEMBER BLOG POST: DUE 12-22-2016

Well, hello Honors writers! 

For this month's post, I want you to write (using 1-3 explanatory-ACES-paragraphs) about your family's FAVORITE HOLIDAY TRADITION. It's fun to see how different families celebrate the holiday season. Be descriptive and have FUN with this. Remember, it's due on DECEMBER 22nd. Feel free to do it now and just be done ahead of time. Thanks!

New Newspaper Groups

Well, for those of you who checked your email and completed the survey as Mr. Morgan and I both reminded you, you should have had one of your top 3 choices. For those who did not, no worries, enjoy your new group. No matter if you are into or not, I think you'll be fantastic.

You need to choose a captain for your team and email me their name and your plan for the January issue. Remember we'll want to get January issue finished before Christmas break. You choose with your department how to want to operate your section--be creative and have fun!!

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Entertainment: Topher, Alivia, Jackie G., Marcus

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My favorite thanksgiving dinner dish is the oreo pie! I love it! That is the main reason why I love thanksgiving. It goes out so fast so I try to get as much as I can. It filled my mouth with joy. You guys should try it. Oreo pie is made with real oreos. The crust is crunchy, yummy, and the best. OREO PIE.