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Volume 82, Issue 4

HOLIDAY EDITION 2015

Christmas Traditions Inside this issue: By Tyler Keller While most people who If you know anything shaped like shepherd’s Holiday Articles 1-4 celebrate are about geography, you crooks to keep them from College Football Playoffs 4 aware of the holiday’s know that there were no making noise. The candy Sports 5 origins in Jerusalem with Christmas trees in the got red stripes over the the birth of to Mary where Jesus years, and that’s how Hot or Not 6 and Joseph, the traditions was born. The tradition of candy canes were creat- Mystery Person 6 and aspects the Christ- ed. that are cele- mas tree is another brated in actually Christmas tradition that modern originat- doesn’t really seem to Christmas ed in have much significance are quite a Western to the actual origin of bit different Christmas. In fact, the use than they where of mistletoe as a decora- were in the they were tive plant actually came past. Techni- called Countdown: from ancient druids who cally, the paradise were pagans, not Chris-  18 days until Martin very first trees, in tians, but Anglo Saxons Luther King Jr. Day Christmas order to adopted the decoration  81 days until the first was cele- celebrate and came up with the track and field prac- brated in the feast tradition of kissing under tice 336 AD in of Adam it, too. Rome when and Eve.  137 days until gradu- the first ever While an evergreen tree, ation Another Christian emperor, Con- candy canes, and mistle- interesting Christmas tra-  365 days until 2017 stantine, was in power. toe might seem like natu- dition that started in Ger- Nobody actually knows ral Christmas festivities, many was the invention the exact date on which most of the Christmas of candy canes. A Ger- Jesus was born, but the traditions that we have as man preacher couldn’t pope during that time Americans actually come get the children perform- declared it to be celebrat- from many different re- ing in the ed on the 25th of Decem- gions and cultures to sit still, so he gave ber, and that’s how we around the world. them all sugar sticks got the date. P AGE 2 T IGER T ALES

Getting Back to Our Values

By Andy Murrey Christmas used to be a time to appreci- ing has even arrived, you can find sands of families across America that ate your family and celebrate the holi- Christmas displays and sales. Christmas don’t have money to spend on large days. Families would gather and enjoy advertisements are everywhere begin- gifts, but they are still able to have a each other's company. Giving gifts in ning on and they run until really good time with their loved ones. my family has always been a relatively Christmas. The emphasis put into buy- So, I challenge you this Christmas sea- small event. Over time, the holiday sea- ing things and spending money has son to be a little less focused on what son has deteriorated into a war of who taken away from what the holidays you can get from others, and focus can buy the most expensive and excit- used to be about. I think it is time to more on their company. Happy Holi- ing gifts. The media plays a huge role in focus on loved ones and stop buying days! this transformation. Before Thanksgiv- into the consumerism. There are thou-

Holiday season includes more Than Christmas By Riley Danford Christmas time is always a happy America and Israel, exchanging pre- tion. During the celebration, a pro- and eventful time of the year for sents. cession moves from house to house people; but have you ever thought Another well-known holiday is with a candle inside a paper about the other religions and their . This is a week-long holi- lampshade, stopping at each home holiday season? is proba- day created by Maulana Karenga in to sign and pray. Eventually, the bly the most known Jewish holiday, 1966, it is observed from December procession ends at a home or but the background and traditions 26-January 1, and ultimately ends church, and the celebration contin- may not be as familiar. Hanukkah, with a feast and the exchange of ues with caroling, feasting, and a.k.a Chanukah, is an eight-day gifts. There are seven core principles pinata breaking! Jewish holiday that celebrates the that are celebrated during Eid-al-Adha is another December rededication of the Holy Temple in Kwanzaa, including unity, self- holiday also referred to as the Feast Jerusalem after the Maccabean Re- determination, collective work and of the Sacrifice. Eid-al-Adha is an volt in 2nd century BCE. The holi- responsibility, cooperative important Islamic holiday celebrat- day starts on the economics, purpose, crea- ed worldwide to honor the willing- 25th day of Kislev on tivity, and faith. Celebra- ness of the prophet Abraham to the Hebrew Calendar tion of Kwanzaa can in- sacrifice his firstborn, Ishmael, on which can fall any- clude: colorful household God’s command. Last year, the holi- where from late No- decorations with art and day took place in late October, but vember to late De- African cloth, readings the date greatly varies depending cember on the Gre- and reflection of the Afri- on the Islamic lunar calendar. To gorian calendar. Ha- can Pledge, and a candle- celebrate, families traditionally dress nukkah rituals in- lighting ceremony with a in their finest clothing to perform clude the lighting of kinara. prayer in a large congregation or the Menorah, which Another holiday in De- mosque and sacrifice their best hal- consists of 9 candles al domestic animals as a symbol of in a holder. One can- cember is . Las Posadas is a nine-day celebration Abraham’s sacrifice. Although these dle is lit on each of the eight nights are just a few of the holidays that of Hanukkah, and the center candle that is now primarily celebrated in , Guatemala, and parts of the take place worldwide, it is im- is used for lighting the others. Other portant to learn about the different Hanukkah family customs include Southwestern . The roots of this holiday are in Catholi- ways of celebrating the holiday sea- singing Hanukkah songs, reciting son to have a better understanding Psalms, and, especially in North cism, but several different branches of Christian Latinos follow the tradi- of the world. V OLUME 8 2 , I SSUE 4 P AGE 3

Christmas Weather By Taylor Lapinski

Everyone always pictures Christmas spring, with rare warmer tempera- snow, we don’t know, especially with the ground covered in blan- tures. when every year this area seems to kets of snow; everything looks pret- This year the weather seems to be get tons of snow. ty. This is mainly portrayed in mov- more spring weather. Recently, the This weather is also having an effect ies like Home Alone, where Christ- temperatures have on the environ- mas morning it’s all snowy , the been near the 70’s! ment. Lots of trees are covered in snow, and Last year around this plants at this time snow is falling slowly and every- time, the weather need the cold thing seems just right. Well, that is was much different. weather to help not always the case; especially in There was a lot of prepare for this area. Some years during Christ- snow on the ground, spring time. With mas time there has been blizzards and school days were this odd warm is and crazy amounts of snow. This being cancelled. This disrupting the made Christmas kind of hazardous year, people are still natural plant cy- for people and it didn’t feel like an wearing shorts and cle that they are iconic Christmas. Other years there haven’t even thought about getting used to having. has been little to no snow at all, out their shovels. Why there is no making it seem like fall or early

Holiday Vacation Destinations

By Christian Dawe

With Christmas break right around Many families take cruises to tropi- the snow capped mountains of Col- the corner, many families are going cal places and this would be the orado. In addition, there are many to go on vacation to celebrate the ideal way to make your dream vaca- musical events and colorful decora- winter holidays. Some families may tion a reality! Other warm destina- tions around Aspen. want to escape the cold with tropi- tions would include Florida, Mexico, Another destination in the US cal areas, and others may want to and Puerto Rico. would be New York City. New York go to winter wonderlands. For the families looking for a real boasts a 69 to 100 feet tall spruce For the families that don’t want a life winter wonderland, there are tree at the Rockefeller Center. The white Christmas, or just don’t want many places you could go. In the tree is decorated with lights that to go through the cold winter, go- US there are many places that are stretch 5 miles long and a 550 ing to a warm place such as the ideal to enjoy the traditional Christ- pound star sits atop the stunning Caribbean is a good idea. You may mas. Aspen, Colorado, is full of tree. New York is known to be one not see any snow or decorated snow covered mountains, beautiful of the best places to celebrate and Christmas trees, but you’ll be able to views, and incredible holiday enjoy Christmas. Although where see the beautiful views of the ocean events. In Aspen there are plenty of you spend this winter holiday is im- and whatever the sea may hold. mountains to enjoy skiing, snowmo- portant, the location ultimately You’d also be able to soak in some biling, or sledding. Also, there are doesn’t matter as long as you spend rays with the beautiful weather. many places where you can enjoy it with the ones you love. V OLUME 8 2 , I SSUE 4 P AGE 4

New Year’s Traditions By Chloe Knapp

The new year is celebrated all their television to watch the glass The Spanish new year is celebrated around the world in a wide variety ball drop in New York City during by eating 12 grapes, one with every of ways. No matter where you are the countdown to midnight. toll to bring good luck for the next on New Year’s Eve, you The Lunar New Year is 12 months of the new year. Some- can expect a spirited cele- celebrated throughout times the grapes are washed down bration spent with your Chinese cultures with with wine. These people also spend closest friends and family. parades, lights, and an- the night with their loved ones, In the United States, the cient traditions. Instead whether they are partying, sharing new year is celebrated of celebrating on a sin- memories, or making resolutions. with parties, drinks, and gle night like most In Germany, people drop molten loved ones. At the strike of countries, Chinese com- lead into cold water and try to tell midnight everybody is munities span the cele- the future from the shape it made. supposed to celebrate bration over 15 days. For example, a heart or ring shape with a kiss from a signifi- Nian, the mythological means a wedding, a ship means a cant other or even a monster who raided journey, and a pig means plenty of stranger. In today’s socie- villages and destroyed food in the year ahead. People also ty, the kiss no longer crops, is scared away leave a bit of every food eaten on holds a significant meaning, but is from residents by loud drums and New Year's Eve on their plate until still a fun way to enjoy the night. cymbals. Knives aren’t used during after midnight as a way of ensuring Families across the country turn on the time, as it may cut good luck. a well-stocked larder.

College Football and the Playoffs By Dylan Sexton Green has recently hired a new The college football committee an- that will be hosted live on ESPN. head coach Mike Jinks after former nounced the final four teams and This CFP National Championship head coach Dino Babers packed his the rankings of all the teams on game will be held on Monday, Jan- stuff during a successful season to Sunday, December 6th. The top uary 11th, 2016 in Glendale, Arizo- travel to Syracuse. They will battle four competitors for this year’s na. against each other Wednesday, playoff are #1: the Clemson Tigers Other games that are appealing to December 23rd, 2015. This game (12-0) coached by Dabo Swinney spectators are the next top 4 teams will be played live on ESPN at 8:00 who will be taking on #4: the Okla- in the ranking. The Stanford Cardi- pm. Both teams are coming off a homa Sooners (11-1) coached by nals (11-2) will be playing the Iowa good regular season run and it will Bob Stoops in the Orange Bowl. Hawkeyes (12-1) in the Rose Bowl be a great game, so make sure to This battle will take place on Thurs- held on New Year’s Day at 5:00 pm tune in. day, December 31st, at 4:00 pm live on ESPN. Another appealing match- on ESPN. The #2 competitor: the up will be the #7 and #8 teams fac- Another local team, The Toledo Alabama Crimson Tide (12-1) ing off in the Fiesta Bowl. The Ohio Rockets fell short of going to the coached by Nick Saban will battle State Buckeyes will be taking on the MAC championship this year, but against the #3team: the Michigan Notre Dame Fighting Irish, also on will be playing a bowl game. They State Spartans (12-1) coached by New Year’s Day but at 1:00 pm on will take on Temple in the Boca Ra- Mark Dantonio. They will face off in ESPN. ton Bowl. They also hired a new the Cotton Bowl on Thursday, De- head coach, Jason Candle, at the The Bowling Green Falcons(10-3), cember 31st, at 8:00 pm on ESPN. end of the season when former a local team for most, will be play- The two winning teams of those coach, Matt Campbell, decided to ing the Georgia Southern Eagles (8- games will face off in a leave to become the new head 4) in the GoDaddy Bowl. Bowling coach at Iowa State. V OLUME 8 2 , I SSUE 4 P AGE 5

Bowling By Katie Clawson

The Liberty Center Tigers bowling match with Taylor Snyder scoring the For the Tigers’ fourth match of the sea- teams started off their season on No- most points. The boys also won their son, they bowled against the Wauseon vember 23rd with a match against the series but lost their baker games and Indians. The matches were very close, Evergreen Vikings. Both the girls and came out with the win. Seth Niner but both teams came out with a loss. boys team won all three of their games scored the most points. The girls lost by 18 points and the boys and the match. Max Metzger finished The Tigers bowled against the Patrick lost by just 10 points. with the most points for the boys and Henry Patriots for their third match of The Tigers bowled against the Swanton Erin Lange finished with the most the season. The boys lost to PH, 2363- Bulldogs for their next match. Both the points for the girls. For their second 2197, for their first loss of the season. girls and boys teams won with Erin match, the Tigers bowled against the The girls also lost a close match against Lange scoring the most points for the Delta Panthers. The girls won the series PH, 2055-2033, after being down just 3 girls and Justin Hadley scoring the most but lost the baker games and won the pins after the series. points for the boys.

Girls Basketball By Hailey Ley On Monday, December 7th, the Emma Babcock all scored 2 points. erman, Sydni Altman, Emma Bab- Lady Tigers face Wayne Trace. The On December 11, Liberty Center cock, and Kenzie Detmer all scored Lady Tigers lost 50 to 28. Hailey Ley Girls Basketball faced Bryan. The 3 points. Jerica Hollenbaugh scored scored 10 points. Olivia Leatherman Lady Bears won 39 to 27. Peyton one point. scored 7 points. Meghan Skeens Spieth scored 8 points. Meghan scored 3 points. Sydni Altman, Pey- Skeens scored 6 points. Olivia Leath- ton Spieth, Jerica Hollenbaugh, and

Boys Basketball By Logan Smith The Tigers are on the prowl for their room. They are getting better as a Wauseon. Wauseon will be a tough fourth straight victory. The Tigers team and are hoping to keep the opponent for the Tigers. Practice will ended up walking all over North streak alive. The Tigers ended up be competitive like always and the Central. They came back against doing a lot better on the boards. Tigers will be ready to play against Bryan to get the win. They also out- Justin Saneholtz led the way with 14 the Indians. scored Edon for the win. The Tigers rebounds. The Tigers will emphasize have been working hard in practice effort in practice and try to get bet- and putting in hours in the weight ter before their game against V OLUME 8 2 , I SSUE 4 P AGE 6

This Month In History By Kirstin Daniels December 3, 1755: American por- December 23, 1888: Vincent Van December 29, 1940: Germany trait painter Charles Stuart was born Gogh cut off his left ear due to his dropped thousands of bombs in the in . Stuart painted por- depression. December has always center of London, causing the traits for George Washington, been a big month for painters. worst fire since the Great Fire of James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, December 24, 1914: The first Ger- 1666. and many other historical figures. man air raid against Britain took December 16, 1969: Britain voted December 4, 1791: The Observer, place. and abolished the death penalty in which is now the oldest Sunday December 18, 1940: Adolf Hitler Great Britain. newspaper, was first published in started planning for Operation Bar- Britain. barossa, the invasion of the Soviet December 4, 1829: Britain banned Union. As we all know, this opera- the Indian practice of Suttee. This tion failed. Many people believe was when a woman would burn that the failure is due to Japan, Ger- herself alive at her husband's funer- many’s ally at the time, declining to al. help with the operation. That same December 2, 1859: French painter day, just sixteen years later, Japan Georges Seurat was born in Paris. was admitted into the United Na- Georges was a leader in the Neo- tions. impressionist movement.

Mystery Person Hot or Not

By Riley Danford By Chloe Knapp Gender: Female Height: 5” Hot: Birth month: July School activities: Cross country and track The Lights at the Zoo Outside school hobbies: Netflix, basketball, New Year’s Eve and running Star Wars Favorite color: Blue Favorite band/musician: Who knows Favorite vacation spot: Colorado Least favorite school lunch: All of them Not: Extra hints: I think the five foot cross country Exams runner is pretty obvious Donald Trump

If you think you know who this person is tell The Browns Riley Danford to get a candy bar!