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Volume 74 , Issue 4 December 10, 2010 Cleveland students amp up for the holidays By Al l i s o n Li ous activities. latkes with apple sauce,” added “[My family and I] always go It’s a really tight spectacle,” said Staff Writer “I like to get drunk,” said an to Griffith Park -dur Freshman Olivia Fang. anonymous Ju- ing Christmas season While they enjoy going out Cleveland students spend nior. to see the lights. It’s during the holiday season, there most of the school year stressed Fortunate- really pretty there,” are some who like to celebrate the out, facing an endless barrage of ly, others are said Junior Kimberly holidays completely alone. tests, essays, homework, and even more family Hernandez. “For Christmas, I like light- more tests. But for a few weeks oriented, spend- The adventurous ing scented candles all around in December, students can relax, ing this special ones enjoy a good my back yard and making a tent, enjoy time with family, and eat to time of year family outing. bringing all my presents into the their hearts’ content. So how do with their loved “I like to trav- tent, and opening them up my- Cleveland students contribute to ones. el [and] go where self,” said Senior Dannie Nguy- the holiday cheer? “I go with there’s some snow,” en. “I guess my thing would be my three-year- said Freshman Leah “I like to go to my room and that I bake like five hundred cook- old brother to Mirah. “I usually go listen Carey’s Christmas album ies and pass them out to people in D i s n e y l a n d with the family to go every year,” agreed Junior Chris cute little tins,” said Junior Alaina every year for snow tubing or sled- Kuyumdzhyan. Fisher. This is a holiday tradition C h r i s t m a s , ” ding or ice skating.” Scrooges and holiday angels she’s carried out for the past two S o p h o m o r e “My dad takes me alike, everyone partakes in the years. Klarissa Ramos to a random church, holiday festivities. Whether a per- While good-doers like Fisher said. photo illustration by Emily Yang even though we’re son is religious or not, the holiday enjoy spreading the love, others “I watch not churchgoers, and holidays work a kind of magic tend to forget the charitable holi- Eight Crazy Junior Mitchell Bendersky. “And we watch the choirs sing Christ- into people’s hearts, giving every- day spirit in favor of more dubi- Nights with my family and eat then I play dreidel,” mas gospels and get really into it! body something to celebrate. Share the holiday love What are you looking The winter vacation is just around the corner. While most people will be opening presents and spending time with family, let’s not forward to over the holidays? forget the less fortunate. The recession is still affecting many families By Pa o l a Ca c e r e s so take some time from your hectic or not so hectic schedules to help Staff Writer others.

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Too much Christmas, not enough Hannukkah? Christmas Day through history Rockin’ Holiday Playlist

By No a h Ch o be seen physically, but it can also Staff Writer be heard if you just close your Year 1 1492 1831 1896 Whether or not we want to ad- eyes. mit it, one thing is clear: the me- Christmas caroling has been a First Christmas Columbus’ ship, the Santa Maria, Louisiana and Arkansas Stars and Stripes dia glorifies Christmas and pushes very important Christmas tradition docks in the Dominican Republic. are the first states to Forever written by for hundreds of years, and the ra- other winter holidays aside. observe Christmas as a John Phillip Sousa. By Jazmine Gonzalez 6. Jessica Simpson- My Only 11. Ronan Keating and Moya dio is spilling over with Christmas According to a recent demo- holiday. Staff Writer Brennan- Fairytale of New songs in November. Wish graphic study, the United States York has just over a 75 percent Chris- People do not realize that not everyone wants to hear this, and 1. Lady Gaga- Christmas Tree 7. Hilda Stenmalm- a Little tian population, which means that Magic 12. Sara Bareilles and Ingrid about 25 percent of the American different people react in different 1950 Michaelson- Winter Song population is either Atheist or is af- ways. 1926 1936 1939 2. Mariah Carey- Oh Santa filiated with different religions. Sophomore Jacque- 8. Shakira- Santa Baby lin Proctor explains that 13. Nat “King” Cole- This As a result of this predominant Hirohito becomes Belgium Bishops condemn Montgomery Ward intro- 3. John Lennon- So This is many Jewish people feel uncom- Dick Tracy marries Christian population, Christmas emperor of Japan facism and communism. duces Rudolph the 9th Christmas 9. Bing Crosby- Mele Kaliki- Christmas fortable around carolers. “I just Tess Trueheart. is the most commonly celebrated (1926-1989). reindeer. maka holiday in the winter. Then again, sing Jewish songs to sing back,” 14. Bing Crosby- Let it Snow she said, showing her resiliency. 4. Rihanna-A Child is Born many people bring up the impor- 10. William Scott-The Kwanza tant point that many non-Christians Many students at the Land photo illstratiom Mason Dang 5. Vaughn G- Christmas Song Song celebrate Christmas. share this discomfort, and although The U.S. Census Bureau shows es. After all, Black Friday, a day giving. It’s seriously so annoying,” they do not know what to do about 1963 1964 1967 1971 that about 95 percent of Americans of mega holiday sales and shop- said the anonymous senior. it, many wish for a change. Sophomore Jewish students, celebrate Christmas, so it would ping, is the day immediately after This Christmas spirit tends to Worst hotel fire in Sam Brown and Lilian Polsky, ex- George Harrison’s girlfriend Paul McCartney and only seem fitting that our radio Thanksgiving. hide the Jewish winter holiday, Walt Disney’s Sword in history kills 163 peo- press how they feel about this. Patti Boyd is attacked by Jane Asher get en- Eggnog: the facts, the history, stations, shopping centers, and People argue that this shop- Hanukkah, Again, this sentiment The Stone is released. ple at the Taeyokale “It’s not too bad because Chris- female Beatle fans. gaged. household decorations scream out ping is intended to purchase holi- is not seen by people, and they are Hotel in Seoul. “Christmas spirit!”. day gifts, including Hanukkah, yet left without a voice. tians are the majority. But a few Even if it seems like a small the shopping is still advertised as Jewish student Sophomore Ra- more Jewish features in the media and the noggin’ burstin’ flavor amount, five percent of almost 300 “Christmas shopping.” chel Gales claims that the decora- would be nice,” says Brown. By Solomon Kim Interestingly enough, the origin artificial sweeteners, eggnog will million people (according to the An anonymous Jewish senior tions glorify Christmas over other The worst part of this is how Staff Writer of eggnog is debated by historians. always have the traditional taste of U.S. Census Bureau) is still quite a expressed his/her obvious discon- religions at some malls, even when many Jews and people of other reli- 1983 One account claims that it orig- eggs, milk, and sugar underneath it lot of people, and these people are tent with this situation. the stores do try to be equal. gions feel left out from the holiday 1989 1990 2009 Eggnog. The name of this age- inated in Eastern England during all. not pleased with what they see in “You can’t see a single Ha- “The Menorah is freaking festivities. “Yeah, it’s pretty annoy- old beverage pops up every holiday ing, but I also feel forgotten,” said the Middle Ages, evolving from For seasoned eggnog lovers and the media. nukkah advertisement [during the small, while the Christmas tree is First live broadcast of Japanese scientist achieves Godfather III pre- Unsuccessful terror- season. Most have heard of it, but Polsky. a medieval European drink made newbies alike, here is an easy recipe Right after Thanksgiving, the holiday season], but Christmas ad- so huge at the mall,” says Gales. Christmas parade. -271.8 C coldest temperature mieres. ist attack against the few really know what it is, let alone with hot milk, called posset. The for traditional homemade eggnog. Christmas holiday spirit emerg- vertising begins right after Thanks- Not only can this phenomenon ever recorded. U.S. onboard board its history. “nog” of “eggnog” may be derived Northwest Airlines The traditional drink is gener- from “noggin,” the Middle English *Serves 8* Flight 253. ally made using milk, eggs, and sugar. It can be flavored with vari- term for a small wooden mug used Ingredients: ous things such as cinnamon and to serve alcohol. 6 eggs nutmeg, and often has a little bit of Another story says that the 3 cups of milk liquor in it. Frequently used liquors name developed in the American 8 tablespoons of sugar December 2010 Concert/ Event Calendar are brandy, rum, and whiskey. Colonies in the 18th century. “Egg- 3 teaspoons of vanilla extract While most commonly asso- and-grog” was a common Colonial ½ teaspoon of ground nutmeg ciated with Christmas, eggnog is term to describe rum. Over time, Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Holiday Album Reviews also consumed during Thanksgiv- the name changed to “egg’n’grog,” Directions: ing and New Years, making it the then finally, “eggnog.” Using a big bowl, beat the eggs 1 2 3 4 Whether eggnog was named with a whisk or electric beater. As Strange Kozmic Heritage Square classic beverage for the holiday Christmas at season. in England or in America, it is en- you beat the eggs, add in the milk, Disneyland Experience: The Museum Holiday joyed in places around the world. then the sugar. Continue to beat Doors and more @ Lamplight Cel- Eggnog is widely popular in (Nov 12-Jan 2) Canada and the United States with While a homemade mug of the mixture until it thickens, and The Grammy mu- ebration eggnog has a lot of appeal, those add the vanilla essence and ground seum ( till 2/13) average annual sales of around 130 million pounds in the U.S. accord- who don’t have time can always nutmeg. Make sure the eggnog is ing to the Dairy Marketing and buy commercial eggnog at the evenly mixed, cover it with plastic 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 store. There is a large variety of wrap, and refrigerate it for at least 3 Downtown on Ice Risk Management Program. Ca- Grinchmas @ nadians will drink 8 million liters store-bought eggnog, including hours. After it’s chilled, pop it out @ Pershing Square Universal Studios ones with lowfat milk for the health of the refrigerator, top it with some (till 1/17) of it this holiday season, equivalent (12/8-1/2) to around 2.1 million gallons here conscious, and soy milk for vegans cinnamon and enjoy this easy to and those allergic to dairy. make homemade eggnog with your photo illustration by Emily Yang photo illustration by Emily Yang photo illustration by Emily Yang in the U.S. according to Statistics Canada. Even if it is cinnamon flavored, friends and family this holiday sea- By Brenna Fletcher By Tara Atrian By Allison Li and even if the taste is made using son. 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Staff Writer Staff Writer Staff Writer

KROQ Almost Michael Buble Adam Lambert Mariah Carey For four consecutive years, al- Las Posadas @ This holiday season, Target is In 1994, re- Acoustic Christmas ternative rock band, The Killers, Olvera Street giving out a free compilation of thir- leased her stunning first holiday The Music Box @ teen original songs by indie bands/ album. Sixteen years later, Mariah has released an annual Christmas Staples Center (till 12/25) Gibson Amphithe- Henry Ford artists. The Christmas Gig features is hoping to recreate the same suc- single in December. All proceeds atre Darker My Love, Bishop Allen, cess with Merry Christmas II You. from each year’s Christmas charity Blackalicious, Crystal Antlers, Although many may be apprehen- single are donated to the Product Best Coast, and many more! This sive to listen to her album, due to RED charities fighting AIDS in Af- 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 album has fun up-beat songs as well the use of the roman numeral II in- rica. As an alternative rock band, LACounty Holi- as slow, mellow tunes to get you in stead of the the word two or even its take on Christmas is fresh, albeit day Celebration@ the holiday spirit. “You’ll Never the dreaded number 2, her album unconventional. The song “Come The Dorothy Find My Christmas,” by Bishop seems to be hitting the right notes, Christmastime 2010” brings a real Chandler Pavilion Allen, is a short playful song using although not as harmoniously as Christmas joy to The Killers’ die acoustic guitars, hand claps, and her first Christmas LP. Her rendi- hard fans. The slow and somewhat jingle bells. “The Christmas Gig" tion of "Charlie Brown Christmas" somber melody tells a heartfelt also includes two songs in Span- is a stand out because of her raspy Christmas story from the narration 26 27 28 29 30 31 ish by The Pinker Tones and Ceci yet sweet tone. However, the rest of a simple boy in boots (hence Bastida. These songs are definitely of this Christmas album is boring the name of the song). The sweet Kristin Chenoweth Christmas party worthy. Overall, I and unimpressive. No matter how story of the boy with the boots re- @ The Walt Dis- give “The Christmas Gig” 4 out of hard she tries to show off her out- ally warms the heart in a way that ney Hall 5 stars! landish vocal range, Carey fails to only hot cocoa and Bing Crosby stand up to her talents as heard in traditionally can. And this is what her previous album. Christmas is all about. 4 Back Page Le Sabre December 10, 2010 Senior Favorites The holiday Class Textaholic season by Jared Smythe & Melika Pineda the numbers Class Trendsetter Daniel Ramos & Vianca Porticar By Al e x Me r c a d o photo illustration by Emily Yang Business Manager Worst Case of Senioritis John Orellana & Gabriela Fer- $30.6 billion nandez The dollar amount of retail sales by the U.S. toy industry in 2002. High School Sweethearts Christmas traditions from around the globe Jose Rodriguez & Kassandra By Mi n d y Ki m 28 and abstinence, and by conven- tryside. These country dwellers The number of holiday cards the Gutierrez Staff Writer tional standards, meat is not al- might never hear about Christ- average American family will Armenia lowed to be eaten in any form. It mas. Funny how the world’s mail out and receive in return. Couple that Should Have Been Because the Orthodox is traditional that no food be eaten Christmas decorations are pre- Eduardo “Eddie” Gonzalez & 1836 Church in Armenia still uses the until the first star is seen in the dominantly made in China, yet Lynn “Vicky” Rosado sky, so children line up in hordes The year Alabama became the old Julian Calendar, Christmas the concept of Christmas is not first state to make Christmas an is celebrated on January 6th. The to look at the night sky to spot the well-known by the masses. Most Likely to be Seen Together official holiday. Christmas holiday season starts first star. A special Christmas Eve Jade Denson & Joy Thomas on December 31st and continues meal called “Wigilia” is eaten af- Iceland 5340 until the old Julian calendar’s ter the first star has been spotted. Iceland has 13 Santas, and The number of times a minute Future President New Year’s Eve on January 13th. the holiday is not called Christ- that Visa cards are used during Justice Achonu & Kathryn Hart Santa Claus or Father Christ- Japan mas: it’s called “Yule.” This the holiday season. mas is known as Gaghant Baba. Fried chicken is in great comes from the ancient winter Busiest Senior He traditionally comes on New demand during the holidays, solstice celebrations, from the Ryan Yoo & Precious Nicanor meaning most Japanese citizens 5 million Year’s Eve because Christmas early Christians. The number of extra tons of waste Day is thought of more as a reli- must pre-order their chicken in Million Dollar Smile Americans throw away during the gious holiday in Armenia. advance! It is the busiest time of New Zealand Fabian Escobedo & Tanya Ortiz holiday season. year for restaurants such as KFC When we think of Christmas, Russia and other local fast food restau- we often envision the winter. But 31.3 million Biggest Flirt In Russia, Christmas is cel- rants. In Japan, Christmas is seen in New Zealand, December comes The estimated number of Joshua Williams & Sharlyn ebrated in early January. Instead as a time to spread happiness in the middle of summer. Christmas trees cut down each Morales of Santa delivering the presents, rather than a religious celebra- year. “Baboushka,” meaning grandma, tion. Christmas Eve is often cel- Mesmerizing Eyes comes. ebrated more than Christmas Day, Brian Sanchez & Paulina Infante because December 24th is mar- Pick up your sweetie with these smooth lines Italy keted as a romantic day, in which Most Likely to be in the Olym- • I’m a professional; I taught • Can I take a picture of you The city of Naples in Italy couples spend time together and pics Rudolph everything he nose. so I can show Santa what I is world famous for its cribs and exchange presents. In many ways, Jaylen Bland & Valerie Orellana want for Christmas? crib making, due to the custom of it resembles the Valentine’s Day recreating the Nativity scene dur- celebrations of the USA. • You can light my menorah Mr. & Ms. Congeniality • You’re like gingerbread: ing Christmas. any day. Brian Escobar & Sara Villalon China sweet and spicy. Poland In China, only about one per- • I must be a snowflake be- Most Likely to be on Reality TV • I must be a snowman be- Poland is a largely Catholic cent of people are Christians, so cause I’m falling for you. Kevin Somoza & Kristen Mar- cause I melt when I see you. country and thus Christmas Eve Christmas is celebrated in major quez cities, such as Shanghai and Bei- is a very important and busy day. • You should be sitting on • Even Santa’s elves can’t Traditionally it’s a day of fasting jing, and not in the Chinese coun- the top of the tree because Most School Spirited make candy as sweet as you. you’re an angel. Ryan Yoo & Kelechi Kalu By Da y l i e n Ch i a n g Guest Illustrator Most Likely to be Mistaken for Grover: Year 6 a Freshman Andrew Choi & Dan “Dannie” Nguyen

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Most Mispronounced Name Plunge into the holiday spirit Chijioke Nwokeji & Ishwerjit By Bl e s s i n g Je e Kaur Staff Writer annually by La Jolla Beach. Surprisingly, this On January 22, 2011, the event has been Class Clown It’s that time of the year massive “Fight Global Warm- very successful Kevin Somoza & Keaira Johnson again. Christmas? Hanukkah? ing - Keep Winter Cold!” Polar in raising funds. No! It’s the Polar Bear Plunge! Bear Plunge is to take place in the It’s amazing how Class Einstein This international event re- National Harbor, off the coast of many people are Hung “Mason” Dang & Audrey quires a group of participants to Maryland. This is a way for cli- willing to go for a Kim run and splash into cold, freezing mate change activists to draw me- dunk in icy water water – fun! dia attention to the ever-growing just to help oth- Most Likely to Become a Plunges take place during problem of global warming. ers! Teacher at Cleveland the winter, most often on New MSP Polar Bear Plunge is However, if Jason Drantch & Esmeralda Year’s Day. The rules are simple: the largest Polar Bear Plunge in all you want to do Balcazar don’t dress warmly, bring a lot of the country, and it takes place in is to have some friends for support, and have fun. Maryland. daring fun dur- Most Dynamic Personality Most plunges happen in oceanic Like most Polar Bear Plung- ing winter break, Charles Balcom & Janette Con- water, although freezing lake wa- es, MSP Polar Bear Plunge raises gather up a group photo illustration by Emily Yang ter can act as a worthy substitute. funds for non-profit organiza- of friends and go to one of the treras that of the Atlantic. With this in These icy events can also vary tions; in this case, for the Spe- many polar plunges that the Cali- mind, grab your friends’ hands, from a quick “dip” into the water cial Olympics Maryland. The fornia beaches offer. Be grateful Born in the Wrong Decade dig your toes in the sand, and get to a demanding two-mile Polar upcoming January 29th event that the ocean temperature on our Patrick Carl & Marissa Zeller ready to have some icy fun! Bear Swim, like the one hosted will be their 15th anniversary! sunny coast is much warmer than