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The Karimi family set up their Haft-Sin table a couple weeks before Nowruz in 2022. “Haft-Sin” translates to “seven S,” which reflects the seven items on the table that start with S. The table is also traditionally ornamented with a mirror, candles, flowers, painted eggs, sweets and a bowl of goldfish.

FCPS calendar conflicts with Nowruz celebrations

Paria Karimi, Staff Writer
March 21, 2023
Christmas songs elicit nostalgic memories

Christmas songs elicit nostalgic memories

Roshni Ahuja, arts&entertainment editor
December 24, 2022
New policies allow religious days to be holidays for staff and students. However, holidays like Rosh Hashanah, Orthodox Friday, and Eid-al-Fitr, are not off for teachers.

Staff Editorial: Teachers should not have to work on student holidays

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October 25, 2022
New student and staff holidays enforced in the FCPS school year calendar.

Changes to school calendar support diverse student body

Shreeja Tangutur, Unity and Social Media Director
September 26, 2022
My mom, brother and I admire the eye-catching view on Griffith Observatory as the sun sets behind the Santa Monica Mountains.

Summer Diaries: Rachel Neathery

Rachel Neathery, Staff Writer
August 18, 2022
How to play Dreidel. Infographic by Bella Witter

Festival of lights celebrated earlier

Bella Witter, Staff Writer
December 23, 2020
Taking precautions, such as mask wearing, over winter break will help reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Staff Editorial: Students have role in preventing spread of COVID-19 during holidays

The Purple Tide Staff
December 21, 2020
This graph depicts the drastic decline of over 90% of the indigenous population after the arrival of Christopher Columbus.

The Controversy of Columbus Day

Shary Ali, Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2020
Volunteering: a holiday special?

Volunteering: a holiday special?

Alyssa Lusk , staff writer
November 17, 2017

Is materialism eclipsing the holidays?

Hallie O'Rourke, Opinions Editor
December 14, 2015

Holiday Hotspots

Brynn Feighery, Assistant Opinions Editor
December 4, 2014
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