By: Alexandra Luna “Grab the set” bubbe yelled frantically from the kitchen! The doorbell rang and Mrs. Feldman let herself in. I raced around setting up the tiles and arranged the flowers in the vase. The table was set exactly the way they have it every week. “Oh, dear god” bubbe dropped the Kugel onto the counter and I heard her say a few bad … Continue reading echo Presents: Tradition
By: Saaniah Hardy It’s beginning to look a lot like the holidays! This means kids are writing their christmas lists while parents are scouring the stores for the perfect present. And, for us teens, our brains have been focused on the true gems of the holiday season since November 1st: the delectable eats. Nothing beats having a delicious home-cooked holiday meal! The Oracle staff has … Continue reading ’Tis The Season… To Be Hungry
Family, friends, and general cheer; these are three prime ingredients of the holiday season. Christmas carols are playing softly in the background as you watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade while waiting on the feast of turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie. This was used to be the norm for this time of year, but unfortunately things have changed. What exactly happened to the holiday cheer that … Continue reading Where has the holiday spirit gone?
