Tag: traditions

WHY DO WE CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS?

BY ALEX MADAJIAN STAFF WRITER Every year we hear the question: “Why do we celebrate Christmas?” Every year, I usually hear three basic responses. The most common is some generic and empty rambling about “giving” or “family,” fit to be…

Rosh Hash

L’Shanah Tovah (Happy New Year)!

Mason’s Jewish Community Celebrates Rosh Hashanah BY HAILEY BULLIS On Sept. 9 – 11, Mason’s Jewish population will be celebrating Rosh Hashanah. Rosh Hashanah, which translates to “head of the year,” is the Jewish new year. Rosh Hashanah  is also the…

Holiday Traditions

December is a time of celebration of many different holidays and traditions. How do Mason students of different backgrounds and traditions celebrate the holidays? Let’s find out… Jaskiran Kaur- Sikh December is a sad month in Sikh history because many…