The Trojan Times, Issue 3, Holiday Edition

Happy Holidays!

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Frosty's Fable

By Allison de la Garza, Staff Writer Many people know the tale of Frosty the Snowman, but few know where the story originally came from.

The tale was introduced as a song written by Steve Nelson and Jack Rollins during Christmas in 1950. The song describes a snowman that comes to life when children placed a magic silk hat on his head. The children and Frosty spend a fun day together until he melts. It quickly gained popularity throughout the world and led to the production of a holiday TV special featuring Frosty in the 1960s. The special expanded the overall story the song conveys, giving Frosty more character. In 1976, another holiday special aired in which Frosty becomes friends with the children, so they marry him to a lady snowman. All of these stories have shaped Frosty into the iconic holiday character he is today.

"Rudolph" - Jace Lessard, 7

"The narwal from Elf" - Marleigh Eberhardt, 7

"Frosty the snowman" - timora Parker, 8

what's your favorite holiday character?

"The grinch" - Baylee gehrer, 7, Kandyce Rowe, 7, Jacob Thiel, 7

Winter Wishlists

By Bella Bouddhara, Staff Writer

Every year there are all sorts of interesting items on people's wishlists and this year is no different! From a gaming console to a new pair of cozy sneakers, the items may vary. According to nbcnews.com some of the top gifts this year would include, Nintendo switch OLED, Apple iPhone 13, and Dyson Airwrap complete hairstyler.

"shoes."

- walker mcclellan,8

What's on your list?

"airpod pros."

- Nataleigh stanley, 8

"Books."

- Ryann Parcell, 6

"Hunting gear"

"Clothes" - Connor Trask, 7

-Adyson Nowak, 8

"Peace on earth... and a pair of pants from Athleta" -Mrs. Champlin

"New phone" - Emerson F uller, 8

Holiday hype

By Emily Meyer, Staff Writer

This year, everyone has been jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rocking out to all of these new and old holiday favorites.

Underneath the Tree by Kelly Clarkson

Wrapped In Red by Kelly Clarkson

Mistletoe by Justin Bieber

Santa Tell Me by Ariana Grande

Jingle Bell Rock by Bobby Helms

What is your favorite Christmas song?

"Any Christmas song."

-Krosby MacBeth, 8.

"It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas."

-Addy Black, 7.

"Here Comes Santa Claus."

-Jackson Wiley, 8.

All I Want For Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey

"All I Want For Christmas Is You." -Blake Royse, 6.

"Run, Run Rudolf."

-Trevor Bice, 7.

"Jingle Bells."

-Mei-Lin Le, 6.

"Let There be Peace."

-Brynn Eilert, 7.

"Rocking Around the Christmas Tree."

-Brooks Brown, 7.

twinkling Trivia

By Emile Rivero, Staff Writer

How fast would Santa's sleigh have to travel to deliver presents to all the children in the world?

How many u.s.

Households put up a Christmas tree?

You get a car! You get a car! You certainly won't get a car, but you can impress your friends and family or compete against them with this holiday trivia questions!

A: 6 million miles per hour.

A: Mele Kalikimaka

A: 8 nights.

What christmas song was originally made for thanksgiving?

A: Boxing A: Boxing day. Day.

A: Over 95 Million (77%).

how many nights does hanukkah last?

What is merry christmas in hawaiian?

What is the holiday many celebrate the day after Christmas?

Krazy kristmas kahoot!

Happy Holidays AMS! Get ready to test your holiday knowledge with this Holiday themed Kahoot!

CLick here for kahoot!

A: Jingle Bells

Holiday Movies

By Katie Robert, Staff Writer

"Buddy the Elf! What's your favorite color?" If you find yourself bored over Winter break you might be interested in watching some of these top-rated, hilarious, family-fun, holiday movies, ranked by your very own AMS students.

did you know?

The McCallister Home from Home Alone is actually a popular tourist attraction in Winnetka, Illinois.

Jim Carrey was initially eyed to play Buddy the elf in Elf.

The narrator Jean Shepherd from the movie A Christmas Story based the movie on his life.

The actors and extras who played the Whos in Whoville had to Who-School to learn how to behave like the Whos from The Grinch.

Eddie's son, Rocky, doesn't speak in the movie A Christmas Vacation.

What's your favorite Holiday Movie?

"Elf" -Tyson Ross, 7

"Christmas Prince" -Kinsley Chacko, 6

"Home Alone" -Lane Vincent, 7

"The Grinch" Johnny Bang, 7

"Elf" -Will Rather, 7

The movie The Santa Clause was originally named "Such a Clatter"

Holiday recipes

By Rose Gosset, Staff Writer Babka Babka is a traditional Jewish braided sweet bread or cake that originates from Poland and Ukraine.

Click here for the recipe.

Plum Pudding Plum Pudding originates from Britain and is made with juicy plums and nutmeg. This traditonal British cake is sure to make your sweet tooth happy.

Click here for the recipe.

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Countdown to

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How do you count down the days?

"Paper chain, and I take one off everyday" - Henry Lasater, 8 "Lego calendar" - Kaelyn Bachelor, 7

"When I was 5 we had a calendar and we would eat a piece of chocolate everyday. - Jessica Thiel, 8 "A widget on my home screen" Alexis Vandeusen, 6

ARE YOU

NAUGHTY OR

NICE? Answer yes or no to the following questions:

Are you honest with people?

If you said yes to majority you're on the...

NICE LIST

Do you stick up for others?

Do you say please and thank you?

If you said no to majority you're on the...

Have you done any good deeds recently?

Naughty LIST

Do you always do your best work?

Naughty 33.1%

AMS: are you naughty or nice?

Nice 66.9% o ut of 17 tu de nts 8s

Pages by Ellie Johnson and Lily Ralston, Staff Editors

SAVVY SWEATERS UGLY SWEATERS By the Trojan Times Staff

By Izzy Kwaw, Staff Editor WHATS YOUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY ATTIRE? "Pajamas." Nate Williams, 8

"A Santa hat." Vincent Guzman Ramirez, 8

"Hoodies." Jonah Morris, 7 "Pajamas." Baylee Gehrer, 7

Emile Rivero, 7

"A dress with stockings." A'merie Williams, 6

"Christmas pants." Savannah Spence, 8

Katie Roberts, 7 "Pajamas." Krosby MacBeth, 8

sset, 7 Rose Go

"Sweatshirt." Blake Royse, 6

"Cozy Pajamas." Kandyce Rowe, 7 "Sweaters." Alexis Brines, 7

"A suit and a tie." Luke Tresner, 6 "Sweaters." Janae Kelly, 8 "Pajamas." Blair Wiltshire, 8

Ellie Johnson, 8

LEGGINGS OR SWEATPANTS?

COATS OR HOODIES? Neither 3.9%

Neither 16.3%

Coats 7.3%

Leggings 29.2%

,8 Lily Ralston

Katie Robe rt, 7

Sweatpants 54.5%

Hoodies 88.8%

178 students surveyed

PLACES TO GO, PEOPLE TO SEE

By Maddy Wallace, Staff Editor Illuminations at Botanica Wichita

Chicken N Pickle Ice Rink

Botanica Wichita, 701 Amidon St, Wichita, KS 67203

1240 N Greenwich Rd, Wichita, KS 67206 A fun experience for all. Skate passes cost $11 and skate rental costs $4. Invite your friends and family for a fun experience.

Enjoy a 2 million light display along a mile long trail going through the park.

Bradley Fair Horse Carriage Rides

Safari of Lights

2000 N Rock Rd, Wichita, KS 67206

Tanganyika Wildlife Park, 1000 S Hawkins Ln, Goddard KS 67052

A wonderful carriage ride through Bradley Fair that will make you feel the joy and cheer the holiday season can bring.

A drive-thru holiday light show that can bring a smile to anyone's face.

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WHERE TO?

"Florida."

- Leland Schumacher, 7 "Bahamas."

- Odalys Rodriguez, 8

"Texas."

-Brett Ziser, 7

"St. Louis, Missouri."

-Leilani Toy, 6

"Oklahoma."

-Tyler Osburn, 7

"Colorado."

-Kynlee Luinstra, 6

"Virginia."

-Janae Kelly, 8 "Hawaii."

- Ada Tantemsomboon, 7

"Florida."

- Colin Alexander, 7 "Colorado."

-Caleb Toubia, 7 "Mexico."

- Hussain Al-Amood, 8