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Upcoming Releases To Look Forward To (Movies, TV, Music & More!)

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  New Entertainment Coming in 2021! Samantha Lynch '23 TV Marvel: Wanda Vision (Pictured), Hawkeye, Loki, & More - Disney+ Shadow and Bone - Netflix Gossip Girl Reboot - HBO Max Stranger Things (S4) - Netflix Look at this release calendar for all upcoming releases. Movies OUT NOW:  To all The Boys: Always and forever - Netflix The Map of Tiny Perfect Things - Amazon Raya and The Last Dragon - Disney+ Black Widow - Disney+, Theatres Cruella - Disney+ And More ! Music Here is a list of some artists releasing music in 2021: Billie Elish Drake Lana Del Rey Adele Lorde Cardi B Rihanna Taylor Swift Re-Recordings, (pictured) SZA And last year we got many surprise releases, so there is a possibility that maybe this year will be the same! (: & More Minecraft Caves & Cliffs Update (Pictured) Super Mario 3D World Book: The Gilded  Ones - Namia Forna Book: Good Girl, Bad Blood - Holly Jackson Book: Fat Chance, Charlie Vega - Crystal Maldonaldo Resources Curto, Justi...

What Is Lunar New Year?

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  Lunar New Year! By Madison H. Lunar New Year is one of the most important celebrations of the year! This custom can be dated back all the way to the Shang Dynasty, 1600-1046 BC. Over the years, Lunar New Year evolved into the celebrations we have today. The festivities can last 16 days even though only the first seven are considered a national holiday. The year of 2020 was the year of the rat, and since February 21, 2021 it is now the year of the Ox. Lunar New Year is celebrated in many countries around the world like the US. There are several traditions for different cultures and I am going to tell you about some from the Chinese culture. Traditions: Red envelopes: This is a tradition for the elder give small gifts to the children in the family. Only new money must be given because it is the new year. Be polite when receiving an envelope and do not forget to say thank you!  Wearing and decorating with the color red: In the Chinese culture, red is a very special color. It ...

2021 Must Reads

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  2021 Must-Reads By Maria Shelly '24 Whether your New Year’s resolution was to read more or you love just cozying up with a good read, we have a book recommendation for you. We’ve searched the online bookshelves high and low to compile a list of the best young adult must-reads for you.  1. In the Neighborhood of True  This young adult novel combines aspects of historical fiction and a powerful story of finding your identity to create a page turning read you won’t want to miss.  Read it here!   2. A Long Walk to Water This #1 Best Seller follows the hardships of three different children living in Sudan in this novel based on a true story.  Read it here!   3. Tweet Cute  In the age of social media, this rom-com novel perfectly captures the pressures that teens feel growing up in a story you won’t want to miss.  Read it here! 4. Everything I Thought I Knew  This recent young adult release blends romance and science when 17-year old Chloe e...