History’s Forgotten: Episode 3 – Holiday Special
Seniors Caroline Wilburn, Maddie Moats and junior Christi Norris discuss different holiday topics. “It’s interesting to learn new things about history,” Norris said. “And, it’s a fun time to geek out about history, my favorite topic.”
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Most families have their favorite holiday traditions to celebrate each year together, and for many of these traditions, there is a hidden and sometimes unusual history behind it. Junior Christi Norris, senior Maddie Moats and senior Caroline Wilburn are on the mic again in this “Best of SNO” winning podcast series to discuss the origins of different Christmas traditions and also to touch on some traditions that, for better or worse, are not commonly observed today.
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About the Writers
Maddie Moats, Social Media Co-Direcor
Maddie Moats was born in Akron, Ohio, and she moved to Prosper in 2012. A senior at PHS, Maddie works at Starbucks and enjoys writing, dancing, biking, longboarding, reading vintage magazines, and is currently trying to learn how to ride a unicycle.
Christi Norris, Photo Editor
Christi Norris was born in Colorado, but for the last few years, she's called Seattle, Washington, home. She moved to Prosper in the summer of 2019. Christi is a junior who is passionate about photography. She is excited to fill the role of photo editor for the 2020-2021 school year and can't wait to help other photojournalists grow and achieve their goals. In her spare time you can often find working at a plant shop or writing letters.
Caroline Wilburn, Sports Editor
Caroline Wilburn is currently a senior and has lived is Prosper, TX since 2010. This is her second year on staff and she looks forward to being sports editor this year. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with friends, family and her dogs. She also currently plays for the varsity tennis team and looks forward to combining her love for sports and journalism together.
Did you know the 12 Days of Christmas was a learning tool priests used to teach the Bible? The partridge in a pear tree is Jesus on the Cross, the two turtle doves are the old and New Testament, the three French hens represent the Trinity, etc.