We are finally heading into December, so toss out your pumpkins and skeletons and dust off your trees and mistletoes — Christmas season has finally arrived. As we move towards the end of the year, the sound of holiday songs starts to flood the streets, malls start to crowd with eager family members buying gifts, and all products on supermarket shelves get replaced by panettone. Oh, how good it feels to be back to the best time of the year! Holiday spirit has truly started to

This holiday issue could not be complete without the mention of a beautiful event, celebrated by a variety of members of our EABH community: Hanukkah.  The word Hanukkah - sometimes spelled Chanukah - means “dedication” in Hebrew. According to the Hebrew calendar, Hanukkah is an eight-day festival celebrated by the Jewish community around November or December.  This holiday celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. During the second century BCE,  the Sele

In the world, many different cultures celebrate the festive season in unison. Different cultures, however, have their own ways of celebrating this holiday. Here are some countries that have unique customs during the holiday season.  In Japan, there is a unique yet fun tradition around the end of the year, and that is to eat fried chicken. This began when the American fast-food giant KFC launched a major campaign to enter the Japanese market during the holiday season. It was s

According to Britannica, the atheist definition of Christmas is  “a secular family holiday observed around late December that focuses on traditions … emphasizing themes of generosity and goodwill.” In other words, it is a time to spread love and compassion. However, what if we mistake this time as an excuse for reuniting,ignoring conflicts, and pretending to care? Every year friends and families get together along decorated houses and exchange gifts, acting like everything is

Recently, in December 2023, a law was ratified, making Black Awareness Day an official Brazilian national holiday. November 20th marks one of the most significant dates in the long  lasting and resilient fight against oppression experienced by the black community in Brazil. It is celebrated in honor of Zumbi dos Palmares, the leader of Quilombo dos Palmares , a settlement of free and escaped enslaved people in the northwestern region of the country, during the late 1600’s. Al

Christmas is a celebration of Jesus Christ’s birthday. If that's the case, how does Santa fit into  the narrative? Santa Claus is known for being a symbol of Christmas: a cheerful old man with red clothes that brings gifts to children who’ve behaved well  throughout the year. However,  he has not always been portrayed as such. The name “Santa” comes from  Saint Nicholas, a Greek bishop born 280 AD in the region that is now Turkey. Nicholas came from a wealthy family and rece

Every year, EABH hosts a Halloween Party in which Parents, Students, and Guests are invited to attend. In order for such to attend, they must secure their tickets, which are commonly sold through a platform called Sympla. However, EABH always announces clearly how you can attain your tickets through announcements in Google Classroom, Instagram posts, announcements on WhatsApp groups, and even Wednesday What. And this year it couldn't be any different. Every significant inform

Taylor Swift is a well-known international popstar with an outstanding and lasting career that conquered many fans around the globe. She is best known for her lyricism, and according to her fans, she is a lyrical genius, often praised for music's storytelling and emotional depth. As one of the best-selling musicians of all time, Taylor Swift inevitably faces criticism, something she has experienced since her debut album in 2006. . Taylor Swift has been in the industry for 19

The teenagers shown in Hollywood are far from realistic. They’re played by adults, written by adults, and designed for adults to watch. Although some of the most popular TV shows are about teenagers, they still aren't accurately portrayed. Shows like Outerbanks , Gossip Girl , or The Summer I Turned Pretty  are extremely popular, appealing to both adult and teenage audiences, but they misrepresent teenagers. The widespread lack of representation leads to stereotypes and insec

More than thirty years later, Vale Tudo  is back, and it feels like Brazilians have traveled back in time. The remake of the telenovela, aired by Globo since March of 2025, has been captivating both those who watched the original version and those who are discovering it for the first time. It is intriguing, but also remarkable, that a story created in 1988 remains so relevant in 2025. It makes us wonder: Why does a plot about power, ambition, and morality still hold our atten

The Nobel Prize announcements for this year started on Monday, October 6th, with the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine award. Nobel announcements continued with the physics prize on Tuesday, the chemistry prize on Wednesday, and were followed by the literature prize on Thursday. The Nobel Peace Prize was also announced on Friday, followed by the announcement of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences on October 13th.  Category Winners Research area Physiology or Med

A mirror waits, Quiet and clear.  It shows a face, But never the soul.  Shadows may stretch, Lights may face, Yet something true Always remains.  Reflections shift, Time moves on,  But the heart still holds The story of who we are.  It is not about Who we were yesterday,  But who we choose To become today.

Just outside Campinas in  São Paulo lies Tozan Farm (formerly Fazenda Monte D’Este), a living statement to the intertwined histories of Brazil and Japan. Founded on November 20th, 1798, as a sugarcane plantation by Floriano de Camargo Penteado, the farm later shifted to coffee cultivation during the 19th century. In 1927, Hisaya Iwasaki, the son of Mitsubishi Group's founder, purchased the land. His goal was to create a model farm that would help Japanese immigrants find succ

The last page closes It seemed like a door that wasn't ready to be shut. The words still scream, Still echoing that final sound.   A new book waits— Quiet and unfamiliar. Still, I reach for it, Because stories don't end;  They resonate. I turn the first page, Not letting go— Just moving forward. Before I realized it, I was in a new era, Different from the one before. Not worse,  Just different. And sometimes,  Just different is enough.

I wish I could live forever,  I wish I had never been born,  We all wish for things that are clever, Not knowing the power of what we scorn. I wish for company at all times, I wish to be alone at the end of these lines. It is an interesting pattern of dissatisfaction, But to the things we already have, we don’t feel attraction. Always too blind to notice, Always too proud to admit it— Admit that all of us are too arrogant to appreciate even a little bit, Of what we receive fr

Six women boarded Blue Origin, including Pop star Katy Perry, "CBS Mornings” anchor Gayle King, and Bezos's fiancée Lauren Sánchez. Onlookers included Oprah Winfrey, Kris Jenner, Khloé Kardashian, Female astronauts, and Katy Perry's daughter, Daisy.  The New Shepard rocket lifted off at 8:30 a.m local time. The capsule returned to Earth with a parachute, making a soft landing, and the rocket booster landed back in Texas. Cheering could be heard inside the capsule. Jeff Bezos

As many Americans gather to watch the intense game of the Super Bowl game, the rest of the world eagerly anticipates waiting for the spectacular halftime show. This show is world-famous and most viewers tune in specifically to see their favorite performers and artists rather than focusing on the game itself.  However, they often overlook the important facts and choices that go into these meticulously crafted 15-minute shows. Many may want to know all about this year's halftim

The film “Ainda Estou Aqui,” directed by Walter Salles and released in 2024, has sparked significant discussions about Brazil’s military dictatorship during the 1970s. The film tells the story of Eunice Paiva, played by Fernanda Torres, as she confronts the disappearance of her husband, Rubens Paiva, during the years of repression. Based on the memoirs of their son, Marcelo Rubens Paiva, the film highlights Eunice’s persistent pursuit of justice and the truth.  Rubens Paiva T

Have you ever felt that you had a feeling that was easier to understand and explain throughout music? Sometimes a song can translate exactly how we feel, as if the artist had read our mind. This happens with several different songs, but it is all due to their unique way of capturing emotions, making personal situations feel more universal, as if many other people were feeling the same thing.  There are several reasons why you feel like you deeply connect with the music, one o

Ever since I was a kid, my parents asked me: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” To this day, I still haven’t figured out what that means, I know my strengths and flaws, but can’t answer the question. Not knowing my passions or possible professions, That would come with future interactions. It’s hard to understand how to find the right path to follow. When I feel like I'm falling into a hollow. But it’s okay not to know, Because no matter where you go, There’s always a