For those of you who do not know me, my name is Takumi Shinkai and I am an exchange student from Japan. Since I got here in August, I was surprised by a lot of cultural differences because the United States is a country of diversity. There are tons of people here from all over the world, which allows for a lot of different traditions … Continue reading Christmas All Over the World
After 13 years the highest-grossing movie of all time finally got its sequel! Audiences were introduced to the world of Pandora back in 2009 with the release of Avatar, and after 13 years, the long-awaited sequel is here! Avatar was considered a huge game changer for CGI in movies, laying the groundwork for special effects in many blockbuster movies. The movie itself was a huge … Continue reading Avatar: The Way of Water
The festive season of love and joy is spread during the month of December, but why do we celebrate it the way we do? The biggest mystery lies behind the tree, originating in Germany during the 16th century; they were the first to start the tradition of putting up trees to celebrate the holiday. According to History.com, it is also rumored that Martin Luther, a … Continue reading The Origins of Christmas Traditions
This year’s music results are in! This year’s Spotify Wrapped and Apple Replay are in with all new interfaces, results, and much more. Starting off with Spotify Wrapped, a bunch of new features have been added, most notably their new listening personality that describes the user’s character. It is based on 16 personality choices where the user is given a combination of four letters. For … Continue reading Spotify Wrapped & Apple Replay
A new era of holiday traditions at OM There is a familiar buzz of excitement in the Oakland Mills Community as the holiday season rolls around. It is a time for cheer, family, and relaxation as many students hit the halfway mark in the school year. As families start to engage in their holiday traditions, so does our school. Throughout the years, OM has had … Continue reading Laughing All the Way
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