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Just another day off from school If it weren't for holidays and holy days to give students a vacation from school, it would be a very long school year. These many days off gave Neumann teachers and students a break, and made the months go a lot faster. This is the first reaction that Neumann students give when a holiday or holy day comes around but this is only the beginning thought. To many the meaning of these days is very special. Often it means a family gathering for a turkey dinner or party celebrating the special day, and on the holy days it means taking an hour out of the day to go to church fo spend time with God. Some of these days are both a holiday and holy day and the one that has much significance is Christ- mas. We as Catholics not only enjoy Christmas as a day off, we also enjoy and understand the true meaning of this holiday. It is the day that Christ the Savior was born and the occasion would not be complete if we did not attend mid-night or Christmas day mass. It was a time of joy and the Christmas spirit showed all around the school. Everyone talked about shopping and decorating their trees, the barber shop and triple trio went caroling and performed several places in the community, and although money was tight kids still gave generously to the tree of lights. When the students returned from the holiday break, there was much talk about the gifts they received and, of course, the new years eve parties added much to the conversations. 14 Holidays
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Although most of the holidays started out with a religious or patriotic background the modern day society has left out that impor- tant meaning and tried to replace it with their readapted ideas. Most of these are most significant to the children but many times they are the first things that come to mind to the adults too. Some of these changes are; Santa Claus for Christmas, the Easter bunny for Easter, cupid for Valentines Day, and ghost, gobblins, witches, etc. for Halloween. Other recreated beliefs that have taken over as the new meanings through the years are: fireworks and turkey dinners instead of thanksgiving for freedom and independence and Memorial Day is just a day off rather than a day to remember deceased relatives, friends, and veterans of war. So when the next holiday comes around remember it does have a meaning; it's not just another day off from school! Thanksgiving just wouldn't be the same to Neumann students without the special lunch consisting of turkey, dressing, sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie. Contemplating on the thought that jesus Christ rose from the dead on this day Rev. Patrick O'Byrne delivers his Easter Sunday sermon. 1981 Cupids Ron Koranda and Lori Houska laugh about their attempts at taking a bite out of the cookie at the Valentines Day Dance. Various activities take place but whatever the way, the bringing in of a New Year is celebrated by all. Michelle Andresen jumps into the memorial day weekend in style by being the first one off the high board on the opening day of the Wahoo pool. Although trick or treater's costumes dis- play the hero's of the 80's, Halloween spirit is still shown by ghosts, witches, and black cats. As December 25 approached the giving of gifts by friends increased the spirit of Christmas. Kelly Keane, Loretta Styskal, Margaret Sousek, Nadine Machacek, Lori Polacek, and Debbie Monger exchange and open gifts before school in the hall. Holidays 15
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