Day four of the Minnehaha Archive 12 days of Christmas series is a clipping from the 1991 Christmas edition of the Talon. Written by staff writer Mark Ireland with a hand drawn cartoon, the clip...
Christmas Articles
12 years of Christmas: Talon 2001
Day three of our 12 days of Christmas countdown features a 2001 Talon article written by Owen Owen. This clipping describes the top five Christmas movies and how movies play a role during the...
12 years of Christmas: Talon 2013
The second installment of the 12 days of Christmas MA Archive series features an article written in 2013 by current senior Steven Johnson. Read more about the meaning of gifts and how thoughtful...
12 years of Christmas: Talon 2014
Merry Christmas, everyone! Today marks the beginning of the 12 days of Christmas, a traditional stretch of time leading up to the Feast of the Epiphany. Though many individuals today do not...
The First Noel
Christmas and its meanings Long ago, a baby was born who would change people's hearts and lives so greatly that 2,000 years later, 30 percent of the world would still believe in him. The day of his...
Minnehaha Students involved in the Nutcracker
During the Christmas season, Minnehaha ballerinas twirl and dance across stages all over the Twin Cities. Two students performed in The St. Paul Ballet's production of Clara's Dream at...
When it’s really about giving
Some turn to charitable gifts to spread the Christmas spirit As the holidays roll around people are all faced with the...
Marketing strategies used at Christmas
Turning holiday no-no-no's into ho-ho-ho's: Marketing strategies that sell Christmas Alarm set for 2:00 am. Check. ...
Orthodox Christmas
Does the Orthodox Church celebrate Christmas the same way as you do? The priest chants loudly as he rings the bells....
Christmas shopping
Christmas shopping - how much is too much? Here's a quiz: This Christmas season, when did Black Friday sales begin?...
Christmas tree origins
Traditions surround the tree Christmas is celebrated throughout America with the erecting of the Christmas tree. But...
It’s a Wonderful Life (review)
The nostalgia of the 1940s is still present in this classic Christmas tale Put aside, just for a short moment, the...
The life behind the man in the suit
A new history of Santa Claus traces history in first person "You're right to believe in me...." So starts the new...
Finding Christ at Christmas
A call for a return to the true meaning of Christmas in a distracted culture Around 2,000 years ago in a town called...
A Christmas cookie and a “flying” dog, both ready to jump start the holiday spirit
Christmas gifts for Children Family friendly and enjoyable, these children's books make great gifts. With simple...