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‘Home Alone 2’ remains a classic 30 years later

Kat Salmon December 13, 2022

It is hard to believe that it has been 30 years since Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) was left behind by his family, again, during another one of their Christmas trips. Instead of being home in Chicago, Kevin is left in New York after accidentally following someone he thought was his dad on to the wrong flight. The rest of the McCallister clan is spending Christmas in Miami, losing Kevin once again. As Kate says to the Miami police officer, “It’s becoming sort of McCallister family travel tradition.” 

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New Pentatonix album does not earn ‘penta’ stars

Anna DeGoede -- MANAGING EDITOR November 15, 2022

The popular a cappella group Pentatonix released their sixth original holiday album on Oct. 28, titled “Holidays Around the World.”

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Lindsay Lohan returns with ‘Falling for Christmas’

On Thursday, Nov. 10, the new Lindsay Lohan movie “Falling for Christmas” was released on Netflix. This movie is Lohan’s return to acting after a long break from the profession.

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“Love Hard”: a cookie-cutter rom-com that romanticizes catfishing

Kayla Blonigen November 17, 2021

“Love Hard” appears to be a beautiful love story between Natalie Bauer (Nina Dobrev) and Josh Lin (Jimmy O. Yang).

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Not a ‘Very Kacey Christmas’ in Amazon special

Alexis Friedman December 11, 2019

“The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show” premiered on Amazon Prime Video on Friday, Nov. 29, with all-star special guests and an incredible host. The special featured performances from James Corden, Camila Cabello, Kendall Jenner, Lana Del Ray, Zooey Deschanel, Troye Sivan, Leon Bridges, Fred Armisen, the Rockettes and the six-time Grammy-winning host herself.

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New Christmas releases spark holiday spirit

Erin Hickey - COPY CHIEF December 11, 2018

Whether you’re looking for a soundtrack for a holiday party, a casual gathering with friends or calm music to listen to during finals week, these albums have all the options to get you in the Christmas spirit. 

Materialism is not part of the Christmas spirit

Hofstra Chronicle November 17, 2015

By Ariana QueenanSTAFF WRITER According to a poll conducted by the Pew Research Center last year, 70.6 percent of Americans identify as Christian. With less than 40 days left until Christmas, both companies...

Christmas time is here and so are we: Finals put stress on the holiday spirit

Hofstra Chronicle December 12, 2013

By Kristen MisakSpecial to the Chronicle ‘Tis the season! For many, this time of year is about singing Christmas carols, decorating the tree, drinking eggnog and being merry. But along with all...

From Thanksgiving to Christmas: Get through the holidays

Hofstra Chronicle November 29, 2012

By Sophia Strawser Assistant Features Editor Every year Thanksgiving and the winter holidays seem fly by without even a moment to enjoy them. That can all change this holiday season, when...

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