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McHenry High School's student-written and -edited newspaper

The McHenry Messenger

McHenry High School's student-written and -edited newspaper

The McHenry Messenger

McHenry High School's student-written and -edited newspaper

The McHenry Messenger

Review | Top-10 Christmas movies to watch this holiday season

Review | Top-10 Christmas movies to watch this holiday season

Grace Crockett, News Editor December 17, 2024

Movies can be an amazing way to kick off the spirit of the holiday season! People all over, including Sophia Stabenow, a junior at MCHS, have their favorite Christmas movies they watch every year. Having...

In the movie "The Polar Express," the main character and his friends as Santa prepares to take off and deliver presents. Movies like "The Polar Express" have become childhood staples for many at MCHS

Review | Top 5 Christmas movies to binge this weekend

Ellie Henry, Staff Writer December 20, 2023

During the holiday season, snuggling up with a blanket and a movie is perfect. Many watch Christmas movies with family and friends to spread the holiday cheer. Here are The Messenger’s top five movies...

The movie "Elf" has celebrated the twentieth anniversary of being a bright, cheerful holiday movie.

“Elf” is a gift to all movie fans 

Mackenzie Sroka, Editor in Chief December 11, 2023

Binging Christmas movies is a timeless activity for many families and individuals that celebrate Christmas. Snuggling up under comfortable blankets with candy and snacks to enjoy while watching can put...

Part of The Nightmare Before Christmas's audience claims that the film represents the Christmas spirit more.

Countdown to Halloween | Opinion: “Nightmare Before Christmas” is a Christmas movie  

Olivia Smith, Staff Writer October 30, 2023

A couple gets home from a frigid day of ice skating, holiday shopping, and enjoying other Christmas activities. They turn on their television and settle under a blanket with eggnog and candy canes. When...

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