![McHenrys ShamROCKs the Fox festival takes place this weekend over three days and includes a 5K, live music, food trucks, a parade and dying the Fox River green.](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/0-copy-900x598.jpg)
Annual ShamROCKS the Fox festival to be held at Miller Point
Eli Frommes, Staff Writer
• March 17, 2023
![Because of MCHSs student volunteers this holiday season, including those from Key Club and other service organizations, many children in the community will receive Christmas presents that might not have otherwise.](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/unnamed-2-900x675.jpg)
Santa’s helpers
Vanessa Moreno, News Editor
• December 22, 2022
![National Lampoons Christmas Vacation, released in 1989, is the perfect family film to watch this holiday season — and a classic in its own right.](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/lampoons-900x598.jpg)
Review: We’re gonna have the happiest Christmas
Preston Boysen, Staff Writer
• December 20, 2022
![Students participate in Ugly Holiday Weather Day on Dec. 9 during the last day of spirit week at the Upper Campus.](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/DSC_0004-900x598.jpg)
Gallery: Winter spirit week
Alexis Velazquez, Staff Writer
• December 11, 2021
![The holidays are usually a joyful time of year, they also can cause stress to people who dont celebrate, have lost family or that are struggling financially.](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/4E4DA7CB-1E82-48FA-B431-0603971EDBA2-900x600.jpeg)
Opinion: We take the holidays too seriously
Beth Brackmann, Contributing Writer
• December 9, 2021
![Debris litters the street at a crime scene on Nov. 21 in Waukesha, Wisconsin. According to reports, an SUV drove through pedestrians at a holiday parade, killing at least one and injuring 20 more.](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/US-NEWS-WIS-PARADE-3-GET-900x600.jpg)
Five dead, 48 injured in holiday parade tragedy
Vanessa Moreno, Staff Writer
• November 23, 2021
![Popularized on the TV show Parks and Recreation, Galentines Day honors friendships between women more than romantic relationships and become an affirming alternative to Valentines Day.](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2021_02_11_11g_Kleki.png)
A day for the girls
Emma Westermeier, Staff Writer
• February 25, 2021
![Twas the Night is filled with crazy antics, a con artist santa claus, and terrible acting for all viewers to enjoy over winter break.](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/mgid_ao_image_mtv-900x506.jpeg)
“Twas the Night”
December 17, 2020
![Holiday recipes shouldnt be just for professionals, bloggers, or your crazy aunt who bakes a thousand cookies each December. These recipes are easy for bakers at every level.](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/IMG-8068-900x900.jpg)
Easy holiday recipes to celebrate the season
Kiera Loewe, Social Media Director
• December 16, 2020
![Winter break during a global pandemic can only mean one thing: Down time. Here are twelve movies you can watch each day during break to keep yourself sane and happy during the holidays.](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/unnamed-2-900x600.jpg)
Groovy Movies: 12 days of movies
Kennedy Tetour, Arts and Entertainment Editor
• December 14, 2020
![Halloween vs Christmas op-ed](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Untitled471_20201115104230-900x610.jpg)
Point-counterpoint: Christmas in November
November 19, 2020
![Right as the Halloween decorations come down, it only makes sense to put up Christmas decorations. Why not make the most wonderful time of year a little longer?](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/pro-xmas-699x900.jpg)
Pro: The Christmas season begins November 1
Kiera Loewe, Social Media Director
• November 19, 2020
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