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May 23, 2024 | 
thecatoctinbanner.com | Helen Xia
by Helen Xia, CHS Student WriterWhen scouring the internet for topics to write about, there’s one lesson I’ve learned: There are what seems to be an infinite number of niche holidays. From National Onion Ring Day to Lemon Month—yes, June is the month for this versatile sour citrus—it’s always a surprise when I discover these quirky celebrations.
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May 3, 2024 | 
scholarship.richmond.edu | Helen Xia
AbstractModifying indoles, benzofurans, and benzothiophenes is of high importance in the scientific field. Indoles, benzofurans, and benzothiophenes have a diverse range of chemical activity, involved in many biologically-related interactions, and are found in many natural products. Therefore, being able to modify the substituents of indoles, benzofurans, and benzothiophenes in a controlled and efficient manner is pivotal to the innovations of the scientific field.
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Mar 28, 2024 | 
thecatoctinbanner.com | Helen Xia
by Helen Xia, CHS Student WriterHave you heard about the basins detected on Mars? Already, experts are devising ways astronauts could utilize this newfound resource. For instance, not only could this be used to discover more about Mars’ history, but it could also be used more directly, such as for rocket fuel.
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Jan 25, 2024 | 
thecatoctinbanner.com | Helen Xia
by Helen Xia, CHS Student WriterGroundhog Day 2024: What Will Punxsutawney Phil Say? Groundhog Day has ascended to notable popularity, becoming both an anticipated holiday and a popular saying. It is thought that how a groundhog emerges from its burrow on February 2 determines the upcoming weather conditions: If the groundhog glimpses its shadow and scares itself back underground, then there will be six more weeks of winter.
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Dec 28, 2023 | 
thecatoctinbanner.com | Helen Xia
by Helen Xia, CHS Student WriterThere are a few commonplace practices during this time of year—or should I say, “new year?” We’re all familiar with New Year’s resolutions, but there are far more traditions to this rousing new beginning. After all, it only comes once every 365 days!Beyond watching the Times Square Ball Drop and buying plane tickets to visit family, there are traditional New Year’s meals, too, including lentils, cornbread, and noodles—something I didn’t know until recently.
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Dec 19, 2023 | 
lexology.com | Karina Syahril Antonio |Telha Arshad |MK Barker |Meryl Bernstein |Erin Brady |Veronica Colas | +19 more
United Kingdom, USADecember 19 2023Amidst the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping, retailers are continuing to herald digital mediums to spread holiday cheer to shoppers worldwide. The Hogan Lovells Retail and Fashion team is delighted to bring you our festive Annual Holiday Guide, packed with articles from all corners of the world and on all of the topics that matter while serving as an essential resource on the legal intricacies of digitalization during the holiday rush.
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Nov 30, 2023 | 
thecatoctinbanner.com | Helen Xia
by Helen Xia, CHS Student WriterI’ve always found it amusing how there is no apparent “Thanksgiving season.” We transition from carved pumpkins and spider webs to Christmas songs and garlands as soon as Halloween ends. In stores, shelves quickly go from bags of trick-or-treating candy to candy canes and gingerbread men. With brands adopting festive packaging and wrapping products in green and red foil, Christmas is linked closely to consumerism.
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Nov 3, 2023 | 
thecatoctinbanner.com | Helen Xia
by Helen Xia, CHS Student WriterYou read the title. You know what we’re going to discuss: Colorfest. Although the rain that Saturday didn’t do us any favors, the following day, the sky was clear again, and it overlooked the vibrant streets bustling with life. Overnight, it seemed like our cozy town of Thurmont became a crowded city. This year, I struggled to pick a topic regarding Colorfest to write about.
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Jul 27, 2023 | 
thecatoctinbanner.com | Helen Xia
by Helen Xia, CHS Student WriterThe title says it all: Is celebrating birthdays becoming less popular? I was particularly curious about this topic this month because it’s my birthday month! I’m far from alone—did you know that August is the most common birthday month? On the flip side, February is the month with the least births in the United States. If you do the math, you’ll find that nine months back from August lands you around December—a very festive time of the year, indeed.
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Jun 29, 2023 | 
thecatoctinbanner.com | Helen Xia
by Helen Xia, CHS Student WriterFireworks against a dark night sky at the end of the Thurmont Ambulance Co. Carnival. Photo by Helen XiaIt’s now July, and you know what that means: Independence Day! It’s difficult to forget this valued national holiday, given the fireworks, the smell of toasty barbecue, and the flag of the United States displayed proudly in front of homes and businesses during this time of year.
