December 2023 Issue
Prompt: Describe a holiday tradition that fills you with a deep sense of gratitude. Share the details of this tradition, the people involved, and the emotions it evokes. Explain why this tradition is so meaningful to you and how it has helped you appreciate the importance of gratitude during the holiday season.
Tennis Lessons
Background photo by Hoi Pham
The Year of the Dragon
Background photo by Arisa Chattasa
New Beginnings.
Background photo from Guilherme Stecanella
Giblets and Gratitude
Background photo by Hannah Busing
Aguinaldos
Background photo by Theo Crazzolara
Midnight Reflection
Background photo by Luiza Carvalho
Pizza Competitions
Background photo by Klara Kulikova
Passion over Perfection
Background photo by Flow Clark
From an Old Friend: A New Holiday Tradition
Background photo by Kelsey Chance
*Accompanying artwork/photographs were selected by the design editor.
Synapse Board Members
Ksenia Vlassova Editor-in-Chief Rahul Tharoor Senior Acquisitions Editor Arthi Taragu Senior Copy Editor Abi Schoeller Copy Editor Roshini Thiagarajan Copy Editor Matthew Anaya Staff Writer
Grayson Kotzur Managing Editor Zachary Mendoza Acquisitions Editor Roger Garcia Senior Copy Editor Benjamin LaCount II Copy Editor Cerci Hammons Senior Design Editor Sunitha Konatham Senior Social Media Manager
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