Letter from the Editors
- By Nikky & Janelle

Ho ho ho! It's a special month here at SOUP, because December means a visit from Salazar Claus! Who is that, you might ask? Our very own House Founder shows up once a year to spread holiday cheer to every Slytherin student in the Common Room. Interested yet? Well, then you'll not want to miss today's issue!

Nikky, here, and I'm about to boggle your mind with baubles of gold and silver... And also a sneak peek of the columns within! Collect 20 red ornaments in this month's Puzzling Things, Christmas Cat, and earn yourself a pretty graphic and a galleon prize! Plus, you'll not want to skip Chatting With as a handful of famous Slytherins are being interviewed this month. If Astrological signs are more your thing, find out what holiday carol links to your birthday in our latest Horoscopes. There's a new Adventures of Beagle, a festive poem, fashion advice for the holidays and so much more. So, what are you waiting for? Flip on the switch of your Christmas tree lights, and gather around the fire as Salazar Claus guides you into the holiday season.

HEXmas is its own magical time of year, that brings everyone together to celebrate. There is always something going on that makes the season one of the most looked forward to. Whether that is the decorated trees, or finding that perfect HEXmas gift for your friends, everyone gets excited for it. And really, who doesn't want to see Salazar Slytherin dress up as Salazar Claus?

Go and get your presents for your friends (make sure you get them a copy of SOUP!) and put them under their trees. Take your friends and use our playlist as a starting point for caroling through the school. From all of us at here at SOUP, we wish you a very Merry HEXmas and a Happy New Year!

Until next time,
Nikky & Janelle