Tagged - Holidays
Dance
The 25th annual performance of “The Nutcracker” at Eastman Theater retains its remarkable reputation
The RPO and Rochester City Ballet’s version of the Nutcracker adds creative touches to refresh the long-standing holiday classic.
D-Day
Community, carnivals, and campus culture: UR traditions
The University of Rochester hosts a wealth of playful school traditions that have shaped the undergraduate experience since its establishment in 1850.
family
How to survive Thanksgiving with your family
At family gatherings, chaos is not a question of if but when. So how can you survive it?
Holidays
The pan-religious appeal of Emmet Otter
May I suggest the Jim Henson-directed “Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas” for your not-quite-Christmassy-but-it’s-got-the-giving-spirit, made-for-television viewing pleasure?
Christmas
Finding an appropriate holiday greeting
If you know someone’s a Christian, say “Merry Christmas.” If you know they’re Jewish, wish them a “Happy Hanukkah.” If you don’t know, use whatever greeting you want.
Hanukkah
Deck the halls with Matzo Ball
Such a small gift showed that my friend respected how I celebrated and practiced my Judaism.
BSU
BSU celebrates unity and culture through Kwanzaa
Over the past week Black Students’ Union hosted their annual weeklong celebration of Kwanzaa, a Pan-African celebration that honors African…