Tagged - Holidays

The first gifting games of Black Friday

It’s that time of year again: Black Friday.

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.

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?

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? 

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.

Deck the halls with Matzo Ball

Such a small gift showed that my friend respected how I celebrated and practiced my Judaism.

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…