5 Movies You NEED to Watch this Holiday Season
1. Elf (2003) Okay. Tell me why you wouldn’t want to watch a grown man walk around in an elf costume for an hour and a half. Will Ferrell’s extravagant acting…
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Snow Angel Making 101
A fresh layer of snow brings endless possibilities: sledding, snowmen, snowball fights (not at IMSA though!), and best of all, snow angels. For the past 17 years, I’ve made over…
Kwanzaa: A Remembrance of African Heritage
Kwanzaa, a nonreligious wintertime holiday, began in the tumultuous late 20th century. It is dedicated to unifying African Americans under their shared roots and has cultivated a large following within…
Christmas: From Nativity to Tree
According to the Pew Research Center, 90% of Americans celebrate Christmas. This well-known holiday derives its name from “Christ’s mass” and is a celebration of Jesus Christ’s, the Savior and…
Ranking Popular Holiday Drinks
Since the holiday season is approaching, we have to welcome seasonal drinks. But to what extent are they joyful? To commemorate the start of these yearly drinks, let me share…
Hanukkah: The Festival of Lights
Chances are you’ve heard of Hanukkah in one of its various spellings. Hanukkah (also commonly written as Chanukah) is the Jewish festival of lights celebrated in the wintertime. It commemorates…