christmas
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A short(ish) history of Christmas and Santa Claus
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Few people, if any, know the world’s most popular holiday as intimately as Gerry Bowler, author of four books on Christmas and a history professor at the University of Manitoba researching the intersection of religion and popular culture. The original religious inspiration for Christmas, as the symbol of the nativity scene suggests, has everything to…
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Santa Claus Parade returns after two years
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On Nov. 19th, the infamous Santa Claus parade returned to the streets of Kitchener after two years of COVID-19 restrictions altering the delivery of the parade. Marching along Weber Street, from Frederick Street to Erb Street, many Kitchener/Waterloo residents came out to watch the ensemble of decorated floats, marching bands, and of course, Santa Claus,…
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Holiday markets you can look forward to in Waterloo this festive season
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It’s November – you know what that means, on to the next festive season! Just because the weather is getting colder and the ground will soon be filled with snow, doesn’t mean we have to go into hibernation. Time to hear those jingle bells ring, hang those stockings, and get gift shopping. Kitchener-Waterloo is known…
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An un-Christian Christmas: Why it is a secular holiday
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As November comes to an end, many of us are thinking about the holiday season: stores are playing Christmas music, it’s cold and snowy, and children are writing up their wishlists. When one thinks of the original theme of Christmas, that is, the birth of Jesus Christ, this music, snowy weather, and wishful thinking are…
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Little known Christmas songs to bring you some unexpected holiday cheer
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‘Tis the season of carolers and curling up by a warm and cozy fire every night — If you are so lucky as to have one. With Black Friday having passed, some have already begun to shop for Christmas gifts for their friends and loved ones. For many, this involves at least one or more…
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The 75 year anniversary of “It’s a Wonderful Life”
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The term “classic” has been affixed to many films and the label is one of the highest compliments any movie can hope to attain. Being called “a classic” means not only that it is of high quality, but that its popularity has remained consistent or has grown since its release. It has become a mainstay…
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How to give gifts from the heart
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Powered by corporate greed and childhood gluttony, holiday gift giving forces the hands and pockets of parents into spending an uncomfortable amount on unethical garbage just to keep their temperamental children from assaulting them with the severed head of the dolls that now need replacing. Or maybe I’m a cynic. Christmas is supposed to be…
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Underrated festive flicks for the holiday season
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Jingle, All the Way People often sleep on the true greatness of this 90’s holiday movie starring Arnold Schwarznegger and I’ve never understood how that was possible. Is it expertly done? Absolutely not. Is it a creation of comedic genius through the pure fact that it’s so bad, it’s good? Absolutely. What more could you…
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Why crafty gift giving is the perfect way to show you care
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Christmas is one of my favourite times of year. The sparkling snow that’s perfect for making snow angels, the smell of cinnamon and nutmeg in every café, and, of course, spending time with family. I can’t wait until the school semester is done and I can finally go home and relax for a couple of…
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Hot Takes: Is the Toronto Christmas market worth the hype?
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Sophia Cole: Yes, it’s worth it The Toronto Christmas Market is a staple trip for any holiday enthusiast. Not only is it full of amazing treats, cute gifts and Instagram-worthy views, but it is an embodiment of holiday spirit at its finest. The Toronto Christmas Market brings together everything we love about the holidays in one…
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