Here is the first note I would like to make before continuing: I do not love President Joe Biden, but I can acknowledge when he does something right. On Easter, as well as Transgender Day of Visibility (TDV), he released two separate statements acknowledging and celebrating both holidays. This was […]
Tag: Holidays
Sabrina Carpenter’s new EP has fans dancing through the holidays
Sabrina Carpenter is an American singer and actress who gained fame through her leading role on Disney Channel’s “Girl Meets World” as Maya Hart. Winning numerous awards for her musical releases, Carpenter released a new Christmas EP called “Fruitcake” on Nov. 17. Overall, the album is excellent. The style of […]
Starbucks holiday cups are meant to be inclusive
Photo courtesy of Starbucks, Twitter Starbucks has recently begun distributing its holiday cups at stores globally, continuing the tradition of specialized seasonal cups for the past 20 years. Taking great precautions with their design each year, Starbucks aims to create an inclusive product that can spread the holiday spirit for […]
Sia’s Christmas album comes off as generic jingles
Photo courtesy of Kris Krug, Wikipedia Artists such as Mariah Carey and Frank Sinatra have been responsible for creating some of the holiday season’s top hits. However, Sia’s attempt to create a holiday hit may have fallen short. Last week, Sia released her first Christmas album, “Everyday is Christmas.” The […]
Recipe of the Week: Spiked Hot Chocolate
Photo by Brogan Wu We are heading into our first week of December and it already seems as if the holidays are everywhere. People are putting their trees up, hanging their lights and polishing their menorahs. Between the holiday shopping, the 24/7 soundtrack of Mariah Carey and the dreaded walk […]
Vague Characters and Uneven Plot Litter Christmas
Photo courtesy of Mingle Media TV, Wikipedia Directed by David Talbert, “Almost Christmas” is a typical family-oriented Christmas movie. The film revolves around Walter Meyer (Danny Glover), a man trying to make his deceased wife’s sweet potato pie for the holidays. Meyer lost his wife the year before, and now […]
Starbucks Green Cups Cause Unnecessary Backlash Over Noble Message
Photo courtesy of Patrick Gage Kelley, Flickr Stepping into Starbucks, the air smells of fresh ground coffee while soothing music plays in the background to keep those working hard on their laptops or reading a novel content. Everyone is sipping away on their drinks, whether they requested regular coffee or […]
Regardless of Denomination, Holiday Greetings Spread Cheer to All
Photo courtesy of Mandie, Flickr “'Tis the season to be jolly!” chimes my Spotify playlist. October is behind us and I think that’s more than enough time to wait to start enjoying the holiday season. I truly believe it’s the most wonderful time of the year and although […]
Holiday Spirit at Risk Due to Consumerism
Photo Courtesy of Gridprop For many people, one of the best times of the year is the holiday season. Even now, the meals are being planned, the decorations are being brought out and the Christmas lists are being written. At one time in my life, the holiday season meant spending […]
Cyber Monday Has Become a Premiere Holiday Shopping Day
There are few things that motivate people to wake up in the middle of the night willfully, but one of those things is unquestionably large savings. Cyber Monday and Black Friday are the biggest motivators of the year. According to the Business Insider, “Cyber Monday shattered records this year.” But […]