#holidays Archives

Alone During Cuffing Season

Hudson Mize

Why it is okay to be single during the romantic seasons. By Hudson Mize Staff Writer Editorial There is no better time of year than the colder seasons to grab…

Plastic baby dolls, education, tradition and community: Celebrating Mardi Gras

Zoe Jenkins

People have been celebrating Mardi Gras for centuries, and in more ways than one. Beginning in the times of the Roman Empire and the emergence of Christianity, Mardi Gras…

How supply chain issues will affect the holiday season

Taylor Sallenger

Supply chain issues exacerbated by COVID-19 may affect the holiday season. From the food on the table at holiday dinners to the hottest tech and toys of the season, global…

Christmas movies to watch over winter break

Sam Hyatt

As winter break is approaching quickly, many students are thinking ahead about the Christmas movies they will be watching with their time off. Fortunately, there seems to be an…

The Johnsonian’s Festive Art Showcase

David Botzer

Hello, artists of all shapes and mediums! We in the Arts, Culture & Tech section invite you to submit your works for a chance to appear in the Dec.1 issue…

Jewish High Holy Days are not days off

Marley Bassett

During the month of September, two of the holiest days in the religion of Judaism occur. The first is Rosh Hashana, which starts on Sept. 6 and goes…

Clichés and Christmas

Autumn Hawkins

Christmas movies are some of the most formulaic movies ever made, and yet they manage to be one of the most popular genres during the fall and winter months. …

Happy Holidays vs. Merry Christmas

Allison Reynolds

The time of year defined by holidays and Christmas spirit has finally come. The time of year when Walmart is full of Christmas trees and stores blast “All I…

Avoiding political discussion around family members

Mary Hicks

As we are just around the corner from the holidays, many are already bracing themselves for heated political debates over turkey and stuffing. 2020 may not be over yet…

The 84th Annual Tree Lighting

Dean of Students Office/Publications

For the past eighty-four years, the huge magnolia tree on campus has been lit for the holidays. The traditions started in 1935 and has continued to the current year, where…