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Monday, December 7, 2020

Why you should start celebrating Christmas 2023 now

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The early celebration of Christmas is not just about celebrating more; it’s about transcending time itself. Get in the spirit for Christmas 2023!
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College Life

Monday, December 7, 2020
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A power ranking of fake holidays you can use to explain missing assignments

Although academic integrity is an extremely important value, here’s our power ranking of fake holidays if you ever need to explain missing homework assignments to your professors.
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College Life

Sunday, December 6, 2020
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Why it’s OK to decorate your house early for the holidays

Decorations can uplift your spirit and the spirit of those around you. After such a dark year, we might all need a little bit of light. 
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Wednesday, November 11, 2020
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A reminder: Don’t skip November

Though it might be exciting to anticipate the upcoming holiday season, there’s no reason to rush and skip November!
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Thursday, November 5, 2020
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How to turn your Halloween decorations into Thanksgiving decorations

Taking down decorations can be annoying, so why not just change them a little for the next holiday? Here are some ways you can transform your Halloween decorations into Thanksgiving decorations.
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Friday, October 30, 2020
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The origins of the modern-day “witch”: Why we should celebrate witches this Halloween

In a climate that periodically challenges women’s autonomy over their bodies, the witch emerges as an empowering figure to be embodied rather than feared.
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Commentary

Friday, October 30, 2020
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From pagan festival to Castro parade: Halloween’s cultural transference

While my enthusiasm for Halloween costumes has dampened with age, I’ve always been fascinated with what feels like a subversive and dark holiday masquerading as a plastic, saccharine one.
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Friday, October 30, 2020
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Halloween: The best of times, the worst of times

Halloween, just like anything else in our society, comes with social pressures. Too often we allow these pressures to define ourselves.
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Commentary

Friday, October 30, 2020
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Witching and winning: 5 life lessons we can learn from classic Disney Halloween films

Every Halloween, Disney is arguably on another level, especially when it pays homage to its iconic films of the late 1990s through the mid-2010s.
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College Life, Halloween 2020

Friday, October 30, 2020
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Halloween in Hollywood: 4 obscure monsters that deserve the spotlight

Halloween celebrations usually feature classic movie monsters such as Dracula, the Wolfman and Frankenstein’s monster. Here are some lesser-known monsters that deserve more attention.
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