4 international holiday traditions you probably haven’t heard of
By Cassie Weiss, Contributor My family were never big holiday people, so when I moved out on my own, I decided to make new traditions. Luckily, I wasn’t the only one out there who...
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Holiday markets for everyone on your list
By Cassie Weiss, Contributor Holiday decorations are going up around the city, the snow is sporadically falling, and — unless you are one of those people who have all their gift shopping done months...
No-ho-ho: Why I don’t celebrate Christmas
By Sam Nar, Photo Editor Christmas is over but travel down the streets of Calgary and you’ll find signs of the festive season are slow to leave, with twinkling lights still wrapped around multiple houses...
A list of the most iconic holiday films of all time
By Colin Macgillivray, Arts Editor Sick and tired of reading lists that rank holiday movies each year? Well too bad! I’ve signed a contract with jolly old Saint Nick himself and he’s gnashing at the...
A case for A Charlie Brown Christmas, one of the most iconic holiday specials of all time
By Colin Macgillivray, Arts Editor December is upon us. With brisk mornings, a never-ending bloodlust for ‘stuff’ and extravagant displays of lights brings with it a horse-drawn carriage of holiday-themed entertainment. Each year, we...
Starbucks’ Christmas cups are back
By Rosemary De Souza, Features Editor I don’t know about you, but the fact that the holidays are coming reminds me that school is coming to an end — and that allows me to finally...
Christmas shopping to support Calgary businesses
By Karina Zapata, Staff Writer As I’m sure you and your wallet are aware, it’s the holiday season. For many, this means dreadingly walking into a jam-packed mall among thousands of other shoppers with panic...
SAMRU enters 31 years of Season of Caring program
By Nathan Woolridge, News Editor SAMRU’s Season of Caring is entering its 31st year of serving Mount Royal students. The program runs through November and December to support students in need throughout what can...
Let’s get it on
Alright everyone, it’s that time of the year again! Yes, I know its Christmas time, but that’s not necessarily what us at the Reflector are interested in just yet! It’s time for our annual...
The be naughty list
by Vanessa Gillard It’s as cold as Frosty’s snow- balls outside, and I’m sure many of you would like nothing more than to deck the halls with the notes you’ve written this semester. Yep,...
