Christmas
Holiday guide to Metro Vancouver
November 21, 2016Enchant Christmas Light Maze and Market Promising to be the world’s largest light maze, with hundreds of thousands of LED lights, illuminated sculptures, and a giant Christmas tree at the centre, Enchant has something for everyone — especially with the associated food trucks and Christmas market. When: November 25 to December 31, 4–10 p.m. (check website for ticket availability) Cost: $19.95 for a day pass or $5 for market-only access Where: W 1st Avenue and Crowe Street, Vancouver More info: enchantchristmas.com The 13th Annual Rogers Santa Claus Parade Featuring over 50 marching bands, choirs, and floats, the Santa Claus…
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ALBUM REVIEWS
November 7, 2016A Pentatonix Christmas – Pentatonix The trailblazing, internationally celebrated a cappella group Pentatonix has released new music in the fall every year for the past four years — and they’re not about to break that streak. You most likely have…
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WEB EXCLUSIVE: TIM’S BIT — Tirades on our stupidest things
January 4, 2016Tim's Bit is a brand new web-exclusive column, featuring Tim Mottishaw's comedic tirades on some of humanity's dumbest problems, with regards to culture, society and politics. Check back frequently for new content! ____________________________ [dropcap]H[/dropcap]ave you ever had one of those friends…
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Woohoo, Boohoo
November 29, 2015Woohoo: Christmas Eve Put aside the capitalist layer of gobbledygook that often overshadows Christmas and admire what the penultimate hours of the Noël blitz really stands for: sharing a moment with loved ones and getting some much-needed time with the…
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Save your holiday cheer for the last month of the year
November 23, 2015[dropcap]W[/dropcap]alking to my neighbourhood Starbucks, I’m surrounded by elaborate light shows on either side of the street. The community seems to be engaged in a fashion showdown. “Jeff, you got Christmas lights on your garage? Well, I’ve got mine on…
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Structure and routine are crucial when getting over a holiday hangover
January 12, 2015According to an SFU adjunct professor, quickly getting back into a routine can lessen the difficulty of returning to the classroom after weeks of holiday feasting, socializing, and general merrymaking. Psychologist and SFU adjunct professor Joti Samra explains why returning…
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The month you take your Christmas tree down and what it says about you
January 11, 2015December: You must really hate Christmas — and happiness in general. Did you even get a chance to look at the tree before you tore it down? January: The holidays are a busy time for everyone, so makes sense that…
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Stores fight for early shoppers this holiday season
November 24, 2014If you’re frustrated about Christmas decorations appearing in the middle of November, an SFU professor has bad news for you — the retailers don’t care. Lindsay Meredith, SFU professor of marketing, argues that retailers would rather risk alienating a few…
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Gift cards, crisp $20 bills top this season’s list of most wanted gifts
November 24, 2014With Christmas still over a month away, the crunch is already on for some people trying to get their holiday shopping done before crowds take over the mall. Though data is still emerging on what retail items will be the…
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