Reading Time: 2 minutesThese holiday-themed concoctions will definitely put you in the mood for singing carols, putting up decorations, and wrapping presents.
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Reading Time: 3 minutesHow do you celebrate the holiday season? U of O students tell us about their personal family traditions.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe poem “I’ll (Not) Be Home For Christmas” is a direct juxtaposition of Indigenous and settler children’s lives.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFinalists of our 2016 Ugly Christmas Sweater contest.
Reading Time: 2 minutes Here are just a few things you can do to make your solitary holiday season a special one.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhile the holiday season is known for shopping sales and fulfilling wish lists, make sure you spend time thinking of others in need too.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIf you’re looking to help out a fellow human being during the holidays, the Fulcrum highlights different charitable enterprises in the Ottawa area.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWondering who your yuletide cinematic doppelganger is? Look no further.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhile it seems like stark religious lines are being drawn in the sand this time of year, Fulcrum contributor Nadia Helal talks about Muslim and Christian holiday traditions.
Reading Time: 3 minutesDon’t know what top get that special someone for Christmas? Di Daniels recommends a few saucy items that will make your winter break unforgettable.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis year, don’t waste your hard earned cash buying all your Christmas gifts at the Rideau Centre. The Fulcrum shows you how to make items like bath bombs and snow globes from the comfort of your own home.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWith these recipes in hand, you should be set for your next big holiday shindig.
Reading Time: 3 minutesForget about watching saccharine holiday fluff like “Miracle on 34th Street” this holiday season. The Fulcrum recommends some worthwhile yuletide entertainment that have a bit more of an edge.
Reading Time: 2 minutesTips for making a smooth transition into your post-finals life Photo by Marta Kierkus Exercise and winter sports Embrace the season. Play a game of hockey with friends, go snowshoeing, or hit the slopes for some skiing or snowboarding. The holiday season brings out the kid in everyone, so embrace the opportunity to get out …
Reading Time: 3 minutesDon’t drop the ball by staying in By the time the new year rolls around, you’ve probably spent enough time with your relatives that another night watching TV with them as they fall asleep on the couch hardly seems appealing. Maybe there once was nothing more exciting than seeing the ball drop at midnight, but …
Reading Time: 2 minutesGlögg and more Whether you’re looking for the right red at the end of a long day, or the perfect white to pair with your Christmas turkey, I’ve got you covered. Pelee Island Pinot Noir, $10.95 — There’s nothing better than a glass of red wine at the end of a long winter day. This …
Reading Time: 2 minutesTips for following through on your academic resolutions Photo by Marta Kierkus By the end of every semester, when you have (at least) a month’s worth of readings to do, five papers and four exams to write, and 12 panic attacks lined up, you begin to think: How did I get here? It happens every …
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAdult hot chocolate: Canadian Cocoa This holiday, it’s time to leave the eggnog behind with the ugly Christmas sweaters. A much richer, decidedly more Canadian drink exists, and should be your new go-to holiday cocktail. Canadian Cocoa is simple to make, will warm you up on frigid winter days, and packs a rye whiskey-fuelled boozy …
Reading Time: 2 minutes Clementines, boyfriends, and a golden pig… there’s no formula for tradition My family puts clementines in the bottoms of our stockings, which is pretty much one million times worse than coal because you have to eat them. —Stephanie Piamonte On Christmas Eve, my family heads to my grandmother’s house for supper and gifts …
