The holidays are just around the corner. Christmas trees are being decorated, and the bells are ringing. Aside from Christmas, we have approximately 16 days to do whatever we want. So, how are we going to utilize this free time? Today, I’ll be looking through the things I believe should be done on your spare…
It’s that time of year again. With less than a week left until Christmas, people are rushing to buy their last minute gifts. If you’re like me, than you probably also find yourself rushing around, or just don’t have too much time to get gifts. So for those out there in need of some last…
Yes, I’m aware the title to this post is probably really confusing. What I’m trying to convey is that we must embrace the holiday season, not just the idea of the holiday season, or the stereotypes of the holiday season. This winter and this Christmas, I challenge you to live in the moment. To live…
The best ways to donate to charity this Christmas Christmas is approaching–and to be quite honest, most of us already have plenty of “stuff.” I certainly have nothing that I particularly need (though I’ll always have some things that I desire), but Christmas spending can still be put to good use. Rather than buying yet…
If you haven’t already watched this fantastic YouTube video, you are missing out on one of the most popular Christmas videos this year. WestJet impacted many passengers by allowing them to wish for anything for Christmas from Santa. Once they asked Santa for their present, the WestJet staff shopped quickly for the gifts at Best…
Yes, it’s that time of year again. The time where malls are crazy, radio stations play Christmas music incessantly and bratty children can be heard begging for toys from miles away. This may seem like a cynical way to look at the most marketed holiday known to the western world, but don’t get me wrong, I’m…
When I was little, the only thing that ever made an appearance on my Christmas list were toys, toys and oh, even more toys. I had absolutely no desire whatsoever for anything else and all other non-toys that I ended up receiving, went straight to the back of my closet. The last few years, however,…
Snow is covering the ground. Christmas lights are twinkling. Trees all decked out are becoming a common sight in living room windows. Christmas music is being blasted in the malls and on the radio 24/7 (if you listen to lite 95.9 that is). Malls are becoming increasingly busy; yes folks, the holidays are upon us.…
It is 21 days until Christmas. The first advent already passed, some Christmas fanatics have already finished Christmas shopping, some have just started, and some lay it off until last minute. No matter what type of person, everyone agrees they love a good Christmas tree – decorating it is so much fun! But every time…
It’s nearly Christmas, and we all know that means Christmas parties. I don’t know about you but ever since I can remember, I have been doing a classroom secret Santa. I absolutely love giving presents out to people because I love to make people smile and show I care. I always try to make sure…
Four weeks until Christmas holidays… For starters, if you are a Youth Central volunteer, there are already tons of Christmas-related projects, so it’s close. Here’s a nice timelapse video to jump-start the festive spirit. My YAA colleagues have already brainstormed their Christmas blog post ideas, so go check ’em blog posts out once they get…
A pressing issue always returns to cause debate around the season of the Yuletide. I was reminded of this during a Friday stroll around the mall. I was in a store when this thought came into my head — to be more specific, my ears. It came out the speakers, arrogantly being played without a…
Remembrance Day is perhaps the most serious occasion of the year. It is at this time that we give thanks and recognize those who sacrificed their lives so that generations in the future may have better ones. We wear our poppies and give our respects, but nobody remembers to mention those who are sitting at…
With the fast approach of Remembrance Day, quite often the only thought pounding in many of our minds is the long weekend that is unavoidably linked with the national holiday. Better yet, more class time will be missed for the Remembrance Day assembly. How eventful can November get?! At least that was the view I’ve…
It’s been almost a week since Halloween, and most of the good candy from your stash is almost gone, leaving misfit pieces of marshmallow ghosts and other undesirables. Now, the most common solution to the leftover candy dilemma is just to throw it out, but there were way better solutions than to just trash those…