Everyone knows how famous Hollywood, Bollywood, and other film industries around the world are for making movies that leave an impact on viewers. Eye-catching scenery paired with the phenomenal acting of the cast yield a captivating movie that people enjoy. New York City, California, and countries in Europe are popular spots for moviemakers. But did…
Juneteenth (June 19th) is an official annual holiday to celebrate the legal end of slavery in the US. After many recent racially motivated attacks, this seems like a sigh of relief for many. On June 19, 1865, American troops arrived in Texas and informed enslaved people that the civil war had ended and slavery had…
Are you looking for something to make your Christmas special this year? Do you want to make the finale of 2019 dazzling and memorable? If yes, then the Noël Christmas Light Park and Market is the place for you! Noël Christmas is Calgary’s only (and Canada’s largest) indoor light park and Christmas market that will…
A twist on the classic paper snowflakes, these trihexaflexagons will leave you mesmerized by their multiple sides and kaleidoscopic effect. Hexaflexagons are polygons with multiple faces, discovered by Arthur Stone in 1939. They can be made out of paper, then pinched and turned out to reveal the other sides. Being hexagons, they can easily be…
Recipes Chocolate Crinkles II Source 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 cups white sugar 1/2 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar In a bowl, mix together cocoa, white sugar, and vegetable oil. Beat in eggs, and…
Where did the most popular shopping day of the year get its name from?
Here is a list of one wacky holiday for every day in May! May 1: International Labour Day May 2: National Truffles Day May 3: National Day of Prayer May 4: National Star Wars Day May 5: Cinco de Mayo May 6: National Lemonade Day May 7: National Roast Leg of Lamb Day May 8:…
Here are some of this weekend’s event listings— lots of performances and shopping sprees, just in time for the weekend after Black Friday! Shall we splurge to our heart’s content? Calgary Expo Holiday Market When: November 25 from 10:00 AM-6:00 PM and November 26 from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Where: Hall B/C, BMO Centre, Stampede Park Cost:…
-Rosie Zhao This is dedicated to all the volunteers devoting their time towards holiday initiatives across the city. These festive events would not be as memorable for families if not for all of your hard work! Thank you! Featured Image Source: (1)
After the backlash surrounding Starbucks’ holiday cup from last year, which featured no holiday or Christmasy imagery, patrons are freaking out again over what many thought was the new 2016 design. Being called out as an attack against Christmas, and by extension, Christian tradition. Do people really have nothing better to complain about? First and foremost, the…
Happy Army Day everybody! Did YOU know that today is Army day? I posed this question to a lot of my friends, and their answers mainly consisted of… “no”‘. I was also unaware of this day of appreciation until recently, and it’s safe to say that the significance of those who form the army is…
This time of the year is always jam-packed with celebrations, and for many, New Year’s Eve festivities are one of the last celebrations to take place in this holiday season before we must grudgingly drag ourselves back to school and hunker down for exams. That being said, I’ve resolved to spend this New Year’s Eve…
Throughout the holiday season continuing a vegan lifestyle becomes increasingly difficult. Chocolates, cakes and other seemingly delicious treats are in abundance, and it can be annoying to have to miss out on enjoying the snacks along with everyone else. However, just because you may be a vegan, does not mean you have to miss out…
Everyone knows that February 14th is Valentine’s Day; the day where movie theatres, restaurants and virtually every other thinkable “date location” are filled to the brim. Little do many people know about the origins of the day and the unfortunate tale of St. Valentine, the saint whose feast day is celebrated that same day, and…
‘Tis the season for some great wintery holiday quotes, so without further ado, here are some of the best I have found after tirelessly searching around the net. Enjoy and get into the Christmas spirit! 🙂 “Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.” Victor Hugo “Holidays are about experiences and people,…