Global Holiday Traditions: A Peek Into how the International Students at Saint Leo Celebrate the Winter Holidays.
Whether celebrating in the snow or on a warm tropical island, Christmas and New Year’s Day celebrations vary based on cultures.
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Top 10 Holiday Classics Old and New
This year is finally coming to an end and we can feel the world slowly starting to let out a big sigh of relief as the holiday season approaches. Even though we are still facing a lot of obstacles at the end of 2021, most people don’t want to let the weight of the world take away the Christmas spirit. So, like every year, we’re going to put on our Santa hats and revisit the most loved classics, new holiday albums, and singles.
November, Month of the Holy Souls
In the Catholic tradition, November is often referred to as the Month of the Holy Souls.
Family, Faith, and Fellowship: Saint Leo Christmas Traditions
Our most precious memories are oftentimes tied to time spent with family and friends, to time spent giving to others, and to time spent reflecting on the true nature of the Christmas season. Here are some favorite Christmas traditions and memories from members of the Saint Leo University community.
Track by Track: A Review of Bruno Mars’ and Anderson .Paak’s “An Evening with Silk Sonic
Bruno Mars took a long hiatus after the release of his wildly successful studio album, “24k Magic,” in 2016. However, this year, he made a comeback with neo-soul, funk, and hip-hop artist Anderson .Paak to deliver the sounds of the 70’s packaged in a nine-track project. Released on Nov. 12, the album charted number one on Billboard’s R&B charts, and 2nd behind Taylor Swift’s “Red” on the all-genre chart.
Pollyanna: the story of a student-run production
The 2021 student-run production of “Pollyanna” is scheduled to go on stage in early December with 2 shows on Saturday, Dec. 4 starting at 2:00P.M. and 7:00P.M., and one show on Sunday, Dec. 5 from 5:00P.M.-7:00P.M. The performance will be held in the Black Box Theatre in Benedictine Hall, on Saint Leo’s University Campus.
Thanksgiving for International Students
Thanksgiving is an exciting weekend of the year in which you eat until you have to unbutton your pants and share lovely memories with your loved ones, but that might not be the case for everyone that is not American.
Diwali Celebration
Diwali is mostly celebrated in India and Nepal and it is the festival of lights. It is a five-day celebration of the victory of light over darkness. During Diwali, people perform worship ceremonies to Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. Because the festival falls on the same day as the Hindu New Year, it is connected with an opportunity to start again.
Holiday Events on Campus/Local Events
Thanksgiving is upon us, and it is a time of celebration. It is a moment to reunite with family and friends and be reminded of all the little (or big) things that we are grateful for. If you are an international student who cannot go home during these days, or you are just staying on campus, here are a list of activities, times, and places to keep you busy during this off-time.
End of the Year Performances for Theater and Music
Annually, Saint Leo University has a series of music and theater productions held by the music and theater programs. The university’s end of the year performance has already begun on the school’s main campus, auditions have passed, and the choir has been settled on. But this does not mean that the theater and music programs are done with their performances. There are still upcoming concerts, and everybody is invited
