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Valentine’s Day? More Like Galentine’s Day!
With this year's Valentine's Day festivities coming to a close, Hamber students shared what they did to celebrate this joyous time of year. While for some, this might have meant going out with that special someone, having dinner with family, or relaxing by themselves, many students chose to celebrate this Valentine’s Day with their gal pals! But, what is Galentine's Day? What’s its significance? And how can you celebrate it?
Hamberites’ Christmas Wishlists Unwrapped
From classroom decorations to annual festive events, there's no shortage of holiday cheer filling the air at Hamber. Exchanging gifts during the holiday offers a unique opportunity for friends to share their holiday wishes and celebrate the festive season together. Looking for gift ideas (for a friend, or maybe just to add to your wish list)? These Hamberites know exactly what they’re asking for this holiday season; take some inspiration!
REVIEW | Hallmark Hits: The Top Holiday Movies Of 2024
Every year, as the holiday season rolls around, viewers are bombarded with new Christmas-themed content. From the typical Hallmark story of saving the Christmas spirit to a new Netflix drama, there’s always something to watch, whether you celebrate Christmas or not. So sit back, grab some popcorn, and try out one of these festive flicks!
Holiday Events in Vancouver
This December, Vancouver is bustling with a variety of fun holiday events that anyone can experience!
HOLIDAY EXCLUSIVE: Q&A with Santa Claus
Nest reporter Austin Witter (12) speaks with Santa Claus on all things Christmas.
HOLIDAY EXCLUSIVE: Q&A with the Grinch
Nest reporter Jeffrey Chan (11) speaks with the infamous Grinch on all things Christmas.
OPINION | All I Want For Christmas Is Royalties
November first. You walk into the grocery store, hoping to score some discount Halloween candy. And then you hear it. The flashy 13-note opening that signals the beginning of the holiday season. Year after year, Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” plays from millions of speakers across the globe. We’ve all heard the song, with its stellar vocals and pleasing melody. But how did it come to be?
REVIEW | Six Movies for the Holiday Season
Here are six movies to cozy up to over the winter break. Happy holidays!
Stanley Park Train Reopens After 4 Years of Intermittent Cancellation
The Stanley Park miniature train is a star attraction of Vancouver, welcoming 200,000 visitors annually. The 15 minute ride has a brightly decorated trail with themed seasonal events such as the Easter Train, Ghost Train, and the Bright Lights train. Bright Lights is the most popular of the themes.
Hamberites And Their Holiday Food Traditions
From intense baking competitions to spinning coin-filled bread, Hamberites partake in a huge variety of food-centered, seasonal traditions. With Winter Break fast approaching, students and staff are gearing up for another holiday season full of culture, cuisine, family and friends.
Third Year of Vancouver’s Fireworks Ban
2023 marks the third year of the City of Vancouver’s consumer fireworks ban. The bylaw, which was initially proposed by City Councillor Pete Fry, took effect on Nov. 1, 2020, and stated that “the sale and use of fireworks by the general public is no longer permitted in Vancouver,” with certain exceptions.
Hamberites on Christmas Music: When It Should Start, Their Favourites, and Mariah Carey
What are Hamberites’ opinions on holiday tunes? Do they think Christmas music should be blasted from every radio station earlier? Or is it overrated? If so, what other songs have they been playing on repeat for the festive season?
Top Holiday Events in Vancouver
This holiday season, Vancouver is filled with various fun and festive events to enjoy with friends and family alike.
Canada marks the Second Annual Day For Truth and Reconciliation
Sept. 30, 2022, marks the second annual day for Truth and Reconciliation. It is recognized as a federal statutory holiday to commemorate and celebrate Indigenous peoples. After being first declared Orange Shirt Day in 2021, it has been renamed to Truth and Reconciliation Day, but continues to hold the same meaning of honouring and remembering Indigenous communities.
Five Holiday Attractions Around Vancouver
As winter approaches, Vancouverites may be wondering what festive activities are open this year.
Diwali, Explained
Coined as the festival of lights, the lights are symbolic to welcome the Gods and Goddesses into homes.
Supply Chain Struggles Hit The Holidays
The holiday season is here, but buyers may be finding empty shelves and inflated prices in place of gifts for friends and family. The pandemic, among other factors, has wreaked havoc on global supply chains, leading to shortages of anything and everything.