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Is It A Christmas Film?

By Graham Jones, Arts Writer, News For U Producer December 24, 2023

  It’s once again the time of year to crack open the vault of Christmas movies and celebrate the holidays around the TV. Of course, this always comes with conflict, as some films that feature...

The masked killer (Courtesy of IMDb)

‘Thanksgiving’: Being Eaten up by Audiences Everywhere

By Audrey Hall, Arts Writer November 23, 2023

  The newest slasher film is out, and it’s an absolute hit with critics and audiences alike. “Thanksgiving” was released on Nov. 17, and saw immediate success earning $10.2 million in...

The Royal Ballet in Peter Wrights interpretation of The Nutcracker (2018) (Photo via Why The Royal Ballet love preforming The Nutcracker on YouTube)

‘The Nutcracker’ History and What We Can Learn From It

By Haley Freeman, Arts Writer December 25, 2022

  'Tis the season for our favorite holiday traditions. Starting Dec. 1, radios are tuned to holiday channels, homes are decorated with lights and nutcrackers, and Tchaikovsky is played in shopping...

UMFA Holiday Market (Photo by Kaylee McElle | Courtesy UMFA)

UMFA’s Holiday Market Returns to Pre-Pandemic Brilliance

By India Bown, Arts Writer December 8, 2021

UMFA’s Annual Holiday Market is Back In the spirit of the season, the Utah Museum of Fine Arts hosts an annual Holiday Market, showcasing local artists’ works for visitors to purchase. Unable to...

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Pioneer Theatre Company’s ‘Holiday Scene Shoppe’ Brings Holiday Spirit to Salt Lake City

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor November 18, 2020

  It feels as though many people in our community are already in the holiday spirit. The first snow in Salt Lake City opened the floodgates to start playing classic Christmas songs, preparing gift...

University combined choirs winter concert, Friday Feb. 19, 2016. (Mike Sheehan | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Holiday Throwback: Singing Sacred Texts

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor January 15, 2019

  In recent years, one of the biggest debates during the holiday season is the “war on Christmas,” a tug-of-war between the secular and the sacred in our society. The inclusivity of the words...

The American Red Cross blood drive was held Feb. 5, 2014 at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. The blood donated will be sent to a Red Cross blood component laboratory where it is processed into several components; red blood cells, plasma, platelets and/or cryoprecipitate. A single blood donation may help up to three different people. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ashlee Galloway)

Give the Gift of Charity This Christmas: Organizations Worth Your Dime

By Adelina Whitten December 6, 2018

  Black Friday and Cyber Monday are an excuse to spend copious amounts of money. An old co-worker of mine spent more than $1,000 on clothing alone during the Thanksgiving scramble. One’s hard-earned...

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“Pinkalicious” is Visually Captivating and Adorable

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor December 5, 2018

Familiar holiday jingles now ring through every store, the glow of the neighborhood’s lights reflect across the snow and the air carries the undeniably festive smell of pine trees. Garb and decor fall...

“Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley:” Perfect for the Posh and the Pleb Alike

“Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley:” Perfect for the Posh and the Pleb Alike

By Madge Slack December 1, 2018

  Do you ever get sick of the endless tirade of nutcrackers and leg lamps? Do you shudder inwardly when every car commercial plays “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” for the latest year, in the...

(Photo by: Cara MacDonald | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Save Money, Give Better

By Adelina Whitten November 15, 2018

  Thanksgiving is right around the corner, which also means that the busiest shopping season of the year is upon us. Family and friends rush to buy the perfect presents nearly two months before...