By Melissa UnluDec 250
Thirty-four years ago, Home Alone 1 and 2 dominated the market as the most successful Christmas franchise. The films feature an 8-year-old Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin). In the first movie, Kevin awakens to an empty house. In the second, he lands in a completely different city. In both, he had all the...
By Melissa UnluDec 240
“A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens is a short novella first published on December 19, 1843. The first edition sold out by Christmas Eve. Dickens wrote “A Christmas Carol” during the Victorian era where social injustices were shown through the horrors of the poor and working class. These novels such as Oliver...
By Samantha Torres-LozanoDec 190
The holidays are a magical time to spread cheer, share kindness and make a lasting difference in the lives of others. As we enjoy the festive atmosphere and connect with friends and family, it’s also a wonderful opportunity to share the joy with those facing challenges. Whether you want to make a significant...
By Pam CrawfordDec 160
Graphic by Cali Adams Save your coins & excuses with these cheap gift ideas As the holiday season approaches, our bank accounts get smaller and so do our gift budgets. If you’re trying to save some cash this year, while keeping the spirit alive, here are some budget-friendly gift ideas suitable for...
By Melissa UnluDec 50
Nestled in the bustling city of Houston are three unique gardens providing serene escapes and stunning photo opportunities. Each location offers a unique blend of natural beauty, thoughtful design and cultural significance, perfect for not-so-average holiday snapshots. Take a different approach this holiday season...
By Gauraangi GuptaDec 30
Fuzzy season is almost here, and winter break is right around the corner. It’s time to get into cute, warm sweaters and knee-high boots to go out and enjoy the most wonderful time of the year! To save Coogs some time in looking, here’s a list of places you can check out to make the most of your winter...
By Julianne GutierrezNov 260
The holidays put so much stress on everyone. From trying to get the right ingredients to make viral Thanksgiving dishes to finding the best Black Friday deals and dealing with families who cannot take no for an answer, it’s all a hassle. Holidays like Thanksgiving amplify personal questions, requests or political...
By Larsha FlowersNov 250
November and December are the official holiday months–reserved for family, friends and everyone’s favorite dinner party personality. Usually, at this time, social calendars are filled with brunches, late lunches, dinners and bar or coffee dates. No matter what kind of a gathering it is, chances are you will be...
By Nancy AnekeDec 180
Graphic by: Logan Linder Cookies are great to bake and eat on every special occasion, especially Christmas. The holidays are usually spent in the kitchen whipping the batter and cutting the flattened dough into trees or snowflakes. Get into the spirit of this holiday tradition by taking the quiz below to find...
By Mahdiya BhiwandiwalaDec 150
Graphic by: Logan Linder The most wonderful time of the year is right around the corner! Christmas is all about togetherness, festivities, love and celebrations. Celebrations like these call for gifts, be it big or small. One of the most common and popular Christmas traditions is the hanging of stockings. These...
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