Culture

Before Christmas Was Christmas: Get to Know The Origins of Our Traditions

We are finally heading into December, so toss out your pumpkins and skeletons and dust off your trees and mistletoes — Christmas season has finally arrived. As we move towards the end of the year, the sound of holiday songs starts to flood the streets, malls start to crowd with eager family members buying gifts, and all products on supermarket shelves get replaced by panettone. Oh, how good it feels to be back to the best time of the year! Holiday spirit has truly started to

Dec 2, 20255 min read

Hanukkah, the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem

This holiday issue could not be complete without the mention of a beautiful event, celebrated by a variety of members of our EABH community: Hanukkah. The word Hanukkah - sometimes spelled Chanukah - means “dedication” in Hebrew. According to the Hebrew calendar, Hanukkah is an eight-day festival celebrated by the Jewish community around November or December. This holiday celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. During the second century BCE, the Sele

Dec 2, 20252 min read

Christmas Traditions In Different Cultures

In the world, many different cultures celebrate the festive season in unison. Different cultures, however, have their own ways of celebrating this holiday. Here are some countries that have unique customs during the holiday season. In Japan, there is a unique yet fun tradition around the end of the year, and that is to eat fried chicken. This began when the American fast-food giant KFC launched a major campaign to enter the Japanese market during the holiday season. It was s

Dec 2, 20252 min read

Christmas: The holiday that reunites what the year had set apart

According to Britannica, the atheist definition of Christmas is “a secular family holiday observed around late December that focuses on traditions … emphasizing themes of generosity and goodwill.” In other words, it is a time to spread love and compassion. However, what if we mistake this time as an excuse for reuniting,ignoring conflicts, and pretending to care? Every year friends and families get together along decorated houses and exchange gifts, acting like everything is

Dec 2, 20253 min read

More Than Just a Holiday: Black Awareness Day

Recently, in December 2023, a law was ratified, making Black Awareness Day an official Brazilian national holiday. November 20th marks one of the most significant dates in the long lasting and resilient fight against oppression experienced by the black community in Brazil. It is celebrated in honor of Zumbi dos Palmares, the leader of Quilombo dos Palmares , a settlement of free and escaped enslaved people in the northwestern region of the country, during the late 1600’s. Al

Dec 2, 20252 min read

The Origin of Santa Claus

Christmas is a celebration of Jesus Christ’s birthday. If that's the case, how does Santa fit into the narrative? Santa Claus is known for being a symbol of Christmas: a cheerful old man with red clothes that brings gifts to children who’ve behaved well throughout the year. However, he has not always been portrayed as such. The name “Santa” comes from Saint Nicholas, a Greek bishop born 280 AD in the region that is now Turkey. Nicholas came from a wealthy family and rece

Dec 2, 20252 min read

EABH’s Halloween: One of the Most Acclaimed Events EABH Hosts Yearly

Every year, EABH hosts a Halloween Party in which Parents, Students, and Guests are invited to attend. In order for such to attend, they must secure their tickets, which are commonly sold through a platform called Sympla. However, EABH always announces clearly how you can attain your tickets through announcements in Google Classroom, Instagram posts, announcements on WhatsApp groups, and even Wednesday What. And this year it couldn't be any different. Every significant inform

Oct 29, 20252 min read

Is “The Life of a Show Girl” Taylor Swift's Downfall?

Taylor Swift is a well-known international popstar with an outstanding and lasting career that conquered many fans around the globe. She is best known for her lyricism, and according to her fans, she is a lyrical genius, often praised for music's storytelling and emotional depth. As one of the best-selling musicians of all time, Taylor Swift inevitably faces criticism, something she has experienced since her debut album in 2006. . Taylor Swift has been in the industry for 19

Oct 27, 20253 min read