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Dress up and enjoy a night out, celebrating the arrival of the new year in style. The San Francisco Symphony invites attendees to be creative and wear masks of all shapes and sizes to its annual New Years Eve Masquerade Ball.

Local events to celebrate the new year in style

by Vasudha Rengarajan December 28, 2012

From freshly crafted resolutions to the thrill of the New York ball drop, New Years can be an entertaining event to celebrate with friends and family before going back to school. While kicking back...

Above are all the wet ingredients mixed together before adding the dry ones for a gingerbread dough. This dough can be made into cookies or used to make houses.

Holiday recipe: How to make gingerbread dough

by Jessica Fred Chang December 27, 2012

Castles, knights in shining armor, a great smell, and tons of fun? What better way to spend the holidays than to make some homemade gingerbread? Below is a recipe for a basic gingerbread dough, followed...

A gift basket full of one's favorite chocolate and candy can delight anyone during the Christmas season. Other last-minute, quick gift ideas include enjoyable books and accessories.

Last-minute holiday gift ideas for friends and family

by Maya Jeyendran December 24, 2012

With Christmas and New Years rapidly approaching, last-minute holiday gift shopping has officially begun. If you are in need of a suitable gift for a friend or family member, keep these ideas in mind. 1....

Old newspaper and brown paper shopping bags are a great way to reuse everyday materials as a form of gift-wrapping. A Starbucks “Rekindle” bag and a Tiffany & Co. advertisement from the Wall Street Journal are fashioned into packaging material, ornamented with ribbons, tape, and bows.

Eco-friendly gift-wrapping tips and tricks

by Juhi Gupta and Kaity Gee December 22, 2012

The annual holiday gift-giving season does not have to end with carting trash bags twice your size filled with discarded wrapping paper. Whether you want to reduce your carbon footprint or have your...

Celebrating the holiday season with a variety of lights and colorful displays, downtown San Jose’s Christmas in the Park is a popular place to spend time outdoors with family and explore the nightlife of the area.

Local holiday events to spend the winter break

by Vasudha Rengarajan December 19, 2012

While the end of final exams is often marked by a sigh of relief, the holiday break holds much more than simply a chance to de-stress. Only a short car ride away, many events populate the Bay Area,...

Decorate your Christmas tree using ornaments made from everything from plastic to pinecones. A well-decorated Christmas tree is a beautiful addition to any room.

DIY Christmas decorations: Three easy and creative ideas

by Maya Jeyendran December 15, 2012

If your home is in desperate need of holiday decorations, look no further! Try these simple and affordable ideas to adorn your house. Each item should take between 30 minutes to an hour to create. Card...

Math teacher Lola Muldrew’s advisory participates in the Secret Santa tradition, giving each other gifts inside stockings. Many groups on campus similarly enjoyed giving and receiving presents before the holiday break.

Holiday traditions on campus: Secret Santa

by Anokhi Saklecha & Shannon Su December 9, 2012

Filling out extensive wish lists, sneakily placing gifts into stockings, and anonymously creating mysterious clues describe the long-lived holiday tradition of Secret Santa. Evident from numerous Upper...

Seniors used Nutella and gummy bears as two of their added elements. Their gingerbread food truck was fully equipped with Oreo wheels and gingerbread customers.

Sweet spirit event showcases holiday cheer

by Karen Tu December 6, 2012

The sugary scent of candy permeated the air as students scurried around waving multi-colored frosting coated hands. During long lunch yesterday, all four classes participated in a spirit event in the theme...

Take advantage of the huge holiday sales! Many people got their whole family involved by picking shops that each member wanted to go to.

10 ways to prepare for the holidays

by Nila Banerjee and Urvi Gupta December 5, 2012

Glance over at the calendar hanging on your wall. It's that time of year again when preparations for the coming holidays are in full swing. No matter what you are celebrating, there are 10 ways everyone...

Boots are the perfect shoes to wear in the winter. Through wet and dry weather, they keep your feet warm and cozy while adding a chic look to an outfit.

What to wear on rainy days

by Ayushi Gautam December 2, 2012

As the rainy season begins, many students may have trouble finding alternatives to remain in style amidst the wet weather. However, there are numerous ways to stay fashionable while being warm in the winter. Infinity...

 Turkey salad with apples and cranberries (front) and turkey and cranberry panini are tasty dishes that serve as a great way to use Thanksgiving leftovers. They could both be made for a quick and easy lunch.

Recipe: Three ideas to use Thanksgiving leftovers

by Emily Lin November 24, 2012

Thanksgiving has not only brought us memories, family, and holiday cheer, but also presented us with a refrigerator full of leftovers. Here are three easy recipes using leftovers that will fill your stomach...

Gingerbread Cremé (left) & Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate (right) are two of Starbucks' seasonal favorites during the holidays. Other coffee shops such as Peet's Coffee and Tea also offer delectable hot drinks for the winter.

Hot drinks: Favorites in the holiday season

by Juhi Gupta, Anokhi Saklecha, and Shannon Su November 21, 2012

As the holiday season quickly approaches, warm and tasty beverages are the perfect way to add festivity and joy to your celebrations. Popular coffee shops, such as Starbucks and Peet’s Coffee and Tea,...

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