A collection of stories outlining the liminal space of trying to be both “Indian” and “Canadian” enough during the holidays inspired by Edward Said’s postcolonialism. ਜੈਸਮੀਨ ਕੌਰ ਗਰਚਾ | Jasmine…
Tag: holidays
Light After Darkness: The Significance of Diwali
Embrace the spirit of Diwali: Unity, Joy and Celebration Amandeep Kaur (she/her) // Contributor Tin Raganit (they/them) // Illustrator Diwali, called Bandi Chhor Divas in Sikhi and Dipawali in Jainism,…
Airplane Mode
Airplane Mode Single in the skies Being single is something I’ve always been good at. In a few months, I will have been single for the past six years, and…
Score the Perfect Gift
What to gift an athlete or sports fanatic for the holidays Jenna Luscombe (She/Her) // Contributor Shruti Karthikeyan (She/Her) // Illustrator Shopping for athletes and sports fans can often feel…
Buying the Holidays
It’s time to buy presents again, but not everyone is on board HELEN CHEN (SHE/HER) // CONTRIBUTOR Any student who grew up in the West associates holidays with money —…
December Aesthetics
By the Fireside: Not all of us see the winter holiday as three weeks to run around throwing piles of snow at each other. Sometimes, all we really want are calm, warm evenings with family and friends, sharing hot chocolate, marshmallows and stories.
Letters of Gratitude
My beloved Winter Solstice,
I hold such a soft spot in my heart for you. I used to see you as just words on a calendar, unaware of all you had to offer. Now I think back to the first time I honoured you and I’m overflowing with love and gratitude. You gave me the opportunity to hold space for myself when I felt so alone in my grief. You also remind me of the blessings of rest and receiving.
Holiday Gift Guide: As Told by the Stars
The holidays are quickly approaching, and you’re unsure what to purchase your pal as a way to say thank you for listening to your gripes about dating, school and work. An avid hobbyist western astrologist, I provide gift suggestions that reject cisnormativity based on the twelve zodiac signs.
The Shape-Shifting Santa Claus
A Black man with a white beard and a soft pot-belly enters your home through the chimney in the middle of the night. What happens next? Lexi Mellish-Mingo // Contributor…