Holidays

Ireland holds centuries-old superstitions and unique beliefs. They celebrate New Year’s with many symbolic traditions. Here are some common Irish traditions you can use to ring in the New Year in Celtic fashion. Spring Cleaning Spring cleaning might seem quite early for December or January, but for the Irish, a tidy space = a tidy […]

As the new year is rapidly approaching, it’s always important to take time and reflect on everything you have done this year. This time of year is always best to recognize your successes and failures and decide your goals for the new year.  Reflecting on your year will remind you what you are most proud […]

Nigerians love to celebrate the holidays with faith, family, and food. Immerse yourself in the culture and learn how Nigerians celebrate Christmas! Attend Church Service On Christmas morning, Nigerians attend joyous church services and sing praises and thanks to God. There are also dancing and Christmas carols during services. After service, friends and family share […]

The end of the semester can be a chaotic transition for the holiday season. Here’s how you can destress from school and work and mentally and financially prepare for the holidays. 1. Finishing up exams and Assignments By this time of the semester, most students are feeling drained. A strong effort will help improve your […]

The holidays are a time for showering loved ones with attention and thoughtful gifts. However, as students and early career professionals, our busy schedules make us forget that we deserve a nice gift as well—even if that gift is from ourselves! There is no shame in buying yourself a holiday gift, especially presents that are […]

The office holiday party is a huge opportunity to network with your coworkers and get to know your boss better before the new year begins. Unfortunately, it isn’t everyone’s favourite event. It can feel awkward to meet up outside of work hours, especially if you don’t have much in common with your coworkers. Not to […]

With the holiday season approaching, many of us are scrambling to get things done. It can be an exhausting time of the year, but these tips will help you get all your tasks done ahead of time, so you aren’t struggling to finish everything before the holiday break.  You can guarantee that you won’t be […]

Halloween is an exciting and spooky holiday for many people. Some people’s love for Halloween goes beyond the coloured candies or witch costumes—instead, people enjoy the festivities. How many holidays exist where people can dress up in funky costumes, wear ridiculous makeup, or gorge on delicious, sweet treats? When exploring different careers, those who love […]

With the Civic long weekend coming up, give yourself a break from work and find time to relax. Working and maintaining a stable job can cause a lot of stress and exhaustion so when you get the opportunity to take some time off, take advantage of it.  Most people will spend all their money on […]

As the New Year comes around, you may have New Years’ Resolutions that you want to achieve this year.  You might have big goals such as starting a side hustle or business. Additionally, you might have smaller goals including trying to eat healthy or exercise more often. It can be daunting to try to reach […]

The holiday season can be a joyful time, but also stressful one as well. For some people, socializing can be anxiety-provoking, but luckily there are tools and techniques that can help combat those feelings. Social anxiety, as defined by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), is being fearful of social situations due to […]

Secret Santa is a classic office holiday tradition. Depending on your luck, you’ll either be paired with someone you know really well, or, get stuck with the new temp to whom you’ve said ‘hello’ to maybe once in a team meeting. If this happens, how do you give them a gift they’ll actually like and […]