Christmas
Coal, Fire Engines, and a Blazing Yuletide Dinner
Every week, The Crimson publishes a selection of articles that were printed in our pages in years past.
House Christmas Decorations
Ornaments adorn the Quincy house tree. Quincy dining hall also has dozens of paper snowflakes dangling from the ceiling.
Which House Has the Best Tree?
It's hard to say for sure which house has won Christmas this year. Eliot and Pfoho wowed judges with draped Christmas lights, and Quincy proved to be a real charmer with hand-cut paper snowflakes hanging from the ceiling and a blow-up penguin near the entrance. Currier put up a modest tree, dwarfed perhaps by its massive rooted mascot. (One hesitates to say that Currier's poor Christmas decoration performance is purposefully protesting the deaths of so many of its pine-y brethren.) As part of our own effort to dole out the holiday cheer, Flyby's giving awards to the best houses in each category.
Harvard Partners with Shelter To Bring Holiday Cheer
For the first time in recent memory, Harvard Campus Services and the Harvard Square Homeless Shelter have teamed to bring holiday cheer to Harvard Square’s homeless population.
Where to Shop for the Holidays
Looking for a Christmas/Hanukkah/holiday present for your family or friends? We've found gifts for under $25 from a variety of stores around the Square.
Holiday Gifts That Won’t Leave You Alone Under the Mistletoe
With seven blockmates, three siblings, four final exams, and two papers, shopping for holiday gifts can be both financially straining ...
Vignettes from a New Home
This winter I spent my first Christmas in Louisiana, having moved there with my family—proud Ohioans of almost two decades.
Holiday Narratives
You've seen two holiday narratives already—one in live blog form, the other a flash graphic. For two more, read the following stories about family and tradition.