by Sam Ward ’21 Take what joy these tidings give and gift them back to all who live! Fear and hunger can be adjured next summer; the joy we share must last all winter. For frostbitten souls: “The season is here!” All the scrooges: “Christmas is near!” Grab mittens and scarves lest you bold. Only […]
by Grace O’Connor ’22 The warm light filled the room as the fire crackled Sweet sound of music brought smiles to the faces The smell of cookies floated through the air Darkness and powder snow surrounded the house She laid out all the ornaments on the ground As she smiled and laughed contagiously The serene […]
by Elizabeth McGinn ’21 Snow-roofed colonial revivals, nearly identical except for the colors; candles aglow in each window, welcoming wreaths on the door, twinkling lights hidden in the shrubbery. Walk inside any and there’s a familiar scene; a family gathered around the tree, plaid or snowman pajamas and fuzzy socks, hot chocolate—Peppermint Schnapps for the […]
by Sean Tobin ’20 Behold a lily kneeling, At stable’s cribside stays; With beauteous music peeling, His Child God, he will praise Long after winter days; And for his sons he pledges His help and love always. That light that brightens heaven And plunges down to earth: Which serves as hopeful leaven, Which beckons all […]
by Sam Pellman ’20 “I’ll never make it home!” she sighed. The schedule just changed from a two-hour delay to now four. The snow was falling hard at home. She looked at the TVs where the runways in NY were covered in white. “We haven’t had a white Christmas in years! Why does the weather […]
Snow twirls and dances Lights twinkle in the night sky Santa’s beard glows white by Gabriela Baron ’20 Christmas: the smells of pine trees, nativities, old issue paper. Home. by Clara Howard ’20 A cosmic feeling Not gifted, but loved by all The sense of wonder by Connor Zimmerman ’20 The […]
by Lil Elf ’21 It’s that time of year again. There is an unquantifiable amount of glorious aromas emitting from the oven (or maybe it’s just a candle). With the Christmas season inevitably comes the Christmas goodies. However, some people are victims to the less-than-tasty treats. Although the good most certainly outweigh the bad, the […]
Not having chicken in the alumni salads Alumni closed on Sundays (we will not be silenced) The elevator being down in DiTrag for 3 weeks Late Thanksgiving When the app says that a washer is available but it’s not Seeing ads for all 20 democratic presidential candidates Peter as the new Bachelor (Mike deserved better) […]
Not having chicken in the alumni salads Alumni closed on Sundays (we will not be silenced) The elevator being down in DiTrag for 3 weeks Late Thanksgiving When the app says that a washer is available but it’s not Seeing ads for all 20 democratic presidential candidates Peter as the new Bachelor (Mike deserved better) […]
Dear Tiff and Earl, I was hired to write a new Hallmark movie and am out of ideas. What clichés should I use? Merrily, Clueless at Christmas Dear Clueless, Forget the clichés. Doesn’t anyone ever wonder what happened to that guy that the girl was supposed to marry but then realizes he isn’t right […]