The best way to ward off consumerism this Christmas season is to give thanks for what you already have and savor the holiday that celebrates gratitude: Thanksgiving. In Nathanael Meadowcroft’s Oct. 27 piece titled “Jingle bells before the turkey sells,” he argues that Americans don’t need to wait until after Thanksgiving to turn on Christmas...
It’s not even November, but I’m already listening to Christmas music. Yes, Thanksgiving is still a month away, and according to societal norms I ought to wait until after the American-only holiday to delight my ears with Christmas cheer. But one month out of 12 is not enough time to fully enjoy the most wonderful...
Hillsdale College’s 1844 Society is spreading out the gratitude, after holding a week of demonstrations leading up to Thursday’s annual “Day of Thanks.” With Thanksgiving right around the corner, the society named this week the “Week of Thanks” to help students appreciate the contributions of their donors and peers, who have made education at Hillsdale...
Putting the more unusual opinions aside, four students gave their passionate take on the correct time to begin playing Christmas music.