I’m sure while all of you are wrapping up your classes all you can think about is wrapping gifts! Yes folks, it’s that time of year again, it’s Christmas Time! So turn on your radios, snuggle up with a blanket by the fire, and let’s get jolly.
Movies
These are the movies you need to watch to prepare yourself for the big day. For some reason, laughing about dysfunctional families helps us appreciate what we have, and look forward to spending time with them.
Home Alone – 1 AND 2.
The Muppets: A Christmas Carol
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Love Actually
Elf
The Santa Clause
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Scrooged
Miracle on 34th Street
A Christmas Story
Drinks
Thank God we’ve got a Starbucks on campus. If you haven’t been there yet, it’s in the arts building in between the Accolades. To help give those warm, fuzzy, holiday feelings, Starbucks has put together some holiday drinks. Here are some of my favourites:
Peppermint Mocha
Gingerbread Latte
Caramel Brulee Latte
Shopping
Of course, we can’t forget everyone’s favourite thing to do in the holidays, and that’s to give. In case you weren’t aware, shopping malls have extended their hours so that everyone can get their shopping done in time. Here are the new extended mall hours, that end on Christmas Eve:
The Eaton Centre
Friday and Saturday: 9:30am-9:30pm
Sunday: 8:30am-6pm
Boxing Day: 8am-8pm
Vaughan Mills
Friday and Saturday: 10am-10pm
Sunday: 9:30am-6pm
Boxing Day: 8am-8pm
Yorkdale Shopping Centre
Friday and Saturday: 9:30am-9:30pm
Sunday: 8:30am-6pm
Boxing Day: 8am-8pm
Fairview Mall
Friday and Saturday: 9:30am-9:30pm
Sunday: 8:30am-6pm
Boxing Day: 8am-8pm
Mississauga Square One
Friday and Saturday: 9:30am-9:30pm
Sunday: 8:30am-6pm
Boxing Day: 8am-8pm
Sherway Gardens
Friday and Saturday: 9:30am-9:30pm
Sunday: 8:30am-6pm
Boxing Day: 8am-8pm
Scarborough Town Centre
Friday and Saturday: 9:30am-9:30pm
Sunday: 8:30am-6pm
Boxing Day: 8am-7pm
On top of giving to our families, it’s important to think of those in need and are less fortunate. Here are some of the charities that are going on during the holidays. Remember, every penny counts:
World Vision Canada: Cooking for Justice
UNICEF: Infant and young child feeding
So, I hope everyone finds what they need here to help get them in the holiday mood. Good luck on all your exams and final assignments, and have a safe and happy holidays!