Christmas Archives - The Pitt News

A Good Hill to Die On // Merry and Bright

By Sierra O’Neil, Staff Writer • December 6, 2024

This edition of “A Good Hill to Die On” discusses how we should be spending this long awaited holiday break.

‘Christmas Day at Pitt’ gathers community for free meals, clothes and gifts

By Spencer Levering, Senior Staff Writer • December 8, 2023

From holiday decorations to songs from the Salvation Army’s band, Gabby DeMarchi said during Christmas Day at Pitt, “the spirit is there.” “Towers and The Eatery are kind of turned into a little...

Whoville pop-up bar brings ‘The Grinch’ to Oakland

By Punya Bhasin, Contributing Editor • December 6, 2022

With shiny ornaments and glistening snowflakes, the holidays are here in Oakland, and the Whoville pop-up bar wants to provide some Christmas spirits — literally.

Editorial | It’s November, not Christmas

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • November 11, 2022

November is way too early to begin Christmas celebrations — don’t forget about Thanksgiving!

Beat end-of-semester stress with Pittsburgh holiday markets and activities

By Sarah Demchak, Staff Writer • December 1, 2021

The holiday season has begun, along with the end-of-semester study cramming sessions. Take a break from school stress and partake in some holiday fun during these last few weeks on campus.

Capel tries to keep program human amidst pandemic basketball

By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor • December 7, 2020

The question: “Is it difficult for players and coaches to be so focused on basketball right now, at a time when most people — college students in particular — are at home relaxing and celebrating the holidays?” The answer: yes.

Opinion | Thanksgiving not needed before getting into the holiday spirit

By Anne Marie Yurik, Staff Columnist • November 18, 2019

Thanksgiving as a “you can now listen to holiday music” rite of passage is pointless, and considering how few people in the world actually celebrate Thanksgiving, it doesn’t make sense, either.

Christmas consumerism doesn’t make for war

By Noah Manalo | For The Pitt News • December 8, 2017

It’s not truly Christmastime in my family until we’re forced out into the cold for an impromptu caroling session around the neighborhood. Afterward, we’ll drive Downtown for an evening of ice-skating...

Students contend with Christmas

By Rose Luder | Staff Writer • December 8, 2017

The Cathedral of Learning is adorned with tinsel and stringed lights, Schenley Plaza is lined with luminescent Christmas trees and holiday songs can be heard in almost every building on campus. For...

Christmas: the most wonderful two months of the year

By Alexis Buncich | For The Pitt News • November 15, 2017

Based on my friends’ Snapchats, the last moments before the Christmas season ended the night of Halloween. Everyone was still getting into their Halloween candy when suddenly, the clock struck midnight...