The Peoples Gas Holiday Market embraces Pittsburgh’s diverse culture

By Cassie St. John, Staff Writer • December 5, 2025

From the giant Christmas tree in the middle of PPG Place’s ice rink to Santa’s House at the Heinz Hall Courtyard, downtown Pittsburgh holds many fun events to celebrate the holiday season. One special...

A Guide to Pittsburgh holiday activities for students staying local this winter season 

By Brynn Hanna, Staff Writer  • December 5, 2025

From cultural celebrations to gardens strung with light displays, Pittsburgh features many local festive events for students staying in the area this holiday season.

Column | Run, don’t walk: The Christmas consumerism consuming us all

By Malia Savas, Staff Writer • November 12, 2025

Growing up, I remember eagerly waiting for the first weekend of December. I’d sit on our living room floor and watch for those two big red boxes to come down from the garage. Those big red boxes were...

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.