University calendars have deep ties to the history of Christianity in the United States, as well as its presence as a majority religious demographic. It’s difficult to imagine a college […]
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San Luis Obispo celebrates Hanukkah downtown
The San Luis Obispo community celebrated the first night of Hanukkah on Dec. 7 with the lighting of a public menorah in front of Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa and a march through the Farmers’ Market downtown.
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WATCH: Hearst Castle Prepares for Annual Holiday Twilight Tour
Located on a historic estate in San Simeon, Hearst Castle is a well-known destination on the central coast. Each year, the castle’s seasonal Holiday Twilight Tour gives guests a chance […]
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SLO Botanical Garden brings back ‘Nature Nights’ for a second year
In 2022, over 9,000 people visited the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden for an evening of lights, art and nature, according to SLO Botanical Garden executive director Janine Stillman. This […]
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Cambria Christmas Market detiene las ventas de boletos debido a controversia local
El artículo fue originalmente escrito en Inglés. La traducción en Español fue hecha por Mieke Esparza. El evento anual Cambria Christmas Market estará cerrado al público por segundo año consecutivo […]
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Halloween during a pandemic: How students are celebrating and following COVID-19 guidelines for the holiday
Students will be forced to get creative this year for October’s annual Halloween celebration. Due to COVID-19, regulations have been enforced to ensure a safe weekend for students and residents alike.
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How two friends celebrated the end of Ramadan while quarantined
Cal Poly students adapted to California’s stay-at-home order throughout the month of Ramadan, culminating in celebration for Eid al-Fitr May 23, the “Festival of Breaking the Fast.” Ramadan is a […]
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Some working students face limited time off during holiday breaks
Many students look forward to winter break not only for a few weeks without a midterm, but also for going home to spend time with family and friends. The story is different for many working college students, though.
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Students build a life-sized motorized advent calendar for the Cambria Christmas Market
On Nov. 29, the Cambria Christmas Market debuted a life-sized motorized advent calendar — a new feature designed, engineered and constructed by Cal Poly students. Mechanical engineering seniors Sigrid Derickson, Oma Skyrus, […]
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European-style Christmas market brings holiday cheer to Cambria
Dirk Winter, nicknamed “Mr. Christmas,” created the Cambria Christmas Market after being inspired by the European markets.
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The ultimate holiday playlist
Some people have waited since Halloween for it be socially acceptable to listen to holiday music. For some, the classics are the only true holiday songs, the kind carolers sing […]