The Christmas season has arrived and around the world many people are getting ready to celebrate the most joyful holiday of the year. "Christmas is one of the best holidays because all my family gets together and we enjoy each other’s company," said CSUSB student Alba Valdez. Different cultures have their own unique traditions in which they celebrate Christmas. In Latin America, “Las Posadas” or "hospitality," refers to the inn in the story of the birth of Jesus. They are a Catholic tradition commonly celebrated in Mexico and Guatemala. "Where I live, we have Posadas where the people in the city get together; it is a big tradition," said Valdez. Valdez said people walk in … [Read more...] about Latin American Christmas Traditions
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Students reflect on their V-Day expectations
By Adrian Carlos |Staff Writer| Empty promises, frustration due to gift prices and anxiety can ruin what should be a wonderful Valentine's Day. Our campus has a wide variety of personalities, all of which are conscious of our financial situation as students. Not to worry gentlemen. I asked some of the ladies of CSUSB what their thoughts and expectations were on the holiday and they had plenty to say about their Valentine's Day expectations. What is the expected amount that a guy should spend on a date? Students like Hannah Beban and Jennifer Gomez agree that $50 to $100 should be enough to cover most of the cost for a nice Valentine's Day date. Thoughtful and … [Read more...] about Students reflect on their V-Day expectations
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