Holiday Parties
Holiday Parties are themed community socials that offer students a chance to relax, celebrate, and enjoy festive snacks and activities together. Think of them as upgraded Coffee Socials — with decorations, special food, and optional seasonal activities.
🧩 What They Are
Each Holiday Party could include some set of:
- Themed food or drinks (e.g. hot chocolate, candy canes, Halloween candy)
- Optional activities (e.g. pumpkin carving, crafts, games)
- Decorations to match the theme
- The same friendly, drop-in vibe as a Coffee Social
📌 Examples
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Halloween Hang (2023–2024)
Featured pumpkin carving, costume contest, Halloween candy, and themed decor in a casual social space. -
End-of-Term Social (2022–2023)
Featured hot chocolate, candy canes, and a cozy atmosphere to celebrate the end of exams.
⚠️ Things to Consider
Use Culturally Inclusive Language
Not all students celebrate the same holidays, so it's important to keep language and themes welcoming and inclusive:
- Use terms like "Holiday Social" or "End-of-Term Party" instead of "Christmas Party"
- Avoid assumptions about what students celebrate or don’t celebrate
- Opt for seasonal themes over religious ones (e.g. snowflakes, lights, pumpkins)