Personal traditions can be a balm to the soul in a hectic world. In this new volume for 2020, Attic on Eighth contributor Sarai Seekamp shares family traditions tied to her beloved grandmother.
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In her first contribution to The Attic, writer Caitlin Carroll reflects on avoiding sadness when spending holidays alone, and the act of creating new traditions for one's own, with a list of achievable activities to partake in the season.
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A closer look at classic Christmas carols, many of which are famously written by non-Christians, can reveal the fears and concerns that arise for diaspora communities at Christmas time.
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Looking at the festive season, Editor in Chief Olivia Gündüz-Willemin and Creative Director Raquel Reyes share their holiday style at home, from everyday relaxation to family meals, keeping comfort and personal expression in mind the entire way.
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With the looming pressure of the holidays to feel together and cheerful, Attic writer Jessica Armstrong reflects on holidays when one is living on their own, and how to embrace the season for ourselves.
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As we get deeper into the winter season, Attic writers discuss the new holiday staple: the holiday films made directly for your personal screen.
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In this third volume of our Holiday Traditions series, founding Attic member Amy Richardson brings us with her to a candlelit carol service.
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Launching a new series on creating your own holiday traditions, Editor-in-Chief Olivia Gündüz-Willemin delves into all things Saint Nicolas, concentrating on her chosen family’s Swiss traditions.
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Settling into hectic December activities, The Attic on Eighth gets together to chat about our favorite seasonal watches both past and present.
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Welcoming the final month of the year (and decade!!), Creative Director Raquel Reyes shares an easy to-do list for kicking off the most festive time of the year.
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In a new entry to our cooking column, Attic contributor Annie Jo Baker looks to the upcoming festive season and talks gatherings, family of all kinds, and a favorite bread recipe.
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This holiday season editors and contributors get together to share our favorite local and small business finds for meaningful gift giving.
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“What the lyrics to these carols contain is a kaleidoscope of images — a hare, a tree of life, christ winning humanity in battle, an eagle bearing a lover away, a spotless rose. Listening to them, the winter glows with light and fantasy until the light comes back. “
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