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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


The holiday season is meaningful because we’re willing to make our own magic, see excitement in what we wouldn’t have expected to and find happiness merely because we are looking for it.

Memon: Magic within the mundane – the finite moments of my holiday season

December 4, 2024

There’s something beautiful about a season characterized by the desire for happiness: the mundane rush to class feels surreal when fluffy white snow coats sidewalks; gazing wistfully through the wall...

A street with lights on the sides.

Season’s greetings: How to celebrate the holidays in Evanston

November 21, 2024

As the first snowflakes hit the ground this winter and the holiday season approaches, Evanston offers a variety of events. From attending concerts and strolling holiday markets to watching light shows,...

A person wearing a Santa outfit waves from a flatbed railcar.

Gallery: CTA Holiday Train carries Santa, elves to every ‘L’ station

November 29, 2023

Below-freezing temperatures early this week didn’t stop Santa from riding the CTA Holiday Train’s open-air flatbed railcar around Chicago. The passenger cars’ exteriors feature multicolor lights...

Several multicolored dolls on display.

Christkindlmarket, Winterland, CTA Holiday Train: Check out these holiday events in Chicago this season

December 1, 2022

With most classes concluding regular meetings for the quarter, consider venturing to Chicago in between finals study sessions. You can catch holiday lights, performances and festivals across the city over...

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