FSU Honors Program Newsletter, Issue #20- December 2019: Holiday Edition

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY

HONORS

ISSUE #20 December 2019

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UPCOMING EVENTS NEW E-BOARD DISNEY+ CHRISTMAS NETFLIX AND CHILL HOLIDAY FACTS SEASONAL SELF-CARE DORM ROOM RECIPE

RISE & SHINE! IT'S

y d u t S Stop HSF 2ND FLOOR DECEMBER 9 9AM - 12PM

COOKIES COOKIES & & CRAMMING CRAMMING

December 10: 7PM - 9:30PM

Introducing your new 2020 HSA E-Board...

President: Lauren Mariotti Vice President: Georgina Patient Director of Finance: Juan Coste Delvecchio Director of Marketing & Communications: Lillie Brody Director of Events: Alyssa Ackbar Director of Community Service: Abigail Ellis Director of Student Success: Beth Skinner Newsletter Chairs- Jennifer Lamont & Karyna Bugos Creative Design Chair- Luke Reosti Photography Chair- Alexa Scalchunes Social Media Chair- Kara Lefkowitz Landis Liaison- Callista Payne Social Event Chairs-Katherine Grace Shannon & Reagan Olenick Monthly Breakfast Chair- Alex Brown Relay for Life Service Chair- Josephine LeBlanc Light the Night Service Chair- Jacob Barzak Philanthropy Chair- Faith Jankowski Academic & Professional Development Chair- Kathryn Brill Sports & Recreation Chair- Lindsay Wilson Mental Health Ambassador- Natasha Peet Advisor: Ashley Archer Doehling

DISNEY+ CHRISTMAS The Santa Clause (1994)- Everyone loves this comedy about a father who accidentally kills a man in a Santa suit and suddenly has to take up the mantle of Kris Kringle himself.

Frozen (2013)- With Frozen II in theaters now, it’s a great time to revisit the wintery wonderland with Elsa and Anna.

Home Alone (1990)- When Kevin is forgotten at home for the holidays, he has an adventurous time while creatively foiling a burglary by two bumbling robbers.

Miracle on 34th Street (1947)- A retail store Santa causes an uproar as he claims to be the real Santa Claus and the movie switches from a sentimental comedy to a courtroom drama.

While You Were Sleeping (1995)- A case of mistaken identity about a coma patient’s fiancee leads to hijinks in this Christmas film.

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)- Spooky season returns with this gothic Christmas movie under the direction of Tim Burton.

Noelle (2019)- Starring Anna Kendrick and Bill Hader, the daughter of Santa Claus must unexpectedly step up to the plate when her brother freaks out and ditches his role as the newest Santa.

The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)- The Muppets remake this beloved Charles Dickens classic about a miserable penny pincher with catchy songs and family-friendly comedy.

NETFLIX & CHILL Klaus (2019)- An animated origin story to how Santa C l a u s s t a r t e d h i s h o l i d a y v e n t u r e m a d e b y N e t f lix a n d the animators of Despicable Me.

L e t I t S n o w ( 2 0 1 9 ) - A J o h n G r e e n N e t f lix o r ig in a l t h a t follows the intertwined romances of three teens on Christmas Eve. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)- The Jim Carey a d a p t a t i o n b a s e d o n D r . S e u s s ’ c la s s ic is a C h r is t m a s comedy for the ages.

S a n t a G i r l ( 2 0 1 9 ) - S a n t a ’ s d a u g h t e r g e t s t o e x p e r ie n c e c o l l e g e f o r o n e s e m e s t e r o n l y b e f o r e g o in g b a c k t o t h e N o r t h P o l e t o t a k e o v e r t h e f a m ily b u s in e s s .

A C h r i s t m a s P r i n c e ( 2 0 1 7 ) - H a l l m a r k h a s n o t h i n g o n t h is c h e e s y r o m - c o m a b o u t a n e v e r y d a y j o u r n a lis t w h o f a lls f o r t h e p r i n c e o f A l d o v i a . ( I t a ls o h a s t w o s e q u e ls , s o s n u g g l e u p a n d p r e p a r e f o r a m a r a t h o n !)

White Christmas (1954)- A sentimental Golden Age m u s i c a l w i t h d o u b l e t h e s i n g i n g , d a n c in g , a n d r o m a n c e hidden among the Vermont forest.

Tree Man (2015)- A slice of life documentary about the u n s u n g h e r o o f t h e h o l i d a y s e a s o n , m o r e s p e c if ic a lly , a C a n a d i a n m a n w h o l e a v e s f o r N Y C t o s e ll C h r is t m a s t r e e s and spread the seasonal magic.

The Princess Switch (2018)- Starring Vanessa Hudgens, t h i s r o m a n t i c c o m e d y f o l l o w s a C h ic a g o b a k e r w h o t r a v e l s a b r o a d a n d s w a p s l i v e s f o r a d a y w it h t h e p r in c e ’ s fiancee who she’s identical to.

Christmas in the Heartland (2017)- When two strangers r e a l i z e t h e y ’ r e b o t h v i s i t i n g t h e s a m e s m a ll t o w n t o s p e n d t h e h o l i d a y s w i t h r e l a t iv e s t h e y ’ v e n e v e r m e t , t h e y s w a p i d e n t i t i e s a n d s e e h o w t h e o t h e r o n e liv e s f o r Christmas.

A Very Murray Christmas (2015)- Bill Murray hosts a variety of A-Listers for this musical holiday special that’s sure to make you laugh.

15 FUN FACTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS CHRISTMAS TREES HAVE APPEARED SINCE EGYPTIANS USED THEM TO INDICATE THE END OF WINTER AND ROMANS MARKED SATURNALIA, A WINTER CELEBRATION WITH EVERGREEN PLANTS. HOWEVER, THE CHRISTMAS TREE WE KNOW TODAY ONLY CAME INTO FASHION IN 1848 WHEN AN ILLUSTRATION OF PRINCE ALBERT AND QUEEN VICTORIA WITH THEIR EVERGREEN TREE WAS CIRCULATED.

The name Kwanzaa is based on the Swahili phrase “matunda ya kwanza” which translates to “first fruits”. Kwanzaa mimics the Ashanti and Zulu winter harvest celebrations.

BING CROSBY’S 1942 RECORDING “WHITE CHRISTMAS” IS THE HIGHEST SELLING SINGLE OF ALL TIME, SELLING A WHOPPING FIFTY MILLION COPIES.

December 25th became the official date for Christmas Day in the fourth century to

match up with winter solstice and Saturnalia, two wintertime celebrations that

featured gift-giving and feasts.

HANUKKAH IS THE JEWISH FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS, CELEBRATING THE RECAPTURING OF THE SECOND TEMPLE IN MODERN DAY ISRAEL AND THE MIRACLE THAT OCCURRED WHEN THE SMALL AMOUNT OF OIL USED TO LIGHT THE CANDLES OF THE MENORAH MIRACULOUSLY LASTED EIGHT NIGHTS.

The menorah has seven branches to symbolize the seven days of the week with the Sabbath at the center. The traditional ninebranched candle holder used during Hanukkah that is often mistaken for a menorah is actually a hanukkai.

The myth of Santa Claus was based on Saint Nicolas, a 4th century Christian bishop who was famous for his generosity and secret gift giving.

BOXING DAY IS A BRITISH HOLIDAY THAT WAS ORIGINALLY A DAY OFF FOR SERVANTS TO RECEIVE A CHRISTMAS BOX FROM THEIR EMPLOYERS AND TO CELEBRATE WITH THEIR FAMILIES.

Christmas Eve is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ in Christianity, but most historians believe Jesus was actually born during springtime.

KWANZAA IS A CULTURAL HOLIDAY CREATED DR. MAULANA KARENGA IN 1965 TO GIVE AFRICAN-AMERICANS A TIE TO AFRICAN CULTURE WHILE CELEBRATING FAMILY, CULTURE, AND COMMUNITY.

KWANZAA DEDICATES EACH DAY TO ONE OF THE SEVEN PRINCIPLES OF NGUZO SABA, WHICH ARE UMOJA (UNITY), KUJICHAGULIA (SELF DETERMINATION), UJIMA (COLLECTIVE WORK AND RESPONSIBILITY), UJAMAA (COOPERATIVE ECONOMICS), NIA (PURPOSE), KUUMBA (CREATIVITY), AND IMANI (FAITH).

KWANZAA DEDICATES EACH DAY TO ONE OF THE SEVEN PRINCIPLES OF NGUZO SABA, WHICH ARE UMOJA (UNITY),

KUJICHAGULIA (SELF DETERMINATION), UJIMA (COLLECTIVE WORK AND RESPONSIBILITY), UJAMAA

(COOPERATIVE ECONOMICS), NIA

(PURPOSE), KUUMBA (CREATIVITY), AND IMANI (FAITH).KWANZAA

THE X IN XMAS ACTUALLY REFERS TO THE GREEK LETTER Χ (CHI) AS AN ABBREVIATION FOR THE FIRST FOUR LETTERS IN CHRISTMAS. THE TERM ‘XMAS’ HAS BEEN USED SINCE THE 12TH CENTURY.

The famous Santa Tracker by NORAD was originally a misprint in a 1955 Sears ad for a hotline where kids could tell Santa what they wanted for the holidays. The number was actually for Director of Operations for the U.S. Continental Air Defense. In response, Colonel Shoup began answering calls to let the children know where Santa was currently traveling.

UPS DELIVERS OVER 20 BILLION CARDS AND PACKAGES EACH HOLIDAY SEASON.

The idea of a white Christmas emerged during the Little Ice Age, a period from the 17th century to mid19th century which caused colder weather in the Northern Hemisphere.

Treat Your s'Elf Finals are upon us and there is only one stressful week between us and a well-deserved winter break. Here are some tips sure to help you get through finals week a little bit easier:

by: Natasha Peet

1. Make an organized schedule for study and break time. This will ensure you feel prepared for each exam and have enough time to study and to take some necessary breaks in between.

2. Eat healthy. This is the most important time for Add a little bit of body text your brain and body to have enough energy to get things done. Avoid overloading on caffeine!

3. Get enough sleep. I know it feels like you may not have time, but sleep is necessary for reenergizing your brain. Getting the appropriate amount of sleep each day has been linked to increased performance on cognitive tasks.

4. You can do this! Once it is time to take the exam, you will feel confident that you have prepared in every way you can. Positive thinking throughout the week and during the exam is essential to performing well.

DORM ROOM RECIPES

HOLIDAY FUDGE Ingredients 1 jar marshmallow creme 1 1/2 cups white sugar

Directions 1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the creme, white sugar, evaporated milk, butter, and salt. Bring to a full boil and cook for 5 minutes

2/3 cup evaporated milk

while stirring.

1/4 cup butter 1/4 teaspoon salt

2. Remove from heat and add the chocolate, stirring until the chocolate is melted and the

3 cups chocolate chips

mixture is smooth. Then stir in the vanilla extract.

1 teaspoon vanilla extract Holiday Sprinkles/Candy Canes

3. Pour into a pan lined with aluminum foil and decorate with holiday sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or any other festive topping!

Editor-in-Chief: Lillie Brody Content: Karyna Burgos Jennifer Lamont