By: Sanaa Alam ‘25

One of the best parts of the winter holidays is cuddling next to the fireplace with a warm cup of hot chocolate or cider, spending time with family and friends, and watching holiday movies! As an avid rom-com watcher, here’s my favorite 90s and early 2000s movies perfect for embracing the holiday vibes this winter season!

By: Lanie Brice ‘24

With the holidays already upon us, you might be scrambling to think of last minute gifts for everyone on your list. This gift guide is focused on keeping gift giving affordable (everything is under $50) and heartfelt. Hopefully it will spark some inspiration to make your friends and family think you read their mind.

By: Ann Nguyen ‘22

Now that finals are over, you should reward yourself for a great semester. It’s time for some fun and relaxation! If you and your friends are trying to plan the perfect get-together to celebrate the holidays but don’t want to go too crazy, here are some fun party ideas for you.

By: Lauren Brose ‘15

It all started when my dad got his first teaching job in Oahu back in the 70′s. He was 22 and had $2,000 to his name. The simple life was all that interested him and the surf in Hawaii was spectacular enough to make my dad move out there for a year. He suggested that his mother check out Hawaii for herself. She fell in love instantly and today, over 30 years later, my grandma and her husband retired from teaching and live in Hawaii permanently. Naturally, I escape the Southern California “cold” (in my defense, it was pretty cold the days leading up to my departure) and spend my Christmas’s in Hawaii. This isn’t the most traditional form of Christmas considering Hawaii is the polar (pun totally intended) opposite of how Christmas is normally imagined.

By: Felicia Zhu ‘17

The Trojans 360 team wishes you a Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! Check out this easy-to-make cookie recipe with friends and family!

By: Kelly Kinas ‘16

Christmas time is here! Well, it has been here for a while but now we get to celebrate with all the other people who recognize this holiday! While I celebrated with my Trojan Family before I left for break, we can still share the Trojan spirit during this holiday season. And lucky for you, I have the best list of gifts for any current Trojan, past Trojan, or Trojan fan.