Christmas

Deck the (lecture) halls

UBC Vancouver usually feels like a small metropolis, as its 65,000 students and 16,000 faculty and staff keep campus thoroughfares and walkways bustling with activity. But over the winter break, the campus population thins out dramatically.

Dec 17, 2018

Charities: Want cash? Appeal to the head. Want volunteers? Appeal to the heart

Charities: Want cash? Appeal to the head. Want volunteers? Appeal to the heart

Charities looking for donations this season should frame their appeals with concrete messages as opposed to broader, more abstract ideas. But they should take the opposite tack when seeking volunteers, according to new research.

Dec 14, 2015

Christmas in September: Why it’s already holiday season at the mall

Christmas in September: Why it’s already holiday season at the mall

Shoppers have probably noticed Christmas displays going up in stores already and are likely wondering: is it too soon?

Sep 15, 2015

UBC experts available for holiday related stories

The festive season is upon us and researchers at the University of British Columbia are available to shed light on…

Dec 6, 2011