Christianity

‘Carol’ from the Old French ‘carole’, meaning to dance and sing in a circle, is defined as ‘a religious folk song or popular hymn, particularly one associated with Christmas’. This root in folk music and religion is especially pertinent, given the origin of carols in pagan tradition. Thousands of...

You probably saw the logo everywhere. From jumpers worn by countless members of the CU (Christian Union) to Facebook posts to dedicated flyer-ers standing outside Hallward library, the undeniably edgy label of KNOWN made its way all around Uni Park campus. But what exactly was it all about? Maddie De Soyza...

Christmas – a time of frivolity, gifts-giving, gorging and if we’re really lucky: goodwill to all men (and everyone else). In a multi-cultural society you may be tempted to see Christmas as I do: an internationally popular celebration which should be available to all people, British or not, living...

Not sure if you want to take the plunge into the dizzying world of the University’s 200+ societies? Don’t know your Blowsoc from your Bladesoc? The Socumentaries team endeavours to sample as many societies as possible so you don’t have to. Soc-umentary – A factual article about a society,...

Like most children and fellow Christmas-lovers, this morning I eagerly opened the first door of my advent calendar. A Cadbury version, costing just £1.75 from Tesco, it was nevertheless an exciting sign that Christmas is coming. This tantalising feeling of counting down the days began in the early 19th...