holiday traditions
“Life has become lax, for better or for worse. We have the privilege of going to school wearing pajamas and Crocs, and we have the choice of letting AI do our homework for us. Our generation allows people to do what they want, and to not have to adhere to tradition. But these traditions shouldn’t always be forgotten.”
— from “Cotillion and Bal Noel: Does Tradition Benefit Youth?” by Claudia Davis
Where the Catalog Once Lay
The Sears catalog used to lay on the coffee table of every American household; a thick book that siblings gathered around with wide eyes and restless excitement. The laughter of families filled the room as they flipped through page after page, circling their hearts’ desires—bikes, dolls, or maybe train sets…
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Cotillion and Bal Noel: Does Tradition Benefit Youth?
Invitations, gowns, and dates are things that seem like outdated aspects of parties–ones that are rarely used in life today, or that you only hear about in a crazy-elite drama like “Gossip Girl.” The idea of having to ask or hope for an invitation,…
Old Cinema and New Cinema
Whether relaxing, sitting next to a fire with classics like “A Charlie Brown Christmas” or trying newer movies like “The Red One,” Christmas movies have always brought us into the holiday spirit. But have you ever noticed how different these films feel? The timeless charm of storytelling today’s CGI…
Coca-Cola: The Real Thing?
From education, to entertainment, and now advertising, artificial intelligence (AI), has swept industries across the world. Coca-Cola, a brand synonymous with innovative marketing, recently unveiled an ad campaign created using AI-generated videos. Three AI studios collaborated to…