Holiday Experts

Traditional foods and celebrations

Budgets may be tighter but special foods still hold an important place in holiday festivities. The focus is less on alcohol and more on games for all ages. Geneviève Sicotte, a professor in the Département d’études françaises, looks at how traditions continue to evolve according to contemporary realities.
genevieve.sicotte@concordia.ca

The importance of good sleep during the holidays

Rest remains important over the holidays as parties might otherwise disrupt healthy habits. Thanh Dang-Vu, a neurologist and professor in the Department of Health, Kinesiology and Applied Physiology, outlines how we can preserve our best sleep routines in the midst of holiday celebrations.
TT.DangVu@concordia.ca

How to keep waste down over the holidays

Is it possible to celebrate while keeping our carbon footprint light? Faisal Shennib, a doctoral candidate, has several practical suggestions for reducing food waste and garbage. Over the past 15 years, he has developed innovative programs for reducing waste in institutional settings. He can provide tips on how to reuse wrapping paper or seek out alternative materials and creative gift-giving that produces little to no waste.
Faisal.shenib@concordia.ca

How to keep children interested in reading over the holidays

The holiday break can be a perfect opportunity to reduce screen time and encourage children to tuck into books. Sandra Martin Chang, professor in the Department of Education, believes the holidays provide the opportunity for stimulating children’s imagination through spending time on enriching shared activities and games. She also believes books and story time hold a special place in gift giving and family gatherings.
S.martin-chang@concordia.ca