You are worth celebrating! You are worth everything. You are unique. There is only one you! There is only one person with your talents, your experiences, your gifts.
It begins with YOU! Do it the way celebs do, take the time to enjoy and celebrate your life, the person you have become, and the person you will soon be! Here’s a few ways of celebrating you.
Take a walk in nature. Visit a park, the beach or a nature preserve. Get some fresh air and exercise. You will not only be celebrating …

Have you made your plans for New Years Eve (NYE) yet?  As we kick off December we start to count down the days until 2010. Be sure you ring in the new year with a bang by having your celebrations in place.  With so many options for celebrating we’ve broken down some ways you can cruise in the new year.  Check out these options from crazy to chill in your town.
Massive Parties
Looking for a huge and crazy way to celebrate?  There are massive parties around South Africa that have DJs, …

As the December holidays roll around we think of sunshine, beaches and summer break.  In London and New York, people are digging warm coats out of the backs of cupboards in preparation for cold weather and snow.  Around the world people have their own customs and traditions to celebrating the December holidays and winter season.   Here’s a roundup of a few of the many traditions celebrated worldwide.
Chanukah (or Hanukkah) December 12th- December 19th (changes each year)
A long long time ago, the Jews who called themselves the Maccabees fought for their …

1st December is World Aids Day. We all know someone who is affected by HIV/Aids…and that is a fact.
World Aids day has been celebrated across the world since 1987. This day is used to remember those who have lost their lives to the pandemic, offer support to those living with HIV, as well as families and communities affected.
Different countries host different events to commemorate World Aids Day – but for all, one common theme exists: we can win the fight against HIV/Aids, by educating ourselves and protecting the people we …

If you’re wondering what the pumpkin hype is all about –  don’t fear, help is near.
Halloween is widely celebrated all over the world – and hectically commercialised in the States (you know how they do)! I won’t attempt to give you the history behind it because honestly, depending on your culture/religion, the theories range from commemorating the day that the spirits of the dead are given a chance to roam the earth again, preparing for the change of season which sees evil spirits being released (something about the phases of …

In case you have NO clue how you’re going to entertain or what you’re going to feed your guests this Halloween – here’s a head’s up on what needs to on YOUR menu!
What to eat:
American Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin pie is a traditional American dessert made using mashed pumpkin baked with milk or custard. Try our version and join in the tradition.
Serves 4 – 6 | Preparation Time: 5 mins | Cooking Time: 45 mins
Ingredients

1 roll ready made shortcrust pastry
½ cup white sugar
1 sachet KNORR Nutmeg and Cinnamon Butternut …

Heritage Day – Proud to be South African and Stylin’
Student Village and Bronx shoes are celebrating national Heritage Day on 24 September and inviting all our readers to join us!  We’re proud to be South African and stylin’ …
In celebration of our rainbow nation, all we want to know is ‘who is your national hero’? Is there an SA personality, business leader, sportsperson, celebrity or humanitarian that you really look up to and whose shoes you’d love to walk a mile in? A person whose work is appreciated, recognised and sets a …

By Nikiwe Bam
A forum on embracing the richness of Africa is a celebration of Heritage Month and is the main event that Constitution Hill will be hosting for this month. Other activities included in the exhibition are book fares, traditional celebrations, and cultural entertainment.
There are various topics that have sparked a lot of debate and discussion on www.studentvillage.co.za, where students around SA have been expressing their views on practices such as lobola, homosexuality, initiation, religion and African culture.
Guests that have invited to join the discussions include Prince Xhanti Sigcawu (son …

What did you just call me?
By: Mbali Mabizela
There’s so much meaning behind a name, but because yours is “woman”, you command power. And with that great power comes even greater responsibility. Being a woman is no walk in the park (even though we make it look so easy). Women go by many names because they play so many different roles in society, and Women’s Month is all about celebrating them.
Our friends and peers call us “gal”. In the past, this name was considered demeaning. Today, your “gal” is your sister …

…not only because the ENTIRE world is doing it – but because it’s the right thing to do!
Mandela is the most popular man in the world – I mean, how nice do you have to be to have the whole world celebrating your birthday – and commemorating you? And instead of basking in the limelight, Madiba has opted to stay at home and celebrate quietly. What he has asked for however (as the man who could have anything he wants from absolutely anyone), is that we all spend 67 minutes, …