A GUIDE TO THE
FESTIVE SEASON
Merry Christmas ���m y�ur SU Officers
It’s Christmas! None of us can quite believe we’ve already been in post for six months. It’s been busy and we’ve all had so much going on, but we’ve loved every minute. From TEF to World Week, Wellbeing Cafe to 16 Days Against Gendered Violence (to name only a couple!), there’s been loads happening, and we’ve got even more coming up next term. Keep up with what we’re up to via our blog and social media channels. We’re looking forward to a rest over Christmas, and hope you are too.
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thr�ugh�ut the �utlets at the SU Coffee Revs are selling a selection of Christmas treats this year. Yule love how they’ve combined a classic Coffee Revs hot chocolate with melted Terry's chocolate orange to create the Chocolate Orange Seasonal syrup has been added to their wicked white hot chocolate to create the White Christmas Another delicious Christmas hot chocolate for you to mull over is the Christmas Spice All drinks are £2.95 and are served with a mini mince pie, golden whipped cream and a flake.
Interval will have their Winter Warmer drinks back including luxury hot chocolate and mulled wine, which comes with a free mince pie. Look out for the special Interval Christmas menu too, 2 courses for £10.95 on traditional Christmas dinners, Christmas pizza, and turkey or nut roast sandwiches.
A great selection of Christmas presents and jumpers can be found instore and online at ssus.com Also look out for personalised Roar and Pop Tarts mugs, hoodies and sweatshirts.
Christmas food, cards, and wrapping paper are available from Our Shop.
Festive Indulgences available now across campus, indulge in our three fantastic Christmas drinks: the deliciously fruity Winter Berry Punch, the heavenly Chocolate Caramel Bliss, and back by popular demand, a seasonal essential – the Gingerbread Latte. Priced at just £2.45 or £2.80 for a large – each with a complimentary gingerbread man.
T he meaning of Christmas H�w I cele��ate Christmas
In Romania, Christmas and mid-winter celebrations last from 20th December to 7th January. Sfantul Nicolae's Day (St Nicholas) is celebrated on the 6th December. On the evening of 5th December, children clean their shoes or boots and leave them by the door and hope that St Nicholas will leave them some small presents. However, the Christmas celebrations really begin on Christmas Eve when it's time to decorate the Christmas tree. Carol singing is also very popular - children go from house to house and get sweets, fruits or money for singing well.
Ana-Gabriela International Students’ Officer
Christmas (meaning Christ’s Mass) is a Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. It is usually observed on 25th December each year and originated from pre-Christian festivals such as those involving the Winter Solstice. In more recent years it has become celebrated by non-Christians too. Christmas is celebrated in many countries and is often a public holiday. A lot of European Christmas traditions originate from Germany including Santa Claus. Many Chinese people eat apples because it sounds like the word “peace” in Mandarin Instead of having traditional Christmas trees, some Indians will decorate a banana or mango tree In Italy, a nativity scene, a ‘presepe’, is usually put up in churches, town squares and often in houses and is for many the most important parts of Christmas decorations. In the Philippines there is a special tradition of having a Christmas lantern, which is called ‘paról’; the lantern is star-shaped, remembering the star of Bethlehem, and mainly made out of bamboo and paper. In Austria during the advent season there is an advent wreath where one candle is lit each Sunday (starting 4 weeks before Christmas). Many families read poems, stories or sing songs on that day to celebrate.
Find out more Christmas traditions from around the world: www.whychristmas.com
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Gesëende Kersfees
Danish
Afrikaans
Prejeme Vam Vesele Vanoce a stastny Novy Rok Czech Hyvää Joulua Finnish
Joyeux Noël
Gledileg Jol
French
Froehliche Weihnachten
Icelandic
Kala Christouyenna
German
Greek
Gajan Kristnaskon
Mele Kalikimaka
Esperanto
Hawaiian
Bada Din Mubarak Ho
Chuc Mung Giang Sinh Vietnamese
Nollaig Shona Dhuit
Hindi
Buon Natale or Buone Feste Natalizie
Irish
Natale hilare Latin
Italian
Shinnen omedeto. Kurisumasu Omedeto Japanese
Linksmu Kaledu
Feliz Navidad
Lithuanian
Spanish
Sung Tan Chuk Ha Korean
Meri Kirihimete
Suksun Wan Christmas
Maori
Thai
Maligayang Pasko Tagalog
Nadolig Llawen Welsh
Feliz Natal Portuguese
God Jul
Norwegian
Srozhdestovm Kristovim Russian
Kuwa na Krismasi njema Swahili
Wesolych Swiat Bozego Narodzenia Polish
Monday 28th November CHRISTIAN UNION CAROL SERVICE
Come and join us at Sheffield Cathedral for our traditional carol service to sing your favourite carols, hear a Christmassy message and enjoy free mulled wine and mince pies afterwards. 18:00-19:00 and then again at 20:00-21:00, Sheffield Cathedral, Free
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Tuesday 29th November GIVE IT A GO: SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION
Based on Stephen King's novella, the play examines desperation, injustice, friendship and hope behind bars in a maximum security prison. 19:45-22:00, Lyceum , £12
....................................... THE TUESDAY CLUB: SLIMZEE & MORE
Legendary grime DJ, Slimzee, plays The Tuesday Club for the very first time this week, with special guest MC's to be announced on the night. He will be joined by locals Dr.Cryptic and Forca, plus TTC resident Andy H 23:00 - 03:00, Foundry, £5 Advance
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Wednesday 30th November GIVE IT A GO: CHATSWORTH AT CHRISTMAS
Join us as we take a special look around Chatsworth House over the Festive period. The house will be decorated in this years theme; The Nutcracker. Also on is the very popular Chatsworth Christmas Market 12:00-18:00, Glossop Road entrance to Bar One
....................................... ROAR: SPORTS TEAMS ANTHEMS
Celebrating all of your Sports teams anthems, playing all of your requests at the wildest wednesday night out in Sheffield. 23:30-3:00, Foundry, £4 advance
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Thurs 1st - Fri 16th December WINTER FOOD DRIVE
Donate to our annual Winter Food Drive. Over a third of food bank users at a local food bank are children. Let's make it a good Christmas for them. Please donate non-perishable food items like pasta, rice, instant noodles, tinned meat/veg, tinned soup, cereals, chocolate, biscuits, jams and juice. We are prioritising collection of toiletries (toothpaste, shower gels, toilet roll) and sanitary items. Thank you in advance! All day, SU Plaza, NA
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Thursday 1st December GIVE IT A GO: LINCOLN CHRISTMAS MARKET
Lincoln is a contemporary cathedral city with over 2,000 years of history and is perfect over the festive period. Their Christmas marketing sits between the medieval square and the gothic cathedral. You will find bands, choirs, entertainers and over 2000 stalls selling gifts, food, hot chestnuts and mulled wine. 14:00-20:00, Glossop Road entrance to Bar One or Oakholme Road
Friday 2nd December
LEVEL 2: JULIO BASHMORE, JASPER JAMES, OR:LA Level 2 is Sheffield's newest and most exciting underground house and techno brand. For their first event they are bringing Julio Bashmore to the Foundry for a massive headline show. Support from man of the moment, Jasper James and rising star Or:la 23:00 - 04:30, Foundry,
....................................... THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY
Join USLES for our annual Christmas Panto. Written by one of our very own, this Hobbit-related adventure is original, hilarious and a great alternative way to get in the Christmas spirit. All profits go to charity. 19:00, Raynor Lounge, £5.00
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Saturday 3rd December GIVE IT A GO: CAMBRIDGE AT CHRISTMAS
Join us as we head to Cambridge for the Mill Road Winter Fair. With over 120 local market and food stalls for you to explore, including special performances and Santa's Grotto. 08:00-17:30, Glossop Road entrance to Bar One or Oakholme Road
....................................... CHRISTMAS ONE POT COOKING
Turkey with chestnuts, mushrooms and creamy sage sauce, In this class you will be given a recipe and shown how to make a delicious dish before having a go yourself. 13:45-16:00, Edge Cafe
...................................... THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY
Join USLES for our annual Christmas Panto. Written by one of our very own, this Hobbit-related adventure is original, hilarious and a great alternative way to get in the Christmas spirt. All profits go to charity 19:00, Raynor Lounge, £5.00
....................................... POP TARTS SLUMBER PARTY
Pop Tarts teams up with Nightline! Come dressed for a slumber party to be in with a chance of winning your very own, exclusive Pop Tarts bedset! 23:30 - 03:30, Foundry, Studio & Fusion
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Sunday 4th December GIVE IT A GO: NEWCASTLE DAY TRIP
Newcastle, the largest city in the northeast, is famous for the river Tyne, With many areas for you to explore you will be amazed what's on offer. World-class culture, award-winning dining, inspiring heritage and fantastic shopping! 08:00-17:00, Glossop Road entrance to Bar One or Oakholme Road
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Monday 5th December
Wednesday 7th December
WELLBEING CAFE: CHRISTMAS EDITION
INOX DINE CULINARY SESSION
The Wellbeing Cafe is back with a Christmas themed Pay As You Feel meal made out of food that would have otherwise been wasted! Come down to Inox Dine where we'll be aiming to proactively enhance your wellbeing through creating a sense of Christmassy community and great food. 18:00-20:00, Inox Dine, Level 5 SU,
....................................... BAR ONE CHRISTMAS BURGER CHALLENGE
Can you tackle our mighty Christmas burger challenge? Turkey burgers galore, roasties, stuffing and lashings of gravy. Complete the challenge you get yourself one of our limited edition Christmas challenge t-shirts! 19:00-21:00, Bar One, £12, buy from Bar One
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Tuesday 6th December THE TUESDAY CLUB: 10 YEARS OF MED SCHOOL W/ S.P.Y & MORE
Celebrating 10 Years of Hospital Records sister label, Med School, with special guest S.P.Y. Also on the bill is Keeno, BCee & Whiney. Hosted by Ruthless MC 23:00 - 03:00, Foundry, £6 Advance
....................................... THE SOCIETIES' CHRISTMAS MARKET
Pop on down to the Students' Union, where your Activities Zone will be transformed into a Festive Winter Wonderland! Expect a whole host of societies to be spreading the joys of the season through some amazing Christmas themed activities and stalls. If that's not enough to put you in the Christmas spirit, we even have a line-up of Society Snowcases to help bring about that festive cheer, including a carolling treat from SingSoc! 11:00-15:00, Activities and Sports Zone, SU, Free
....................................... CIVSOC CHRISTMAS DINNER
Now the creepy gouls and sticky pumpkins are have been put away for another year, civmas is back to begin the christmas festivities! Civsoc will be hosting their annual christmas dinner at Vodka Revolution. This includes a 3 course meal and drink, with menu options. 19:00, Revolution, £20
....................................... SUPAS PRESENTS: A NIGHT AT THE MUSICALS,
Following on from the success of One Night Only last year, SUPAS brings us a special winter event, A Night at the Musicals. Taking place on the 6th - 7th December at The Library Theatre, this show features West End and Broadway hits in an unforgettable night at the musicals. 19:30 (Doors at 19:00), The Library Theatre, Surrey Street, Sheffield, £7/£9
....................................... BAR ONE FREE MINCE PIE DAY
We're treating everyone who comes into Bar One to a free mince pie. You don't even have to buy anything to get one! Just come in and claim your free mince pie! *whilst stocks last 11:00-19:00, Bar One
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Christmas Cupcakes and Cookies! Join us in this interactive session where you will be taught to make, and then get an opportunity to eat afterwards, Christmas Cupcakes and Cookies! 18:00-21:00, Inox Dine, Level 5 SU
....................................... BAR ONE PRESENTS FROZEN SING-ALONG
Do you know all of the words to Frozen? Want to show how good you can sing the film? Well we've got the perfect opportunity for you to sing to your hearts content! 19:00-22:00, Bar One,
....................................... UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD ERAMUS AND EXCHANGE SOCIETY DINNER PARTY
Everyone is welcome to come, members and non-members and wearing a Christmas jumper is a must! 6-9pm, Revolution, The menu will consists of 2 options, either a 2 course (£17) or a 3 course (£20) meal
....................................... FILM UNIT SCREENING: HOME ALONE (1990)
BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE - Film Unit are offering you a Christmas treat of buy one, get one free tickets on one of our all time favourite Christmas movies. Screened in beautiful 35mm, this is a Christmas event not to be missed. 19:30, Film Unit cinema in the Auditorium, £3.30 BOGOF
....................................... SUTCO PRESENTS: BLACKBIRD
Blackbird is a play about losing a part of yourself and trying to become whole again. Set in a nondescript time and place, Henry and Lily have their hands stolen by a blackbird, who uses them to become a world renowned pianist. The two victims are on a mission to get their hands back, with help along the way from a police officer, professor, and physician., 19:00, Drama Studio, £5
....................................... SUPAS PRESENTS: A NIGHT AT THE MUSICALS,
Join SUPAS at The Library Theatre, for their final night of West End and Broadway hits. 19:30 (Doors at 19:00), The Library Theatre, Surrey Street, Sheffield, £7/£9
....................................... TWAS THE ROAR BEFORE CHRISTMAS
T'was the ROAR before Christmas and all through the place everybody was dancing and the music was ace. Christmas giveaways galore, Christmas tunes and the regular ROAR antics for the first ROAR in the festive season 23:30-3:00, Foundry , £4 advance
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Thursday 8th December MUSIC PLAYERS CHRISTMAS EVENT
The Music players society take over the Interval with their fabtastic music playing abilities. From 7pm
....................................... SUTCO PRESENTS: BLACKBIRD
Another chance to see SUTCo in their final production for the year. 19:00, Drama Studio, £6 (advance), £7
....................................... CHRISTMAS KARAOKE
Come test your vocal chords at our special Christmas karaoke. There'll be Christmas songs galore and we're even giving out free sweets to everyone who sings! 21:00-01:15, Bar One, Free!
Friday 9th December
Saturday 10th December
FORGE PRINT: HOLIDAYS SPECIAL
GIVE IT A GO: LEEDS CHRISTMAS MARKET
Grab your Winterval special edition of Forge Press. Available around the Students' Union or come grab one from the Media Hub and say hi. Around the SU, Free!
PIE EYED
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Pie Eyed will be in the SU bringing you the tasty hearty, homemade pies for £3.50, available with mash, mushy peas and onion gravy for an extra 50p each. Flavours include beef brisket and ale, Christmas dinner and curried roasted vegetables. 11:00 - 15:00, Students' Union Plaza
....................................... SUTCO PRESENTS: BLACKBIRD
Another chance to see SUTCo in their final production for the year. 19:00, Drama Studio, £6 (advance), £7
....................................... SHEFFIELD STUDENTS’ UNION CHRISTMAS NIGHT MARKET
Bringing you a selection of street food vendors, gift stalls, craft and German beer, mulled wine, hot chocolate, live music, DJs and more. This Free entry event is open to students and the public and is sure to get you in the festive spirit. 4pm- Midnight, Bar One and SU Gardens , Free!
....................................... CHRISTMAS CEILIDH
Scottish/Irish folk dancing with tunes from a live band and a secret interval spot... come along to find out who we've got planned to entertain you! So come dance your Christmas stockings off with Rustle! 8.30pm- Midnight, High Tor at The Edge, Members before 9pm: £2 Members after 9pm:£3 , Non-Members:£4, Membership which includes your first ceilidh free! £5 !
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Newcastle, the largest city in the northeast, is famous for the river Tyne, With many areas for you to explore you will be amazing what's on offer. World-class culture, award-winning dining, inspiring heritage and fantastic shopping! 12:00-20:00, Glossop Road entrance to Bar One or Oakholme Road
....................................... SUTCO PRESENTS: BLACKBIRD
Your last chance to see SUTCo in their final production for the year. 19:00, Drama Studio, £6 (advance), £7
....................................... I WISH IT COULD BE POP TARTS EVERY DAY!
The legendary Pop Tarts Christmas party - make sure you get your tickets as soon as you can, this one is always lightning quick to sell out! 23:30 - 03:30, Foundry, Studio & Fusion
....................................... MEDICS’ ORCHESTRA CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Christmas Concert with a Fairy Tale Theme - Tchaikovsky’s The Sleeping Beauty Suite, The Hansel and Gretel Overture, The Adventures of Robin Hood, music from Frozen and Christmas carols. 19:30, Firth Hall (S10 2TN) , £7 or £4 Consession (includes students)
....................................... BAR ONE'S £6TH DAY OF CHRISTMAS
We're making our meal deal even cheaper than usual to treat you for the 6th day of Christmas at the SU. You'll be able to get yourself a burger and a drink for just £6.00, reduced from our usual price of £7.50! 11:00-21:00, Bar One
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Sunday 11th December
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BAR ONE'S BIG FAT QUIZ OF THE YEAR!
We're going to test all of your knowledge of everything 2016. There's going to be some massive prizes for this quiz! 20:00-23:00, Bar One,
FREE ENTRY
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Christmas NIGHT MARKET 9th DECEM Y A D 4 M - MIDNIGHT BER FRI PStreet Food Vendors Craft and Gift stalls Mulled Wine & Hot Chocolates Craft and German Beer DJs from 9pm Live Music
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....................................... FAMILY CHRISTMAS FUN
Families welcome into the Activity Zone to do Christmas arts and crafts whilst watching Arthur Christmas. 13:00-15:30, The Activity Zone, Free (if you register in advance you will get a free child ticket to see Kubo at 15:30 in the Auditorium)
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Monday 12th December OUTDOOR WINTER CINEMA
Wrap up warm and watch our big screen outside. We'll be showing Love Actually and Elf 16:00-23:00, Bar One and SU Gardens
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Tuesday 13th December
Friday 16th December
STITCH SOC CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
POP TARTS & CLIMAX GLITTERBALL!
....................................... THE TUESDAY CLUB XMAS SPECIAL: JUNGLE (DJ SET)
....................................... BAR ONE CHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY
Come along to Stitch Soc! It's nearly Christmas, so come along and make some Christmas decorations, baubles and gifts. 17:30-19:30, Activities and Sports Zone
It's the annual TTC Xmas Special and this year they have invited none other than Jungle to perform a very special DJ set! Full line up to be announced head to www.tuesdayclub.co.uk to find out the full line up when it drops. 23:00 - 03:30, Foundry, £8/£10/£12
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Wednesday 14th December EMBRACE
Yorkshire rockers Embrace headline The Foundry this December with a very special Xmas show. 19:00 - 22:30, Foundry
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Bringing the year to an end - Pop Tarts and Climax team up for one last send off! It's time to feel Christmassy! 23:00 - 03:00, Foundry, Studio & Fusion,
Dust off your best Christmas jumper and come down to Bar One. We've got goodies for everyone in a Christmas jumper, just come down and enter our lucky dip! 11:00-21:00, Bar One,
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Saturday 17th December, FORGE PRESENTS: WINTER WONDERBAND
Start your holidays in style. Forge Presents bring you their final jam before you head home for the holidays, with three carefully curated Winter Wonder-Bands. Open to students and the public. 20:30 til late, The Nottingham House, Broomhill, Free
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Thursday 15th December BAR ONE BUY ONE GET ONE FREE FOOD DAY! We're treating you to buy one get one free on all of our main meals today. Celebrate Christmas with your friends! 11:00-21:00, Bar One,
....................................... CHRISTMAS PRESENTS FOR THE HOMELESS
Reach out to local vulnerable adults with St. Wilfrid’s Centre this Christmas. St. Wilfrid’s is a day centre open to homeless, vulnerable and socially excluded adults. They have gathered gifts to give to socially isolated people and need volunteers to help wrap them! You’ll be working in a team to package these gifts and make a difference this Christmas. 12pm – 4:30pm, Meet at SU, Free
....................................... CHRISTMAS DANCE SHOWCASE
Dancing in a Winter Wonderland, DanceSoc's christmas class dances and competition routines from this semester. Come and join us and get into the festive spirit with an exciting display of tap, ballet, modern, street jazz and contemporary dances all in aid of the Snowdrop charity who help to empower survivors of human trafficking. 19:30-21:30 (doors open at 19:15), Foundry , £3 for students and £4 for adults
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CHOCOLATE ORANGE
Yule love how we've combined a classic Coffee Rev’s hot chocolate with melted Terry's chocolate orange
WHITE CHRISTMAS We've added a tasty eggnog syrup to our white hot chocolate
CHRISTMAS SPICE
Another delicious Christmas hot chocolate for you to mull over
All drinks are served with a mini mince pie, golden whipped cream and a flake
ONLY £2.95 EACH
Stay sa�e this Christmas SH E F F I E L D ST U D E NTS’ TO P TIP S. . .
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Sa�e Taxi Scheme
No cash to get home safely? Call City Taxi’s on 01142393939, hand your Ucard to the driver then collect & pay next day at the SU Welcome Desk
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W�men’s Mini�us From the SU, to your door for just £1.50. See SheffieldSU.com for running times.
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Staying Up Keep It D�wn Respect your neighbours - keep your noise down on the way home.
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D�n’t walk h�me al�ne Don’t leave your friends behind, always go home together.
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Drinkaware
Pace yourself & know your limits. Ask for free water from our SU bars.
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Fri.3.Feb.2017 End of Exams Party
With…
The Chuckle Brothers! Popcorn, Candy Floss, Face Painting, Photobooth! Tickets on sale 9th December 11am from SU Box office & Online £5 Advance 11pm-4am