{"id":4253,"date":"2024-11-20T11:55:32","date_gmt":"2024-11-20T11:55:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/?p=4253"},"modified":"2025-07-29T20:16:48","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T19:16:48","slug":"top-ways-to-get-into-the-festive-spirit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/2024\/11\/20\/top-ways-to-get-into-the-festive-spirit\/","title":{"rendered":"Top ways to get into the Festive Spirit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>The shops are now stocked with mince pies, the decorations are up and the festive music is blasting in every building you walk into\u2026 Belfast has fully embraced the upcoming festive season!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily there\u2019s lots of fun (and cost-effective) ways to get into the Christmas spirit, so here\u2019s some of our favourite ones:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#7d6862\"><\/span><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-4254\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/11\/QUB_121211_5642-scaled.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/11\/QUB_121211_5642-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/11\/QUB_121211_5642-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/11\/QUB_121211_5642-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/11\/QUB_121211_5642-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/11\/QUB_121211_5642-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/11\/QUB_121211_5642-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\"><strong>Visit the Markets<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Belfast has quite a few markets during the festive period where you can find lots of local and international traders selling artisan and seasonal handcrafted wares. It&#8217;s the perfect space to do a bit of window shopping, treat yourself or purchase some presents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Markets on offer include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.belfastcity.gov.uk\/christmasmarket\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.belfastcity.gov.uk\/christmasmarket\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Christmas Markets<\/a> at Belfast City Hall. Saturday 16 November to Sunday 22 December 2024. Admission Free.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.belfastcity.gov.uk\/christmastwilightmarket\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.belfastcity.gov.uk\/christmastwilightmarket\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Christmas Twilight Market <\/a>at St George&#8217;s Market: Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 November 2024, 4pm to 11pm. Admission Free.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.titanicbelfast.com\/visitor-information\/offers-events\/festive-fayre\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.titanicbelfast.com\/visitor-information\/offers-events\/festive-fayre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FestiveFayre<\/a> at Titanic Belfast: Dates<em>:<\/em>&nbsp;7 &amp; 8 Dec, 14 &amp; 15th, 21 &amp; 22 Dec, 11am &#8211; 3pm. Admission Free.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-40 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#937b77\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-4260\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/11\/pexels-ron-lach-9807277-scaled.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/11\/pexels-ron-lach-9807277-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/11\/pexels-ron-lach-9807277-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/11\/pexels-ron-lach-9807277-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/11\/pexels-ron-lach-9807277-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/11\/pexels-ron-lach-9807277-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/11\/pexels-ron-lach-9807277-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-ca8b5c46876a1ae04f6461d4b7395769\"><strong>Watch a Christmas Film<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>If you, or someone you know has a streaming service (we won&#8217;t tell anyone your password sharing) you could organise a Christmas movie night at home with your roommates or friends, but if you feel like heading out lots of businesses will be hosting screenings of your festive favourites!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out just some of the available screenings and locations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/queensfilmtheatre.com\/seasons\/christmas-2024\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/queensfilmtheatre.com\/seasons\/christmas-2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Queen&#8217;s Film Theatre Christmas Screenings<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thetreehousebelfast.com\/event\/love-actually-11\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/thetreehousebelfast.com\/event\/love-actually-11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Treehouse Rooftop Christmas Screenings<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/letsgohydro.com\/drive-in-cinema---christmas\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/letsgohydro.com\/drive-in-cinema---christmas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Let&#8217;s Go Hydro Drive In Christmas Screening<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/letsgohydro.com\/drive-in-cinema---christmas\">s<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#886c5a\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-4255\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/11\/pexels-shox-29406967-scaled.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/11\/pexels-shox-29406967-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/11\/pexels-shox-29406967-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/11\/pexels-shox-29406967-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/11\/pexels-shox-29406967-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/11\/pexels-shox-29406967-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/11\/pexels-shox-29406967-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\"><strong>Hit the Shop<\/strong>s<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Many of the main shopping centres as well as other retail outlets will start to stay open later in the run up to Christmas Day, giving you extra time to secure some presents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can check out their operational hours <a href=\"https:\/\/visitbelfast.com\/article\/christmas-shop-opening-hours\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/visitbelfast.com\/article\/christmas-shop-opening-hours\/\">here<\/a> and don&#8217;t forget as a student at Queen&#8217;s you can avail of many <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/2024\/11\/18\/save-while-studying-with-student-discounts\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/2024\/11\/18\/save-while-studying-with-student-discounts\/\">student discounts<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:414px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#7d6862\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-4261\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/11\/pexels-blue-ox-studio-218748-730588-scaled.jpg\" style=\"object-position:40% 0%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"40% 0%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/11\/pexels-blue-ox-studio-218748-730588-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/11\/pexels-blue-ox-studio-218748-730588-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/11\/pexels-blue-ox-studio-218748-730588-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/11\/pexels-blue-ox-studio-218748-730588-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/11\/pexels-blue-ox-studio-218748-730588-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/11\/pexels-blue-ox-studio-218748-730588-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\"><strong><br><br>Carol Singing<br><\/strong><br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>It wouldn\u2019t be Christmas without carols \u2013 the traditional festive songs that, in some cases, can be traced back hundreds of years.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There will be carol singing in the SU Foyer on the following days: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Christian Union (CU) Society will perform at our <a href=\"https:\/\/q-su.org\/Events\/listing\/SUChristmasTreeLightSwitch-On.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/q-su.org\/Events\/listing\/SUChristmasTreeLightSwitch-On.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Christmas Tree Light Switch<\/a> on Thurs 28 Nov.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>QUB Staff Choir will perform on the social staircase in the SU Foyer during lunchtime on Tues 3 Dec.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Christian Union (CU) Society will perform at our <a href=\"https:\/\/q-su.org\/Events\/listing\/FeelFestive.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/q-su.org\/Events\/listing\/FeelFestive.html\">Feel Festive<\/a> event on Wed 4 Dec.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you want a break from the Union you can also check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/victoriasquare.com\/whats-on\/events\/christmas-performers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Christmas Carols events at Victoria Square<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:414px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#7d6862\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1709\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-4259\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/11\/TCV4-27-scaled.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/11\/TCV4-27-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/11\/TCV4-27-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/11\/TCV4-27-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/11\/TCV4-27-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/11\/TCV4-27-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/11\/TCV4-27-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\"><strong><br><br>Festive Fundraising<br><\/strong><br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>The festive period is a also a time to give back to the local community, help others and spread some joy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This holiday season, the Salvation Army will be volunteering in the from 11am-1pm in the SU Foyer on Wed 4 Dec. They are looking for students to give a small amount of their time to leave a positive message to be added to their family packs for Christmas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some other volunteering opportunities in the wider community include; <a href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.volunteernow.co.uk%2Fevent%2Fholyland-winter-festival-3%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CRoisin.Morgan%40qub.ac.uk%7C24d71376fbf94175755808dd08b3b26a%7Ceaab77eab4a549e3a1e8d6dd23a1f286%7C0%7C0%7C638676290069618990%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=F6w1Nw48vj4agCg9UmsRLIPZ5uP5B8NjOzyUe6SkfwM%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Holyland Winter Festival Volunteers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.volunteernow.co.uk%2Fevent%2Fbucket-collection-at-tedburry-christmas-market%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CRoisin.Morgan%40qub.ac.uk%7C24d71376fbf94175755808dd08b3b26a%7Ceaab77eab4a549e3a1e8d6dd23a1f286%7C0%7C0%7C638676290069593214%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=81z%2Fsiy%2FkLV0fJwbrG3VgNp2VNiQTHdnOGE%2Fu8mXTLw%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Bucket Collection for Cancer Fund for Children at Tedburry Christmas Market<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteernow.co.uk\/event\/christmas-carols-event-at-victoria-square\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.volunteernow.co.uk\/event\/christmas-carols-event-at-victoria-square\/\">Christmas Carol Volunteers at Victoria Square<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.volunteernow.co.uk%2Fevent%2Fdepaul-festive-fundraiser-2%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CRoisin.Morgan%40qub.ac.uk%7C24d71376fbf94175755808dd08b3b26a%7Ceaab77eab4a549e3a1e8d6dd23a1f286%7C0%7C0%7C638676290069642256%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=6nTi4yMmtI9lc5SBZ0EyklvAIU3WJ7hi8kDHvvRUqMY%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Depaul Festive Fundraiser<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.volunteernow.co.uk%2Fevent%2Fchristmas-at-the-ulster-folk-museum%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CRoisin.Morgan%40qub.ac.uk%7C24d71376fbf94175755808dd08b3b26a%7Ceaab77eab4a549e3a1e8d6dd23a1f286%7C0%7C0%7C638676290069659707%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2FlGnhcFyj9tQJtGPhRvMu%2BKUKZpU1JXu34SCjUSYlpI%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Christmas volunteering at Ulster Folk Museum<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Giving to charity is one way of extending that warm feeling of doing something good for other people. With this in mind, QUB RAG (Raise and Give) is hosting a <a href=\"https:\/\/fixr.co\/en-US\/event\/christmas-coffee-morning-and-raffle-tickets-455304034\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/fixr.co\/en-US\/event\/christmas-coffee-morning-and-raffle-tickets-455304034\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">festive-themed coffee morning<\/a>, allowing you to socialise and unwind over coffee and treats for \u00a35. The cost of your coffee break will go towards local charities Nexus NI and Carers NI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if they don&#8217;t sound like a bit of you, we have other volunteering taster sessions and info stalls that you can check out on our <a href=\"https:\/\/q-su.org\/Events\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/q-su.org\/Events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">what&#8217;s on page<\/a>. We also have a network of over 500 organisations that welcome student volunteers. Our friendly team at SU Volunteer can help match you to your perfect role, you can contact them at <a href=\"mailto:su.volunteer@qub.ac.uk\">su.volunteer@qub.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:414px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#7d6862\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2508\" height=\"1672\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2916\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2022\/08\/image1-5.jpeg\" style=\"object-position:43% 0%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"43% 0%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2022\/08\/image1-5.jpeg 2508w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2022\/08\/image1-5-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2022\/08\/image1-5-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2022\/08\/image1-5-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2022\/08\/image1-5-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2022\/08\/image1-5-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2508px) 100vw, 2508px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\"><strong><br><br>Events at your                               Students&#8217; Union<br><\/strong><br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget to join us on Thurs 28 November from 3pm in the SU Foyer for our annual <a href=\"https:\/\/q-su.org\/Events\/listing\/SUChristmasTreeLightSwitch-On.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/q-su.org\/Events\/listing\/SUChristmasTreeLightSwitch-On.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Christmas Tree Light Switch on<\/a>. We&#8217;ll have festive treats, a carol performance and you can even take part in our festive pass the parcel to win some fun prizes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The holiday season can be costly, luckily at the Students&#8217; Union we are hosting a lot of free events in the run-up to Christmas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy craft sessions, puppy petting, bingo, quizzes, and more to help keep your social calendar full and your costs low.<br><br>You can check out our<a href=\"https:\/\/q-su.org\/Events\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/q-su.org\/Events\/\"> what&#8217;s on<\/a> page for our full listing of events in December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Some<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Final Tips for Festive Period:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some final tips for enjoying the festive season are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pace Yourself:<\/strong> Mulled wine, Baileys, Amaretto sours&#8230; the holiday season is known for it&#8217;s festive drinks. 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Keep an eye on your drink, and never accept one from someone you don\u2019t know.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eat Before and While Drinking:<\/strong> A good meal can slow alcohol absorption and help you feel better the next day- the perfect time opportunity to try out the Union Bar&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DCowFwAtW6m\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DCowFwAtW6m\/\">festive chip or pizza!<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plan Your Transport:<\/strong> Arrange a safe way to get home, such as a taxi, rideshare, or designated driver- and don&#8217;t forget Translink will be running <a href=\"https:\/\/www.translink.co.uk\/latenightservices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">late night services<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stick with Friends:<\/strong> Stay with a trusted group, and look out for one another throughout the night. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep Your Phone Charged<\/strong>: Make sure your phone is fully charged before you go out so you can stay connected with your group.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever you choose to do this festive season, we hope it&#8217;s safe, merry and bright!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The shops are now stocked with mince pies, the decorations are up and the festive music is blasting in every building you walk into\u2026 Belfast has fully embraced the upcoming festive season! 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