Holiday
10 Harvard-Themed Halloween Costumes
Mid-October means the end of warm weather and the start of midterm season for most Harvard students—but that's no reason for distress. With Halloween right around the corner, now's the time take a break from studying or despairing about the cold to come up with the perfect costume idea. With that in mind, here are ten suggestions for Harvard-themed costumes that will help you showcase your school spirit. 1. John Adams, Class of 1755 If you have an old white wig lying around, now is the time to dust it off. 2. John Harvard's Boot Exactly like what it sounds like. Golden sheen is optional. 3. Jeremy Lin '10 Acquire a trio of Lin jerseys from his days with the Harvard Crimson, the New York Knicks, and the Houston Rockets, and go with a couple friends as the past, present, and future of Harvard's biggest sports star. Be sure to make jokes about taking your talents to Harvard Square.
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During the Holy Communion on the Great Vigil of Easter at Memorial Church, Reverend Dr. Dorothy A. Austin invites the congregation to draw near and receive the Body of Christ, which was given for free, and his Blood, which was shed for sinners. The Eucharist is performed to remember and celebrate Christ's Last Supper.
Floral Decorations
Beautiful flowers adorn the churches on Easter Sunday and set the tone for the celebration of the hope and joy that believers have in Christ's resurrection.
Adult Baptism at the Great Vigil of Easter
Before midnight on Easter Sunday in Memorial Church, the Reverend Dr. Wendel W. Meyer baptizes the fifth candidate to receive the baptism during the Great Vigil of Easter. In this profession of Christian faith, the candidate repents of his sins and promises to follow Christ and to depend on the grace of God to fight sin both within himself and in the world.
Christ Crucified
A statue of Christ cruficied stands in the Monastery of the Society of Saint John the Baptist and at the center of the Christian faith. According to the Canonical Gospels, the blameless Son of God was arrested and crucified, died and was buried, but rose from the dead three days later as had been prophesied.
Infant Baptism at the Great Vigil of Easter
During the Great Vigil of Easter at Memorial Church on Saturday night, Reverend Dr. Wendel W. Meyer, the Acting Pusey Minister, baptizes and blesses the young girl in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Proud parents and Reverend Dr. Dorothy A. Austin fondly observed this sacrament and rite of admission into the body of believers, the Christian Church.
Nailing to the Cross
In remembrance of Christ's crucifixion on Good Friday, believers at Grace Street Church nail red notecards with their sins to a wooden cross.
Easter at the Monastery
After the 4:30am Easter Vigil, the Monastery of the Society of Saint John the Evangelist is prepared for the 10am Holy Eucharist. The Monastery is home to the Brothers who live under a Rule of Life and who made vows of poverty, celibacy and obedience.
Don't 'Pass Over' Passover in the Square
If you're mulling over not being able to eat carbs because of Passover, fear not! These Harvard Square finds will fuel your eight-day holiday with such deliciousness that you will forget that Moses and the rest of the crew didn't have enough time to leaven that bread. To refresh your memory, if you're keeping kosher for Passover, you're supposed to avoid foods, except matzo, made with wheat, barley, rye, spelt, or oats. Depending on whether you're Ashkenazi or Sephardic, you may have different rules, so ask your Rabbi or Hillel if you have any concerns. Meanwhile, these foods should keep you pretty full for the next week.
