Applying Sociology to Holidays
Learning about holidays through a sociological perspective!
May 2021 | Nigeria
The Sociological Significance of Eid-l-fitr Celebration
Guest contributor Muib Shefiu writes on the sociological significance of the Muslim celebration of Eid-l-fitr discussing the role of collective rituals in holiday celebrations.
Muib Shefiu
January 2021 | Germany
The Sociology of Celebrating Holocaust Remembrance Day in Germany
Guest contributor Ismail Hassan writes about Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Ismail Hassan
December 2020 | Mexico
Digitization of social practices. Día de la Virgen in times of pandemic.
Guest contributor Luis Alberto Peniche Moreno writes about celebrating Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe in 2020 and the digitization of social practices.
Luis Alberto Peniche Moreno
September 2020 | US
The 'Social' Labor Behind Labor Day
Guest contributor Christopher Hutton writes about the social labor behind labor day.
Christopher Hutton
December 2019 | US
The Christmas Spirit: A Sociological Perspective on Seasonal Altruism
Co-founder Stephanie Wilson discusses seasonal altruism at Christmas time.
Stephanie Wilson
October 2019 | US
The Need for Sociologists in the Halloween Industry
Co-founder Luke Hanna discusses why we need sociologists working in the Halloween industry.
Luke Hanna
May 2021 | Nigeria
The Sociological Analysis of Universal Celebration of International Workers' Day
Guest contributor Timothy Ojewuyi Blessing writes about the sociology behind International Workers' Day.
Timothy Ojewuyi Blessing
December 2020 | US
2020 Top 5 Sociological Phenomena in the United States
Guest contributor Christopher Hutton writes about five sociological phenomena witnessed in the US in 2020.
Christopher Hutton
November 2020 | US
Why do Families have Political Arguments on Thanksgiving?
Co-founders Luke Hanna and Stephanie Wilson share sociological insight on political arguments over family holiday meals.
Luke Hanna and Stephanie Wilson
September 2020 | Nigeria
Nigerian Independence Day: Celebrating Nigeria At 60?
Guest contributor Adamu Usman Garko reflects on the meaning of independence in Nigeria.
Adamu Usman Garko
November 2019 | US
Applying the Sociological Imagination to Thanksgiving
Co-founders Luke Hanna and Stephanie Wilson outline an easy way of applying the sociological imagination to Thanksgiving.
Luke Hanna and Stephanie Wilson
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April 2021 | Nigeria
Ramadan: The Sacred Month of the Muslims
Guest contributor Muib Shefiu writes about the Muslim customs, values, and rituals of the sacred month of Ramadan.
Muib Shefiu
December 2020 | Nigeria
The Sociology of Christmas in Nigeria
Guest contributor Hassan Idris writes about the sociology of Christmas as it is celebrated in Nigeria.
Hassan Idris
October 2020 | Mexico
The Joy of Death in Mexico: A reflection on the sacred objects that generate social cohesion on the Día de Muertos
Guest contributor Luis Alberto Peniche Moreno writes about the sacred objects that generate social cohesion on the Día de Muertos
Luis Alberto Peniche Moreno
December 2019 | US
Is Santa Claus a Public Health Risk?
Co-founder Luke Hanna outlines discourse suggesting Santa Claus may represent a social problem.
Luke Hanna
October 2019 | US
A Sociological Perspective on the Halloween Urban Legend of "Free Weed for Kids"
Co-founder Stephanie Wilson provides a sociological analyses on the urban legend that people may hand out marijuana on Halloween.
Stephanie Wilson