I mean the present. It really is the most wonderful time of the year. Spirits are lifted and everyone seems to be in a better mood. The days have gotten a bit colder and the hats and mittens are out.…
Every year when winter comes, the holidays come rolling in, there are several holidays celebrated by families that all involve their own special traditions. For those who celebrate Christmas, a certain little elf has become all the rage and is finding its way into the homes of many and becoming a yearly tradition for millions of families. This little elf is, The Elf on The Shelf, which has exploded with popularity over the past ten years since its debut in 2005, in 2013 it even took place in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in the form of a giant balloon. Many parents and teachers utilize Elf on The Shelf in their homes and classrooms, but the main problem with Elf on the Shelf, is that it teaches children that unfamiliar surveillance is okay and it normalizes the idea of always living under the watchful eye of some greater being.…
Many of us like to prepare and be in control. To know what to expect. Christmas is a story of the unexpected. The unexpected love of a compassionate God who dwells among His people to render salvation and bring Hope to all…
Wearing my Christmas pajamas, I rushed into the cold, blue car as quick as I could. I was excitedly telling my sister, who was carrying several board games, to hurry so we would not be late. The anticipation was killing me. Arriving at grandmas, I opened the big red door and the smells of freshly baked cookies and hot chocolate rushed up to greet me. Walking around the house, I recognized the Christmas decorations that were in the traditional places.…
“No! It wasn’t my idea either. It was my uncles. He wanted us to steal the Santa’s because he had embezzled money from the company and he wanted to make that money back for the holidays, and he figured the best way to do that would be to kidnap the stores Santa’s. He hired us to do all the dirty work for him, so no one would suspect that it was him.…
Christmas is…the cold whipping at my cheeks. Christmas is…pancakes over a stove. Christmas is…warm Peanut Butter Blossoms baking. Christmas is…eggnog fresh in the glass. Christmas is…extra front loops from last night's reindeer.…
With each round of the seasonal carousel comes the holidays, which come and go like old friends. They bring memories of past, and promise of new traditions to come. Whether it is winter the incandescent branches of pine are adorned in glittering glass.. Easter, when children scatter in search of painted eggs. Halloween, where children come knocking late in the evening, or thanksgiving-- thankfully eating until you almost yack.…
Then firecrackers and cherry bombs start exploding! And they go on all night! Usually the gifts are new clothes. Another tradition is putting decorations on Christmas trees. Putting up nativity scenes are signs of Christ’s birth.…
Not A Women Santa “Maybe Christmas doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps means a little more.” Macy's Department Store decided to try a woman as Santa Claus. They just need actors to work as the role of Santa in the North Pole. They wanted to try it last year in just New York City…
Yes you might be wondering why i'm saying mexican christmas season when december only have one holiday which is christmas day .Well in our tradition we don't only have one day of christmas. We have many more that starts on december the 16th through February 2nd. You might be thinking mexican are crazy for celebrating this season in so many days. But today you will know all about the important events and the food we have also the amazing decorations we use in the season.…
The light was glistening as how my mood represented. I had sprung up like a spring. My brother was still somehow asleep, although I don't know how through this exciting occasion. I couldn't go back to sleep as if I had just drank a bunch of coffee and was wired from then on out. The same effect was left with my brother when I woke him up too.…
Here in America, what children look forward the most is for Santa Claus to bring them presents. Christmas eve starts and generally is a preparation for Christmas, but before bed little kids put out cookies for Santa Clause. Early in the morning the Children wake up excited to see what Saint Nick has left for them and beg their parents to go downstairs to open gifts. After all the gifts are opened, a big breakfast is enjoyed. Families usually spend the day together and depending on their religious beliefs might go to a church service that will be extremely over crowded.…
TOP 10 CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR SON It is the wish of every parent to present a special gift on the occasion of Christmas to their children, especially for son. As far as the selection of gift is concern, it is a very difficult matter. The reason behind this is gifts are given frequently on different functions so selecting the one for Christmas really matters. Picking a wonderful and attractive gift for your son on Christmas is a hard job.…
Presents with festive patterned paper lay under the Christmas tree. “From Santa” is labeled on one- or a few mysterious packages. When children return to school, conversation about the holidays will fill the air. Naturally, the question “What did you get from Santa?” arises. Mixed emotions decorate the face of a child who received mittens and socks when they hear about the Playstations and smartphones that their friends unwrapped.…
My artifact is a small Christmas tree my mother and father bought when they were first married. This tree is something I have always cherished because it reminds me of joyful times spent with my family when I was a child. Although the Christmas tree has become a symbol for the Christian celebration of Christ’s birth, for this essay the Christmas tree represents family and childhood memories. One of my earliest childhood memories was of laying on my living room floor with only the light of the fireplace, Christmas tree and the show Rudolph the red nose reindeer which was on the TV.…