Christmas Essay

In the story,“Fish Cheeks”, Amy Tan teaches that other people’s expectations should not influence you to change your opinions or true self. During this story, Amy’s family invites the minister’s family for Christmas Eve dinner. Amy wants to please their family because she happens to have a crush on Robert, the minister’s son. This causes Amy to worry about how Robert will perceive the unique behaviors and customs of her large family. Tan writes, “Then my father poked his chopsticks just below…

Faith is a major aspect of my life. I continually face situations that rely on faith alone. Because of this, many people have affected my life, changing the way I look at things. Six years ago, Fr. Kevin Schroeder was assigned to be an assistant pastor at St. Joseph Cottleville. My family and I introduced ourselves as one of the thousands of families at this parish, even knowing that he wouldn't remember it. One of our many family traditions include inviting the "new guy" to dinner, so…

As winter is approaching, we all have to get bundled up for the cold weather. I am going to give you 5 tips for getting bundled up this winter season. I guarantee it will help you a whole lot. Before you go on your winter shopping spree, remember these three important pointers: • Don’t buy anything expensive • Make sure that the item will last long enough for winter • Make sure that the item is comfortable and warm 5 Ways to get Bundled Up for the Winter Season 1. Lovely winter boots:…

Henry” prominently exhibits selflessness and generosity. The protagonist, Della, her actions during the story highlight her most rewarding traits; selflessness and generosity. “I had my hair cut off and sold it because I couldn’t have lived through christmas without giving you a present” (Henry 250).…

Many people across the country take part in Black Friday, which is considered the first day of shopping for the Christmas season. It has become very common to see fights between eager shoppers fighting over discounted items, but Malia Pattison, a 13 year old, was lucky to not witness and experience this while shopping this weekend. Malia traveled from her hometown in Wisconsin to Minnesota for both Thanksgiving and Black Friday. Her father, Gregg, sister, Shayla, and friend Tristan…

The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry is a Christmas story that gives the reader a glance into the life of a young couple. Each romanticizes something very important to them and both want to get each other grand gifts. The only issue is that they do not have much money. They each go to great lengths to get something special for their significant other. O. Henry uses irony, the contrast between expectation and reality, to show the reader that objects are not as important as people. O. Henry portrays…

In my family Christmas time is the best time of the year. We always gather together and celebrate with a big beautiful tree and great food. The one food that is always a must have is tamales. My great grandmother started this tradition in her house, located in Durango, Mexico, because it was the one and only food she could always get the youngest child to eat. The children always enjoy cheese stuffed tamales while the adults enjoy red pork tamales. While some food might have been cooked days…

Claus.I don’t think this because I don’t think they can pull it off.Another reason is I don’t think they would look that great.The last reason is that during World War two there was a conflict because of a woman Santa Claus.”The best way to spread christmas cheer is singing loud for all to…

As each year approaches the transition between January and February, the holiday season seems to die down in America, with New Year parties following Thanksgiving and Christmas to complete the holiday trifecta. However, as some people clean up the confetti from the New Year countdown, Chinese and Vietnamese American families anxiously prepare for one of the most important cultural festivals from their homeland – Lunar New Year. From preparing auspicious New Year foods, to buying red envelopes…

put on pajamas with ski boots and a coat lined with what I’m assuming is sheep fur. Gene was wearing a gym sweat suit with a towel around his throat. It looked terrible but I wouldn’t tell that to his face. On one of these mornings right before Christmas break, I woke up at an earlier time to set up the course for Gene to run. It would just be this oval walk that surrounds the Headmaster’s house, a beautifully crafted white mansion. By this mansion was this elm tree I always leaned against to…