Christmas controversy

What do you think of when you think of holidays? Do you think of Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Fourth of July, or Valentines Day. Well, then I think of holidays, two come to my mind, Christmas and Thanksgiving. Christmas and Thanksgiving come right after one another. First Thanksgiving that occurs on everything fourth Thursday in November, while Christmas occurs every December 25th. They both are important to the citizens of America and both have a significant meaning, and…

in a year, there is no doubt Christmas is at the top. Just the thought of sitting around a blazing hot fire, sipping hot chocolate, the fellowship of a family, and laughing with your friends and loved ones, how could it get any better than that? Christmas is all about spending time with your family, keeping your traditions strong, and most of all this special holiday marks the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Without those three simple elements, christmas could not be the same. With…

Ok all you nay sayers, it's finally time for you to begin to celebrate Christmas. You were the epitome of the Grinch when the stores put out their Christmas decorations in August. You whined about how Christmas was going to "take over or overshadow Thanksgiving" Now you have no excuse. And for the record, yeah Christmas is supposed to overshadow Thanksgiving. One is about our being Thankful and diving into a food orgy. The other is about the Incarnation of God. And before you get upset with…

We all love birthdays as it brings with it the joy of eating cakes and gifting or receiving birthday gifts! Planning a surprise birthday party or a get-together for your loved one can be an exciting affair. It could be for your boyfriend/girlfriend, parents, colleagues, or your spouse. No matter how much you know them, planning a surprise birthday can be a little tricky. To make it easier, we have some easy and cool birthday surprise ideas to bring happiness on this wonderful occasion. Birthday…

to my family, and I? Christmas will be the most special holiday we celebrate as family. When we come together for this holiday, it is full of laughter, love, and talking; although we all are around each other very often, this holiday brings out the best of us. Christmas is the holiday where we all are very thankful, and appreciative of the things we receive. Family is everything, and spending Christmas with them is beyond amazing. The purpose for coming together for Christmas is much more than…

little bit more? How about we look at a couple of the biggest holidays, Christmas and Thanksgiving. Christmas is obviously the best holiday ever. From how long you get off school or work, to the food groups you focus in on for that holiday, to who figuratively or literally comes to your home. If I gave one the option of more or less, almost always one would choose more. Its just an instinct, who wouldn't want more? Christmas gets about 2 weeks off, to be specific, it is 16 days off. That leaves…

Twas the night before Christmas! Crisis at Christmas is a charity geared toward providing for the less privileged around Christmas time. In this ad the author is determined to persuade adults throughout the United Kingdom to pay a small price in order to pay for various necessities for the homeless. The author does an excellent job in persuading the audience by utilizing audience, formal features, style, and emotional appeal. The author also provides insight on how reader’s cooperation can…

Along with Christmas and New Year’s, Halloween is celebrated all around the world, and it just so happens to be the best holiday ever and others agree. According to the Theodysseyonline.com, “Regardless of religion or nationality, Halloween is for everyone. But the greatest thing of all -- if you’re not into it, you do not have to participate!” It’s the perfect excuse to dress up and act like a kid. This holiday has the best events, food, parties, and decorations. Halloween is a great excuse…

3. The Christmas card was traditionally a way to wish someone a merry Christmas. Pictures of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph—three important figures in Christianity—were shown on Christmas cards to wish them the best and happiest holiday. In contrast, candles, Christmas trees, Santa Claus, and reindeers are some of the iconic figures and objects shown on cards in the 21th century. They represent the theme of Christmas. In the Victoria era, Christmas cards were sold for one shilling, which is not much…

I emptied the bowl of my pipe by knocking it against the gate post. Then, I opened the car door. My aunt began to cry. “I’ve had so many bad dreams about you. I was worried you wouldn’t return,” she said. “I’m alive and well,” I said, “Merry Christmas.” As we went inside the house, Uncle Galway and I carried the…