Christmas Gift

You plunge a thin, wooden stirring stick into the black sludge the barista dubbed a “Caramel Espresso,” circling your hand back and forth in a desperate attempt at forcing a few flakes of sugar to dissolve. It’s March, possibly the month you detest most, and you’re sitting outside in the biting Chicago breeze. Notes of grease and cigarette smoke dance on the cold spring air, and you wrinkle your nose with disdain. You despise this city—and this café, too; sappy eighties’ tunes play on repeat,…

Poem Cayce Farrell Where I’m From I am from the person that plays with barbie dolls In their basement With unique doll houses made from hand Making their clothes with her friend I am from someone that would play hopscotch Playing flag football after school Having fun with a friend I am from a paint by number Figuring out all of the colors I am from crocheting a blanket I am from watching my favorite show from someone that is crazy over Michael Landon and watching Bonanza all day when…

person in the world. For example, the urban city has many places to sightsee. In Denver, there are so many beautiful places to see such as the U.S Mint and the Denver Zoo. But, my favorite place to visit is the Capital Building, especially during the Christmas time. Furthermore, Denver has beautiful places to explore. One of my favorite places to explore is the downtown district. It’s even better at night with the nightlife and entertainment. The city life in Denver makes this city have its…

Merideth Monk. Going so far, in one instance, as to create a picket line at the premiere of German composer, Karlheinz Stockhausen’s Originale on Sept. 8th, 1964. This particular event was very divisive within the Fluxus movement and called into question the allegiance of many of the artist who crossed the line (wikipedia.com/Fluxus). This anti-art aesthetic produced such works, as “Ice Cream Piece 1966” by Albert M. Fine: performer buys an ice cream cone, then a) eats it b) gives it to a…

This article presents a photographer named Lujan Agusti who has recently arrived in Mexico. During her time there, she was straight away shocked by the numerous amounts of religious festivals occurring all through the year. She was captivated by the performances that re-enacted the past, along with the characters. There were many festivals dedicated to their religion, celebrating holy week, anniversaries of churches, and more. “Religion is everywhere!” Agusti said. Agusti roamed around the…

the presents on Christmas Eve/Christmas Morning. This is caused by the small feud between Father Time and Santa. As the story continues, Santa enlists in the help of the Tooth Fairy, The Easter Bunny, and Cupid, as well as his head elf, Bernard to help stop Father Time from speeding up time. The five work together to stop him and in the end, Father Time realizes that he should not be speeding up time, but instead should be spending time with his friends and have more of the Christmas spirit…

In the United States, Thanksgiving is celebrated to commemorate the historical event where the Pilgrims and Native Americans happily sat down to a big feast after a successful harvest. This iconic event is what majority of Americans remember about the story of Thanksgiving. However, what happened after the feast shared by Pilgrims and Indians? Did more Pilgrims in cute little hats came to the New World with oven roasted turkeys and stuffing? No! The true story of Thanksgiving is not a fairy tale…

6:00 is when she is able to go to sleep. she works very very hard to give use what we need. So i just want to show her how thankful I am and that i love her she is the best mom and i'm happy that she is my mom. I wish her a happy birthday,merry christmas,and a happy and great new year. -love Yhoalibeth Dear, MS.Oleary I just want to start by saying that you are one of my favorites teachers.…

Cascarones During Semana Santa (Holy Week) in some places around America, there is food, parades, celebrations, alfombras and parties. According to Catholic traditions, meat should not be eaten the Friday in Semana Santa. For the parades, the costaleros (person carrying the image on their shoulders) carry pasos (images) to the catedral (main church). Other celebrations are fallas which are burnings of ninots (sculptures made of paper mache). Alfombras (carpets) are made in Guatemala with…

Dominican Republic. During December, they celebrate Christmas, like we do, but Christmas doesn’t end until January 6th, with the arrival of the three kings. A tradition in the Republic, is an Aguinaldos; an informal party at home. The people at the party sing traditional Christmas songs and eat Christmas foods, such as Puerco asado. People also carol there, and sometimes, families give the carolers a drink called jengibre. Some Dominicans celebrate Christmas for about 3 months. Employees also…