Christmas tree

Every child who celebrates Christmas during the winter anticipates one event above all others: the opening of presents. I remember staying up all night the day before Christmas shaking with eagerness, wondering what type of toys I would be bestowed in the morning. As a general overview, Christmas is a winter holiday celebrated in late December in many American cultures. During Christmas, gifts are given through a variety of means such as an overnight visit from an impersonated Santa, a secret…

I spent most of my childhood growing up in Pennsylvania, but my earliest memories emerge from the few years I lived in Florida. While my brother and cousin were in school, my mom would bring me with her to my abuela’s house where it always smelled of Cuban cooking and she would bring me rice and beans and Maria cookies. Even after moving back to Pennsylvania, we would visit at least once a year; sometimes driving over eighteen hours just because of the importance of making time to see family. I…

The gurgle of the Poland Springs bubbler echos in the background as I fumble for the hanging light pull. As I let it ricochet towards the ceiling, I jump at the sound of popcorn exploding on the stovetop, soon to be strung around the ten foot Christmas tree. After a quick sweep of the former closet stuffed to the brim with non perishables, my eyes land on the double bagged flour, though the extra material does nothing to keep the powder in the bag; the entire shelf is coated with a mini…

Cookies with Santa It’s that time a year again! Last year we hired a Professional Santa and his wife for the event, additionally we pitched in and designed a Christmas Stage for fun and exciting pictures with Santa (for the kids anyway). Mrs. Claus accompanied Santa reading the Christmas story to children, while other children visited with Santa. Let’s get in the holiday spirit once again! About 65 children attended the event last year. I expect 60-80 kids this year. We had 240 cookies…

family who started an extravaganza 18 or 19 years ago. The extravaganza is filled with stunning decorations and lights. The Gaddy family decorated their houses as kids and that got them christmas spirit. Mike and Gwen gaddy wanted everyone to get in christmas spirit. It take them along time to put the christmas lights up and take them down. The Gaddy family extravaganza is in fayetteville georgia. Most people start putting lights up after thanksgiving, however the Gaddy family starts in mid…

How to Make Scented Pinecone Christmas Ornaments More and more individuals are trying to scent up their Christmas holidays. People will use scented candles, Christmas cards, sprays, and incense to bring out the smell of the holidays season. One easy and very inexpensive way to do this is to make scented Pine cones. This is a great craft that can produce some very nice results. It is so simple that even children can do it. The first thing that you need to do is go Pine cone hunting. Pine cones…

have observed a common theme that happens at the end of every year. The common saying “Merry Christmas”, has been replaced with the saying “Happy Holidays”. Growing up, as far back as I can remember, the day after Thanksgiving; me and my parents would wake up and put up our Christmas tree, lights, and Christmas decorations. The last decoration that always went up was a sign that lit up and read “Merry Christmas”, that would be put up outside over our front door. It was as if the whole world was…

that can be utilized for different purposes. In Doll’s House, a predominant symbol is the Christmas tree that is delivered to Nora’s house. The simple explicit message is that the tree coveys to readers that Christmas is approaching. It is a festive object meant to serve as a decorative and symbolizes family happiness and unity. However, the Christmas tree is more than just a festive object. In the play, the tree seems to mimic Nora’s psychological state and draws multiple parallels in the play.…

Halloween versus Christmas in the United States Holidays in the United States have been adapted from cultures all over the world. Each one is a unique from its original form in other countries. For example; in other countries a fox, chicken, or goose delivers eggs on Easter which is different from Americas’ version of “The Easter Bunny”. However there are two holidays that while they seem very different, they share a lot of the same traditions. These are Halloween and Christmas. The history…

The tree Arianna Dunphy Narrative summative The wiping cold rushing wind hit me hard as a rock while i leaped impatiently i couldn't wait to get to the top of the pine tree.i hadn't jumped this fast in a while.It Was late fall I was going to the top of the pine tree, there were 4 thick branches crossed over each other there weren't too big of a gap so you couldn't fall through the branches then there was a branch strong enough to hold you up to a tiny clearing to look out on the woods and…