Christmas

Bright and early 12 seniors gathered at the Church of Christ to pack shoeboxes full of treasures for Operation Christmas Child. The shoeboxes are processed and delivered by the Samaritan's Purse Organization to impoverished children around the world as Christmas gifts. The “packing party” was organized by Pamela Stewart, and was attended by kids and teens from the Triple Vision group, and friends of Pamela, in addition to the seniors. The first step in packing a box was to chose the…

I Want for Christmas is You” Music Analysis “ All I Want for Christmas is You” is written by a great artist known as Mariah Carey. The song was written and produced with the help of Walter Afanasieff. “All I Want for Christmas is You” is featured on her album Merry Christmas that was released November 1st, 1994. The lyrics have several meanings. For example, “I don’t need to hang my stocking, there upon the fireplace,” references to a tradition where kids put stockings up for Christmas, but…

Christmas in Cuba is one of the most joyous occasions in the country and observed with great fun and festivity. Following the declaration of Cuba as an atheist nation in 1962, the festival was removed from list of holidays of Cuban calendar in the year 1969 when Fidel Castro decided it was interfering with the sugar harvest festival. Cuban authorities banned the public display of Christmas trees and nativity scenes, other than in places frequented by tourists, such as hotels. But in 1997,…

A Christmas Carol is a classic tale of joy, generosity, and finding your holiday spirit. However, the story did not start off with everyone holding hands and peace on Earth. It began with greed, hate, and antagonism. The story continues to progress to the end, and as it does changes in its tone. Both versions of A Christmas Carol end with the heartwarming mood the story is so famous for. The drama and the movie based off of it have many similar qualities, but differ from each other just as much.…

Christmas, one of the most wonderful words in December has given so many children and adults happiness with all the gifts and cookies. Now let us take a look at some different kinds of Christmas in Norway and China. In Norway, the traditional Christmas activities are not quite different with those in other countries in Europe. Every year, Norwegians decorate Christmas trees with small paper baskets called 'Julekurver'. “A traditional Norwegian Christmas Tree decoration are small paper…

Imagine a world where there is no Christmas; people would be miserable without the holiday. I adore many other holidays such as: the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Easter, et cetera, but Christmas is easily my favorite. There are multiple reasons as to why it is my favorite whether it is the food, culture, or even the fulfilling memories. Here are various senses on why I love everything about Christmas. First, there are presents given and received during Christmas and it reminds people that if…

Through the years, Christmas has changed from family gathering, fun, joyful religious holiday to a day focused on who receives what and how great the value of the gift is. In the short story “Noel” we see this theory come into play. This short story shows how this holiday is not what it used to be. Christmas has changed from a traditional celebration to a modernized day in which is focused around money and receiving. Several patterns are recognized in this story and can provide evidence to prove…

“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful while this winter festival” said by a writer Noman Vincent Peale. Further Justin Bieber continues to say “ its the most beautiful time of the year lights fill the street spreading so much cheer”. Christmas is also known as X-mas and mid winter, ‘Christ’s Mass ‘ is the word from which Christmas has derived. It is celebrated on 25th of December all around the world, coupled with, a public holiday is…

If you've ever experienced a decorated Christmas tree tipping over, you know just how messy, expensive, and damaging this situation can be. Moreover, an unsteady Christmas tree poses a real safety threat in your home, especially if you have pets or small children. This is why choosing the right stand for your Christmas tree is so very critical. Millions of Americans display live Christmas trees in their homes each year, and many families never give a second thought to the tree stand they use.…

For the families with young children, decorating the Christmas tree is a process in which different objects are placed on the tree at a certain time; the lights go on first, then the ornaments, and lastly the tree topper. Each part of the Christmas tree has a bigger meaning behind it than what meets the eye. The tree in general represents the eternal life. As the process of decorating the tree begins, the lights are strung on the tree first. Back in the 17th century, the trees were decorated…