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The society appears affluent and agreeable enough for those who can operate in it successfully. The Helmers have a very nice home and are looking forward to even more commodious living once Torvald gets his appointment. There is room here to celebrate Christmas with presents, to employ servants, to play music, to enjoy all sorts of creature comforts, and to celebrate with one's friends. Many of the most cherished ideals of middle-class life, then and now, are clearly on display. But we learn…

Birthdays are exciting milestones in one’s life. It helps to involve presents and maybe some cake, but overall there is an aura of excitement.You are being celebrated: your friends and family showing they value you. The other side of birthday’s however, are the connotations that follow a particular age. The act of turning 18 is seen as a milestone; because you can vote on the next person that runs the country and are considered an adult in the eyes of the law. Then there’s the inevitable fact…

Hannibal, originally from Spain and against Carthage led the second Punic War against Rome. His plan to win the battle against Rome in their own territory initially seemed to be working because Rome lost 40,000 members of their army. Determined not to be defeated, the Romans organized another army and gained enough strength to win. In 202 B.C.E. during the Battle of Zama, Hannibal and his army were destroyed which allowed the Romans to further expand their empire. The Ottoman Turks originated…

This year’s winter break was by far the best winter break. Winter break held two of my favorite hoildays season, and Christmas. I also went shopping. To begin with, over break i went hunting. When I went hunting I killed a doe.We only had one pack of dogs so when i killed the doe I had to catch the dogs. Later on that day everyone ate lunch at the hunting club. After lunch the dog driver said,’’he was going to let the dogs rest for tomorrow’’. So everyone had to call it a day, so i started to…

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…

Typically, when one envisions the holiday season, he thinks of feelings of happiness, prosperity, and love. However, this time of year has become increasingly a stronghold for rampant consumer spending and materialism. In consumer culture, advertising companies play to consumers’ emotions excessively. Take John Lewis’ 2014 advertisement, “Monty the Penguin”, for example, which gives us a typical Christmas tale of friendship, love, and joy. However, upon closer inspection, “Monty the Penguin”…

Whats your favorite Holiday? Mine HAS to be Halloween!The reason I love Halloween is because i was brought up on Halloween, and I mean who doesn't like a holiday when you get to walk to strange peoples house and basically beg for free candy!Plus i love scarring people to death! I love dressing up in the weirdest costume I can find! Me and me best cousin agree...I don't care how old we get we're still going trick or treating.Shes 16 going on 17 this year and she still goes trick or…

Someone is standing in line at a department store, waiting for their turn to pay for their purchases. It is mid-December and the weather is cold and snowy and people are bustling about trying to complete their Christmas shopping. The person who is at the cash register checking the customers out seems to be in the Christmas spirit telling the shoppers to have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year as they finish paying and head toward the front doors to leave. This would usually bring a smile to…

Christmas will be here before you know it, so in case you are struggling to come up with gift-giving ideas, I wanted to spread good cheer by offering my Christmas shopping list as inspiration for your list. Candy Babee Pink Riesling $10 Casual, moderate, and expert wine drinkers will love this selection from Chateau Diana. The Candy Babee Pink Reisling has a fruity flavor that balances out hot and spicy meals, specifically pears, peaches, apricots, and grapefruit. I admire this winery due…

Pope Gregory VII Often considered one of the most influential and controversial popes of the Middle Ages, Gregory VII became pope after a long career in the papal court. Historians have claimed that the papacy of Gregory VII is so important and must be emphasized, they have coined the term “Gregorian Reform”. Gregory VII played an important role in Europe during his time, and was a major contributor both before and after his election to the reform. When discussing the biography of Pope Gregory…