Investiture Controversy

As the holidays draw near, the feelings of warmth and security an individual gets when surrounded by those closest to them are noticeably fainter than they have been in previous years. It seems that as time goes on, the familial aspect of the holidays, especially Thanksgiving, has been watered down in order to make it more marketable to consumers. Also, the day itself is now practically ignored in order to make room for more profitable traditions such as Black Friday. Capitalism, commercialism,…

Thanksgiving I always love this time of the year because of the holidays. In just a few short days Thanksgiving will be here. Not only is it exciting that it is Thanksgiving, I also get to have 5 days off of school! Thanksgiving is always great because you get to spend time with family, and enjoy being with one another. The food is also a plus. This year Thanksgiving will be at my house. I would prefer it to be somewhere else because my mom wants me to clean my room, but I guess it is ok that…

Christmas has lost its meaning due to certain things that have been added over the years. This is a very important question because there is an argument going on, debating whether Christmas has or has not lost its meaning. Over the years, Christmas has really changed. It used to be the celebration of the birth of Jesus, but it’s become commercial and most people rarely pay attention to the real meaning. Christmas has become very different over the years, and it gains a little difference every…

Is Christmas too commercialized? Well, I will tell you my opinion. I feel as if it is. People know it is an moneymaker, so they put Christmas stuff out on Thanksgiving night. Be happy because you are with your family. Christmas does not have the same meaning it once did. Christmas is about being about Jesus not gifts. Firstly, Christmas doesn't have the meaning it used to. On this certain day were are supposed to celebrate the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ. Too many people think of nothing…

“What is the reason for the season?” I constantly hear individuals use this saying to remind people that Jesus’ birth is why we celebrate Christmas. Although some people remember that Jesus came into the world on that day, most people have lost the true meaning. Thousands of Americans just look at Christmas as an opportunity to receive presents, or various other selfish reasons. Retailers just look at it as a way to make extra money. Few see the real meaning. Our culture has gone so far as to…

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…

Even as an ardent non-Christian/Atheist, I’m a big fan of the whole Christmas phenomenon. Staff and students get time off to spend with their friends and family. Many people get the opportunity to travel. And there’s a definite magic associated with being a child (or man-child in my case) opening presents on Christmas morning. It’s been a while since I was forced to attend church, but I think I can cover the gist of the story of Christmas for those who may rusty on their ancient history. Mary…

What is consider a special holiday 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…

The “whys of conformity” demonstrate why the Church of Scientology has been so successful in gaining new members and keeping indoctrinated members. Specifically, they help explain why people are motivated to conform to the church’s ideals. The group locomotive hypothesis, consistency theory, and the hedonistic hypothesis provide reasoning to understand how the church gains and keeps its members. I will examine how each of these theories/hypotheses play a role in “Going Clear”. The group…

On November 10 I attended Elf the Broadway Musical written by David Berrenbaum and directed by Sam Scalamoni. I attended Elf the Broadway Musical which was put on by Texas A&M University and MSC OPAS. Elf the Broadway Musical was a comedic musical that appealed to audience members of any ages including a range from myself a college student to the family of four sitting next to me. Elf the Broadway Musical was a delight surprise, since I had seen Elf (film) I expected the play to appeal more to a…