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The holiday that I celebrate is Christmas because I’m Christian and that’s my religion to celebrate Christmas me and my family we all get together at my house Christmas eve and we make ginger bread houses and watch Christmas movies on Netflix and we get to open one present that night and then Christmas day we wake up and my mom and mom mom cook a big breakfast for the whole family and we sit down and eat and enjoy the food and then when were all done we go sit around the tree and start opening…

The Relationship of Hanukkah With Christmas Hanukkah and the lighting of the nine candle menorah take place for eight days in memorial of the miracle that happened at the rededication of the temple on the 24th of Kislev around 160 BC. Although the miracle of the oil is an awesome act of God, it is the opinion of this ministry that the greater miracle was the preservation of the Jews. My point is that if the Maccabee’s had not prevailed for the three years that they did, against the evil…

The Arch of Titus (also known as Arco di Tito, or Arcus Titi) is an ancient Roman arch built in honor of the victories of the older brother of Emperor Domitian, Titus, in the year 82 C.E. It is located at the bottom of the Palatine hill in Via Sacra, Rome, Italy, southeast of the Roman Forum complex. It was built during the peak of the Roman Empire, known as the Early Imperial Period, by Domitian’s supposed favorite architect Rabirius, who is also credited to have built the Colosseum. The major…

imagination...” (xi). Music has the ability to spark memories of times someone has had with his or her families and friends. A song played during the holiday season can bring back memories of something as simple as decorating a Christmas tree or lighting a menorah. Music can also help develop a childs brain causing them to become superior in mathematics and science. During the early stages of a childs life when they are introduced to classical music the child’s brain has the ability to…

Body worn cameras will increase public safety in many ways. One way that stands out is the fact that each officer will be aware they are wearing these cameras, therefore making them less likely to commit acts of police violence. They know each action they make is being constantly recorded and will be looked at and scrutinized if there is a claim of excessive police force. There have been multiple studies done by different universities in different parts of America showing the use of body cameras…

discrimination of government. Catholics and Christians can proudly display a crucifix or cross around their neck. Those of the Islamic religion may wear a hijab, and will not be scolded for their devoted prayers. Jewish citizens can showcase a lit menorah through their front window. Those of baptist religions hold the power to perform their unique believer’s baptism ceremonies, and Mormon citizens may follow the Articles of Faith. Citizens are able to celebrate any holiday associated with their…

of them focus on being your own person in the world that God has made for you (Falcon 208). The celebration starts on Friday at sunset and ends Saturday at nightfall. Sabbath is welcomed by the lighting of a candle (traditional Jews mostly use a menorah, but any two candles will do) mostly by a woman since men in traditional households normally have work or temple until after sundown , wine or juices for underage children, and two loaves of a special bread in Jewish tradition called “Challah”…

Foundation - Judaism was founded in the ancient region of Canaan, which is the biblical name for the land that lies between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River. The area is modern day Israel and Palestinian territories. Abraham is regarded by the Jewish people as the father of the religion. They believe that God spoke to Abraham, and told him that he would be the leader of a great people, but only if Abraham followed God’s instructions. Moses was a biblical figure who led the Jews out of…

Judaism In Judaism one of the most important events that holds an extreme amount of religious significance is a central and pivotal point of their belief system. This event is Pesach or what would be better known in the English as Passover. This is an early spring harvest festival that celebrates the liberation of the Israelites from Egypt. This is a seven day celebration with the first two nights being celebrated with family. The origin of Passover is what lends to us the greatest significance…

As David Gelernter, author of Judaism: A Way of Being, once professed, “If we were forced to choose just one, there would be no way to deny that Judaism is the most important intellectual development in human history." Although most Christians have the same fundamental core values (even though there are variances between the numerous denominations, including Evangelicalism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, and Anglicanism), Judaism and Christianity have significant differences between the two…