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LITERARY ANALYSIS O. Henry’s short story “The gift of the Magi” takes us on a journey through a few days of the life of a poor young couple. The setting here is Christmas in the 1905 while the conflict is in buying gifts for each other. O. Henry exposes the emotions pertaining to the whole ideal of gift giving at Christmas with the help of these two in love. The abstract emotion of love is elevated in the story through the pain inflicted in sacrifice. The sacrifices the two of them make for each…

Birthdays are always super exciting and special in a person’s life. They tend to love the cakes, presents, parties, ice cream, and the general feeling of merriment with their family and friends. They might be getting older, their wish lists getting smaller, however, that does not imply that they wish to celebrate the day their life began to the fullest. There is no other day to celebrate themselves other than their birthdays. A person’s birthday becomes special when his/her loved one is by…

After I watched Radio, I realized that it was one of the movies included in the Cinematic Representation article by Renwick, Schormans, and Shore (2014). This article found two themes present in the films they analyzed: A simplification of occupational participation and infantilization. They portrayed Radio as someone who was nearly always happy. He rarely showed anger or sadness, until his mother passed away. His emotional dynamics were not as evident as other characters I saw in the movie.…

The Headless Candy Hogger By Brenty boo times thomes (AKA: Beary Brent) It was Halloween night for Peter Lightning. He was going trick or treating with his friends, Donny and Sylvester. Peter was going to be a Pumpkin head from his favorite movie, " Night in The Cornfield". Peter was ready too early because his friends were not there yet. He took a couple "Butterfingers" from his moms candy bowl and sat down on the couch. 2 minutes later there was a knock on the door. Peter went to go open it…

In center city, England 1867, the week before christmas. Fog settles and church bells ring. People walk the streets, greeting with a, “Merry christmas to you.” as people buy bores and toys and trinkets for their family and children. The spirit of the season is in the air. Not a shred of, “Bah-Humbug”. Now go forward a few years and you find people speeding down the highway rushing to the next Wal-mart in town, trying to buy that new video game, or the new tablet he wanted. Parents find it…

teaching them both a valuable lesson. In another episode, Brian promises to take Stewie to meet Santa Clause. Brian brings Stewie to meet the Santa Clause that is in the mall, but, once Stewie realizes that the Santa Clause in the mall isn't the “real” Santa Clause, he then drags Brian with him on an adventure to the north pole in a search of the real Santa Clause. Once they discover that the real Santa Clause is near death trying to fill all of the orders on everyones christmas list, Brian and…

Everyone remembers the overwhelming excitement of waking up on christmas morning to find that Santa Clause has visited and left the empty plate of cookies and glass of milk, along with a mound of presents sitting under a perfectly lit tree. The legend of Santa Claus is meant to inspire a spirit of joy and giving. It is a tradition among families that has long been upheld, but many are starting to question the deception behind Jolly ole Saint Nick. Parents across the world are struggling with…

Who has not heard the song “It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”? The song “It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” is a popular and joyful song wrote in 1963, this song represents Christmas, “The most wonderful time of the year”. Now day this song is a traditional song, heard in Christmas. The use of poetic device impacts the song makes you imagine every word Andy Williams it’s singing. Onomatopoeia, imagery, and repetition are some of the poetic devices that are used on this…

Coming To Town Christmas time, a time usually in connotation with joy, family, milk and cookies, and Christmas classics such as A Charlie Brown’s Christmas and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. As a young boy or girl, everyone has their stories of Santa Claus, from wanting to touch his beard or telling him what you want for Christmas. Christmas has grown into not just celebrating Jesus’ birthday (if that’s what you believe in), but instead as a holiday for lots of gifts. The idea for giving gifts…

Skate, ride, play, shop, dine and be prepared to be wowed this holiday season at Global Winter Wonderland. Now in its third year at the Cal Expo Center in Sacramento, the magical world of light and cheer spans 17 acres and certainly promises fun for kids of all ages. Sneak a peak into Santa’s Village to catch a glimpse of the elves hard at work and visit Toy Land where larger than life teddy bears, toy soldiers and building blocks make you feel like you’ve climbed inside a giant toy box. Skip…