Santa Claus

What I Want for Christmas Are there presents you want for Christmas? There are definitely presents I want for Christmas. Santa needs to bring me some really good presents this year. For Christmas I really want three presents these three presents are: a new watch, Lego’s, and video games. I want a new watch for Christmas. When I run I know how long it takes me to run, but I don’t always know how far I run. There is a watch that can tell me how far I run, and it can do so much more than that.…

Being a 17 year old can be extremely stressful with school, sports, clubs, and out of school activities. Luckily, music is a wonderful way to relieve the day's tension. Listening to music is an easy way to stay calm, and can also make you think about old memories. Songs such as “Hawaii” by The Beach Boys “Grandpa Told Me So” by Kenny Chesney and “Breakeven” by The Script all have impacted my life greatly. These songs are capable of bringing back memories from my past, both good and bad. The…

Sam Kercheval Ms.Noori Pre-Ap english 1 09 december 2016 Tim Burton Style Analysis Essay Rather it's Wes Anderson's unique color pallet or Martin Scorsese frequent use of slow motion every director has a style and Tim Burton is no different. Tim Burton has directed over 35 motion pictures and he has been nominated for many oscars, his mix of gothic and fantasy elements have continually blown audiences away and has earned him a spot as one of…

It's that time of the year again. The holiday everyone has been waiting for. As Christmas quickly approaches, everyone begins to get in the holiday spirit. No matter where you go, you will be reminded that the holiday is here. People have begun to set up Christmas characters in their yard and hang lights on their house. Radio stations are playing all of the Christmas classics, while the television has all of the new Hallmark Christmas movies on. Stores are crowded with holiday shoppers who are…

The Christmas tree tradition started 1000 years ago in Northern Europe. The trees were used for decoration, a reminder of spring, festivals, and a symbol of everlasting life with God. Throughout the years things would change about the tree. They went from small parts of trees for decoration to being full trees hung upside down for decoration then after they were hung upside down it became more of a tradition to put them in cities and have dances then set them on fire, they would then parade…

morning usually meant waking up to beautiful, fluffy snow covering our yard. I’d stand over the heat register to feel the warm air blow on my legs while staring out the cold window watching the snow fall. My siblings and I would unwrap presents from Santa which inevitably included new sleds and winter gear. We’d get bundled up while my Dad warmed up the car and we would brave the cold to head to Christmas morning church. Bulky winter coats, snow boots, hats and mittens would cover up our pretty…

The games listed below are great for themed birthday parties! Pinata The piñata is a brightly-colored paper container filled with sweets and/or toys. It is generally suspended on a rope from a tree branch or ceiling and is used during celebrations. A succession of blindfolded, stick-wielding children try to break the piñata in order to collect the sweets (traditionally sugarcane) and/or toys inside of it. Best of all you can either create or purchase a pinata that matches your theme. It may…

it extra special for everyone involved, and try to at least buy one or two things each that the kids have shown interest in over the year. Of course all children love to write their letters to Santa and always include "the list". My chidlren always make sure that Mom and Dad have a copy, just incase Santa doesn't come through with everything they asked…

head. Then, I had an epiphany. Santa Clause, who is the face of the holiday season, is really nothing but a shadow dancing along the cave’s wall. Of course, I stopped believing in Santa Clause a very long time ago, but my means of concern are something much deeper than that. In…

Truth means absolute. It is the opposite of fake. When you want to know if Santa's real you always ask your parents, because you trust them. Or at least I did.. Are you telling the truth? Do you pinky promise? As children we always wanted to know the truth, the real stuff. But now as we grow into adulthood the authenticity is a little scary. Truth is we will all have to grow up, we will have to pay water bills, buy groceries, get married, and be alone sometimes. That's the truth, it will happen.…