The Christmas Invasion

Paragraph 1-Song-Let it Snow The reason I picked this song is pretty self explanatory. I picked this song because in the beginning of the book when Percy’s Mom is driving them it is snowing. The snow and sleet “Pounds down on the road”. This song let it snow fits perfectly for the scene when it is snowing. The reason is in the song it says, “Let it snow” and while they are in the car they want it to keep snowing because they like snow. This is the reason for this song. Paragraph 2-Song-I…

Upon my arrival at Disneyland the sweet aroma of ice cream filled the air making me feel bubbly inside. I was scattered around with thousands of other joyous children relishing the prospect of the overwhelming rides. My heart paced faster with every step I took. At every corner, I would notice a familiar looking face. Mickey Mouse on my right ,Buzz lightyear on my left Tinkerbell ahead of me. I could not believe it! I felt like I was living in a fantasy. Exhilarated, I walked towards the…

but that sacrificed their greatest and most valuable treasure. Jim sold his watch for hair combs while; Della sold her luscious hair for a watch fob as a Christmas present for Jim. I think it was fine that they spent that much money on one present for love. A reason it was fine spending that much money is because it was Christmas. Christmas is the season of giving, it comes once a year, and one expensive gift a year is reasonable. That money could have been saved for something important like…

Battle of the Beads: The truth about Mardi Gras The real origins of Mardi Gras and how it has changed to today’s celebration When one hears the words Mardi Gras, typically there is an association with partying and lasciviousness. According to online surveys, it is estimated that around a million people will attend this year . And while the current festival does have a level of the party life, the festival is rather family friendly. Mardi Gras New Orleans conducted a poll on the top 20 questions…

traditions, the most commonly celebrated is Christmas. The holiday was originally a day of religious celebration for people with Christian beliefs, but Christmas has evolved over the years, and now many people celebrate even if they are not Christian, Although the Christmas sprit of generosity and cheeriness has not changed, many of the traditions of Christmas have changed drastically. Early Christmas traditions were based in religion. During the middle ages, Christmas was more of a time to…

Finding My Peace When I was 16 I found true peace in my life, it came unexpected and when it did come it broke my heart. I found peace when I moved out of my mother’s house, after years of suffering under her roof I felt freedom. To understand why I felt peace for leaving home you have to understand what I went through during my middle and high school years. My mom has many problems with her mind and what she did to compensate with her own thoughts. Before I tell my story on how I found peace I…

meant sledding with the other kids in the neighborhood while lights light up the inside of brightly-painted houses. He, a stranger now, tiptoes through dead silence and boarded up windows, trying to see from the light of flickering streetlamps. No Christmas decorations hung, no wreaths guarded welcoming doors. He tried to remember the amazement that…

up even longer periods. During this time, the Vietnamese will partake in various traditions and activities including visiting their families and arranging reunions. It is considered a tradition that combines the western holidays of Thanksgiving, Christmas,…

The dumb brother After a long day at boxing practice, I was exhausted because it was a training day. Were in late December snow is falling and Christmas is around the corner.I packed my bags and got ready to go but I didn't see my dad there. Usually, after practice my dad comes to pick me up most of the time. If he wasn't able to come he always gave me a future notice when he dropped me off. This was the first time this had ever happened so I wasn't mad even though I could barely stand. I gave…

Getting Shameless About Easter One Easter I dressed as a giant yellow chicken and scared a toddler close to death on the streets of London. It seemed like a good idea at the time. The concept was that a giant chicken giving out chocolate eggs to the children of London would create good vibes towards our church and spread a feel-good Easter message. My team and I bought a few hundred eggs, and I climbed into a professional chicken mascot costume. Y’know, it’s great being a chicken and I’d…