there is a Santa Claus

Culbertson. One of the days Chase and I went sledding together we made the coolest snow fort I have ever seen out of sticks, snow, trees and we even had a flag. I also remember making cookies for Santa and seeing my family members dressed up as him. They would attempt to persuade us that the real Santa Claus was amongst us when in reality it was one of my uncles. I also remember all of the Christmas programs I used to have at church and school. One program all of the students including me got…

Down. That was the direction the boy was going as he descended into the dark abyss. Fear crept into his mind. Doubts swam around in his head like fish, one chasing after the other. “Why did he want to make this long, treacherous journey in the first place,” he asked remorsefully. It did not matter now. Pushing his thoughts aside, he told himself that he had to get used to it, so he took a deep breath (more of a gulp really) and stepped into the tunnel, putting one foot in front of the other.…

All around the world, many convicts are being slaughtered in the name of sweet justice by the means of the death penalty. This law is very controversial which should not be effectively active in Belize. Countless debates and research are brought in different countries and nations on the whether to approve or disapprove such a law. Deep consideration should be focused to this issue because of the consequences that affect the community. This law gives ultimate right to the authorities to end the…

Another group of inflatable creatures joined the band on stage, this time two suited frogs and a giant Santa Claus, while digitalized naked girls danced between rainbow traces. The power of the song had captivated us from the balcony and beyond; finally I felt like more than just a spectator of a Flaming Lips spectacle. Before closing the show with an overly…

Francisco. Waverl'ys mother is exceptionally strick and tries to bring up her kids as disiplined as could be allowed. The Jong's gone to the first yearly Christmas party at the First Baptist Church where the kids each got a unique present from Santa Claus (one of the congregation individuals wearing a red suit with a fake cotton facial hair). Every kid got the opportunity to pick their present from the choice gave. Waverly picked a little, glossy, red bundle which ended up being a pack of…

In Mexico, Christmas is celebrated from December 12th to January 6th. From December 16th to Christmas Eve, children often perform the 'Posada' processions or Posadas. Posada is Spanish for Inn or Lodging. There are nine Posadas. These celebrate the part of the Christmas story where Joseph and Mary looked for somewhere to stay. For the Posadas, the outside of houses are decorated with evergreens, moss and paper lanterns. In each Posada, children are given candles and a board, with painted clay…

A 6 year old tragedy Christmas day 1996, an american beauty pageant queen was murdered in her family home in Boulder Colorado. There are no traces of evidence of who killed her only a family mourning the loss of their youngest. The night of her murder it is noted that only the immediate family of Jonbenet was in the house at the time of the murder, John (her father), Patsy (her mother), and Burke (9 year old brother). Later that night Patsy discovers JonBenet not in her bed and starts to…

ze Mr.Etzkorn U.S. History 1 10 February 2016 The Impact of Political Cartoons on Public Opinion During Civil War Era Public cartoons are illustrations that contain a commentary that focus on a current event or popular personality. The drawings offer the reader a visual representation of an issue or person that aims to influence the opinion of the reader through satire, humor, or exaggeration. An artist who draws these images is known as an editorial cartoonist. The use of political cartoons…

“There are few words in the English language that convey more sweetness to the heart of man than ―Home” – E.C. Hussey, Cottage Architecture of Victorian America America is one of the most diverse continents in the world. It has been classified as the “melting pot” for all the different ethnicities that migrate into the Americas. Of course, most of its success was not made for itself but influenced by great nations. Europe has had a huge impact on America itself. Using these influences made…

everything should be equal and fair. Things were not even-handed for Uncle Randy on that frosty, December afternoon. The cafe was engorged in decorations for the holidays- shimmering trees, twinkling lights strung from the high ceiling, and even Santa Claus in the corner, although he was stationary. As I licked the sweet chili off of my chapped lips, I listened to the sound Uncle Randy’s raspy voice tell stories of experiences he has in the past while being at restaurants. Apparently, people…