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Rachel Carson, the author, starts off the passage with an anecdote about her twenty-month old nephew, Roger, in which the two of them go for a relaxing late night walk on the beach. She compares Roger’s bubbly facial expressions and amazement at his first time experiencing the beautiful moonlit ocean to her many years of “sea-love”. Despite the difference in age and experience, she goes on to say that they appeared to sense the same awe and wonder in regards to the roaring and moonlit ocean.…

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…

In the Victorian era, there were couple of pagan holidays that were tied to Christianity: Mothering Sunday and Easter Monday, (Mitchell 211). The first pagan holiday in the year is Mothering Sunday. Not to get confused with Mother’s Day. That is to say that according to The Telegraph, “It was a day where children, mainly daughters, who had gone out to work as domestic servants were given a day off to visit their mothers and families”. Although we celebrate it the same way the Victorians did with…

Through the years, Christmas has changed from family gathering, fun, joyful religious holiday to a day focused on who receives what and how great the value of the gift is. In the short story “Noel” we see this theory come into play. This short story shows how this holiday is not what it used to be. Christmas has changed from a traditional celebration to a modernized day in which is focused around money and receiving. Several patterns are recognized in this story and can provide evidence to prove…

Aspects of Venezuela Culture Venezuela is a beautiful country situated in the norther coast of South America. Instead of there have been a lot immigration from European, and African mainly, Venezuela is characterized by a diverse group of people who share some aspects in their culture: Tradition, language, and family and friends. One aspect of the culture of Venezuela is tradition. The relevant tradition celebration is Christmas, Most of the people are catholic and they start going to the…

How to Make a Candy Cane Christmas Bouquet This Christmas I decided to make some Christmas themed bouquet to surprise friends and family that will see during the holidays. This cane candies bouquet looks great, and does not take long to make. It can also be fun and easy project for children to make. You will need: * 50 mini candies canes * 1 pile of silk poinsettias * 1 pile of silk holly * Thick wire and a thin wire * Stem tape Step 1: wire and tape for poinsettias and Holly … Wires and tapes…

As Christmas time approaches this year, my thoughts turn to the many traditions that my family has developed throughout my lifetime. Most traditions that I celebrate have lots in common with any standard American household, such as opening presents and spending time with family. There is a slight twist with the whole spending time with family part though. On my father’s side of the family most are avid outdoorsmen and women, and from this common characteristic sprung a new tradition. Christmas…

When you think of Santa Claus, what do you think of? Do you think of a jolly old man, with beard as white as the falling snow? Santa Claus is a beloved icon all across the world. From mall visits, to putting cookies and milk under the tree, Christmastime is a child’s favorite time of the year. Christmas carols, the smell of cookies baking in mom’s oven, it all just, you know, makes you feel warm inside, sitting by the fireplace with your family. Recently, Macy’s Department Store in New York is…

With the magnificent slogan ‘the jewel of the Hills’ the gorgeous city La Mesa is situated in the lap of California state of the US. The meaning of the La Mesa is ‘the table’. It is just 14 km away from the San Diego on the eastern site. The stunning city is a focal point to attend the several art and cultural events throughout the year. The place is famous for its amazing events like Antique Street Fair and Christmas in the Village. Apart from these two, La Mesa holds its largest event of the…

Christmas verses Halloween Holidays come once a year, but there are two holidays in particular where everyone for sure remembers the dates and is most get excited for. Christmas and Halloween and the two most widely recognized holidays in the United States as well as around the world. Both holidays are unique in their own ways but both are similar in many ways as well. Although different, they share many of the same qualities. Such as happiness, laughter, and treats. Many children go back to…