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"Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away." - Philip K. Dick. Whether you've heard this famous saying or not, it seems to ring true. For example, when you were a child, you were told that Santa Claus is existent and that he's the one that comes down your chimney (if you happen to have one), place presents under your Christmas tree, and bite into the cookies and drink the milk left out for him. So you believed it because you simply suppose "My parents wouldn't lie to…

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…

Christmas Christmas is a special time of year. People all around the world enjoy the Christmas season. Some traditions are similar. Other traditions specific to the country. Australia and the United States share some traditions,however, other things are completely different. Many countries have different traditions.Some are exactly the same. Australia and the United States have many of the same traditions. For example they both have a tree but the one in Australia it is a gum tree and…

Almost Christmas is such a wonderful movie that I recommend to anyone. This movie is a great comedy to watch with families and friends. Almost Christmas has some great cast members that act their role phenomenally. Scenes in Almost Christmas will have you in tears from laughter or heartfelt moments. I recommend Almost Christmas because it’s a holiday movie, comedy, and relatable. Holiday movies are the best movies to watch. The title of the movie ‘Almost Christmas’ lets you know that it is…

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…

As a Northerner, the holiday season that I experienced in Minnesota is pretty different from the holiday season that my children will experience living in South Carolina. As a kid in Minnesota, Christmas 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…

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…

Today I went to Holiday in Whoville concert with Kelly together. It is really a very good experience for me because this concert is very different than other concerts that I have been before. Compare to other concerts this concert is more like a big party for me. When the singers sing the songs on the stage, all the audience can sing along with them together. In addition, because it is almost Christmas so all the songs are relevant to Christmas. There is a chamber choir of 25 singers and one…

Are you excited about the upcoming holidays? Snow, decorations, cookies, time with family –all the things that make the Christmas season so wonderful. Despite all of these delightful aspects of Christmas, I’m having trouble getting excited. Why, you ask? I was lying in bed one evening after my Philosophy class, pondering what we had discussed that day. Images from Plato’s Republic about the Allegory of the Cave and the Sun and the Line kept rushing through my head. Then, I had an epiphany.…

How to Make Scented Pinecone Christmas Ornaments More and more individuals are trying to scent up their Christmas holidays. People will use scented candles, Christmas cards, sprays, and incense to bring out the smell of the holidays season. One easy and very inexpensive way to do this is to make scented Pine cones. This is a great craft that can produce some very nice results. It is so simple that even children can do it. The first thing that you need to do is go Pine cone hunting. Pine cones…