Yule Essays

American Culture and Santa Claus Santa Claus has been delivering toys and creating cheer since the third century. Santa has been sharing his joy and spirit with Americans for a long time. When someone mentions the name Santa, the eyes of children light up. Santa has inspired the Americans, along with many others, to give, whether it be kindness or gifts. He has created thousands of traditions among millions of Americans. He has also made children of all ages lighter and happier. Santa is capable

1. One of the best books that my parents read to me was about Santa Claus. I remember clearly about the story since the story was about a Grumpy Santa Claus getting ready to give the gifts to the children. I enjoyed the book a lot because it was Christmas season and the way my father did impressions of Santa that was really bad and made me laugh a lot. I still remember the way the story goes and how funny Santa is because he is grumpy, hates the cold, and a real klutz, which made the book really

Christmas tree "Wake up, wake up! Today is Christmas day!"said new T-200 home robot. "Today is december 25, sunny day, it is perfect weather to....."the robot said with female human voice. But no one responded. Suddenly, a little boy with blue pajamas got up straightly, unlike the lazy face he had yesterday, his eyes were full of energy ,just like a blue crystal dazzling in the dimmed room. He got up immediately without wearing his shoes, he rushed out of his room, he opened his

Christmas front door décor is a fascinating way to both spread some extra Christmas magic and joy and get your home ready to welcome guests for the holiday season. Whether traditional or with a modern twist, there is a plethora of options to brighten up your front door and the space around it. Wreaths, garlands, Christmas ornaments, snowflakes, stockings, snowmen, stars, topiaries, and light and flower displays are the classic elements to use when decking your front door. As for the colors, the

For many, the Christmas season is a time for gift-giving and the good life. Often associated with kids and the young at heart, the season is the perfect excuse to decorate the halls with Christmas socks, or write a wish list for the latest toys and gadgets. But one does not need to be a kid just to dream about these Christmas gifts and perks. And yes, this is also available for adults, especially those who love to play at online casinos. Thanks to the new and month-long promotion from Karamba.com

A timeless theme is a general event that will happen to everyone and shows how everyone is similar. It is understood by anyone and everyone because normally, it will happen to everyone at one point or another. A timeless theme shown in the play A Christmas Carol, the movie A Diva’s Christmas Carol, and in the book How the Grinch Stole Christmas is changing for the better. It is shown in the play through the way Ebenezer Scrooge’s mindset changes during the play as the spirits show him Christmas past

Just as Ebenezer Scrooge’s personality changes throughout A Christmas Carol, so too does his viewpoint on the true meaning of Christmas. Scrooge goes through a pretty traumatizing experience when the spirits show him many new revelations, so he is very happy to find himself alive and well on Christmas day by saying, “I will live in the past, the present, and the future!...the spirits of all three shall strive within me” (109). What Scrooge means by this is that he will always remember what the spirits

While reading Appenix1, I was able to get a little bit more information how cultural differences influence sensation and perception. When I read how different greetings meant different things in some cultures it made me think of different events and situations.         One of the most popular US holidays is Christmas. During Christmas, most children are thrilled about one character in specific: Santa Claus.  Santa Claus is known for having a big round belly, wearing a red and white suit, long fluffy

Christmas in Argentina is celebrated on the 25th of December. It is a deeply religious holiday in Argentina. The Christmas decorations are the most important aspect in Argentina. People decorate their house with red and white garlands, lights, wreaths, and native flowers of the season. The Christmas trees are usually decorated on December 8th, which is the “Feast of Annunciation.” The tree is decorated beautifully with bauble which is a small, showy trinket or decoration. The tree is also decorated

Which is your favorite, Thanksgiving or Christmas; most people would probably say Christmas. But that does not mean that we should rush Christmas coming by skipping Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a terrific holiday that does not deserve to be passed by. Decorating and celebrating Christmas before Thanksgiving should be considered erroneous actions. To begin, you should not cheat the fall season for winter just yet. Winter possess great qualities, but fall has so much to offer as well. November is

Whether you spend your entire day in a cubicle or have your own home office, you can decorate your space to add a little spice to the Halloween holiday. When you have to worry about the boss, you might have to tone down your Halloween decorations in your cubicle, but at home, you can get as spooky and as daring as you like. It often helps if you have a theme aside from Halloween. Set up a story for your cubicle space like it 's the scene of a horrific crime involving a stapler and office gossip.

About Lewiston Home to more than 32,000 residents the city of Lewiston is a great place to settle down, raise a family, or retire. Located in one of the most beautiful areas of the U.S., the town of Lewiston is a great place to call home. A city composed of beautiful and safe neighborhoods, the town is brimming with small town charm and friendly residents. New comers to the city are sure to feel right at home in the warm and inviting community of Lewiston. History Of Lewiston The city of Lewiston

When you think of the Holiday season what is one of the first things that comes to mind? Do you imagine the smell of gingerbread cookies in the oven, the smell of pine trees in the living room, or maybe the sight of Christmas lights scattered around town? For me it was always my holiday choir concert like the one I attended by the SIUE choirs. The first choir to perform, was the Choral Society, they sang a total of six songs. This group was not my favorite however; I did enjoy their performance

Greed In Literature A timeless theme is a perception about the human existence that will always apply to human nature no matter what time in history. The audience will always understand the theme as a timeless theme will always utilize the human experience. One of the many timeless themes frequently explored in literature is the theme of greed. Rapacity has been relevant to human life for thousands of years and will continue to be applicable for all the years to come. Greed is an excessive self-centered

Nala’s New Friend This is a story of an imaginative kitten, Nala, who jumps over canyons, dodges boulders and tries to hunts down monstrous beasts everyday. Her world is absolutely perfect in her mind until Reuben the dog arrives. Nala was only 1 month old when her family found her in a box with her brothers and sisters on the corner of Sycamore and Studebaker Drive. She was taken by the family being the absolute cutest of the group while her siblings were taken to a nearby animal shelter.

Christmas Break As I saw the Twinkling lights on the christmas tree, the Christmas candles smell rush to my nose like buffalo running from a predator, and the cool, cloudy skies that make breezy wind chill I knew it was almost christmas break. I loved My Christmas break because of the Dallas Stars game, hanging out with my friends, spending time with my family, and opening tons of presents on Christmas Morning. BEEEEP!!! As a car blasted its loud ear drum bursting horn at a stop light in Dallas Texas

The winter season was upon us. Snow fell, christmas decorations were up, and our spirits were high. My brother, Milan, and I loved the holiday season. Spending time with our family, opening gifts, playing in the snow; it was all like a dream come true. Every year we made our own wish lists, decorating them in green and red stickers. Although, for the last few years, all we wanted was one simple gift, in our opinion. It was a puppy. A puppy that would run around in our house and backyard, tennis ball

NAVRATRI'S are over and Diwali feasts are over. Now it's time for weddings, Christmas get-togethers and a big New Year's do. Booze is all around you. So, what are you drinking? Are you sticking to red wine because it’s supposed to be good for you? And if your answer is yes, then how much? In 2011, the American Heart Association polled 1,000 adults and found that 76 per cent agreed that wine could be good for the heart. but only 30 per cent knew what the recommended limits were. The problem is that

Artificial Selection/ Natural Selection When the word artificial comes to my mind fake thoughts run through me, like water runs down your throat. Artificial christmas trees, flowers, foods, anything artificial you can think of, almost everyone has it and has produced it. As you read this, do you have any idea what artificial means? Said on dictionary.com, artificial means produced by humans, not occurring naturally. For example, artificial selection would be taking a wild animal, such as a whale

Celebrating Christmas in Spain: Three Kings As they say, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. Christmas is one of those holidays you just can’t miss wherever you are in the world. Despite the universality of it, there are little differences on how people celebrate Christmas around the world. Here in Spain the star of the show is not Christmas Eve but rather the Three Kings (they do celebrate Christmas Eve with the Nochebuena but more on that later). Spanish Christmas celebrations might surprise