Topic: To discontinue the celebration of “Columbus Day General Purpose: To persuade Specific Purpose: To enlighten the unaware of the malicious acts committed by Christopher Columbus in hopes of putting an end to the celebration of Columbus Day. Thesis Statement: Celebrating “Columbus Day” is a horrendous tradition commemorating an evil man who is not worthy of such a prestigious honor‚ canceling the holiday in the remaining 33 active states would be a step in the right direction Organizational
Premium United States Christopher Columbus
EICHER SCHOOL HOLIDAY HOMEWORK CLASS – VIII ENGLISH Q1Read the newspaper article and answer the questions that follow: Ban is the correct move 10 Feb 2009‚ Vikram Sinha The move by the central government to finally introduce an amendment to the Motor Vehicles Act‚ 1988‚ prohibiting the use of cell phones while driving‚ has materialized. It also ensures that there are no loopholes left in the law by including hands-free sets in
Premium Mobile phone Law Introduction
This was the best holiday I’ve ever had! I came here with my boyfriend for a 2 week stay and found the hotel brilliant. I was a little worried after booking it as some reviews on websites were quite negative but I am pleased to say that these worries did not come true. The rooms are basic but nice and clean‚ always had toilet paper and the maids were very contentious - we were in our rooms one day when they came to clean as it was raining and they came back later - many would have left it for that
Premium English-language films Sun Scuba diving
if‚ the place is a cold‚ hot‚ relaxing or adventures‚ there will be many places where vacationers will be able to find these features. Another crucial point for vacation is who the vacationer is traveling with‚ either‚ by their self‚ as a couple‚ family or friends. According to Yogatree.com (2014)‚ “Your destination options will vary depending on your travel companions and your compatible interests.” If the purpose of vacation is complete relaxation‚ then a resort might be chosen. Good accommodations
Premium Holiday
the age of 15 are expected to have a celebration recognizing their transition into womanhood‚ also known as a "Quinceañera". Having a Quinceañera is the dream of most Hispanic girls‚ it is something they’ve anticipated their entire life. This ceremony is not only significant to the girl who is being celebrated but also significant to the girl’s family. In my case‚ I believe it was more significant to my family than it was to me. I did not consider this celebration necessary to recognize my transition
Premium Marriage Love English-language films
Chinese Traditions Values for one society may seem strange to another society‚ but nonetheless‚ they are important to that society. For instance‚ the painful and debilitating Chinese tradition of foot binding‚ as bizarre as it may seem to our culture‚ to the Chinese people‚ it was the esoteric essence of pure beauty and signified status within the family structure‚ allowing young women with lotus feet better opportunities for marriage with well-to-do families. Traditional Chinese courtyard life
Premium China Chinese calendar Song Dynasty
of Tishri Reasons: The Jewish New Year is a time to begin self-examination‚ looking back at the mistakes of the past year and planning the changes to make in the new year. The Bible refers to the holiday as Yom Ha-Zikkaron (the day of remembrance) or Yom Teruah (the day of the sounding of the shofar). The holiday is instituted in Leviticus 23:24-25. No work is permitted on Rosh Hashanah. Much of the day is spent in synagogue. Tishri- THE 7TH MONTH Significance: New Year Length: 2 Days (Some: 1 Day)
Premium Judaism Torah Rosh Hashanah
them use drug because of the faulty function of the family. They use it to against their parents because their parents do not understand them or their parents lack of parental attachment. Moreover‚ they use it to relieve the disappointed and want to feel better or different and reasons may include: escape from pain and boredom. Many times‚ teens who grow up with parents who take drugs are also more likely to try drug than teens who have a good family relationship. Thirdly‚ as we now‚ today this entire
Premium Drug addiction Addiction Sociology
DEATH CEREMONY RITUALS IN SULAWESI SELATAN WRITTEN BY: ADINDA RIZKI NIRMALA 2012/338097/SV/02553 PROGRAM STUDI BAHASA INGGRIS SEKOLAH VOKASI UNIVERSITAS GADJAH MADA YOGYAKARTA 2012 INTRODUCTION South Sulawesi divided into 20 regencies. One of them is called Tana Toraja‚ which is located on plateau in the north of capital city of South Sulawesi‚ Makassar. South Sulawesi known with their various ethnic groups such as: Suku Bugis‚ Suku Makassar‚ and Suku Toraja. The latest ethnic
Premium Indonesia
are so many holidays today that it is mindboggling. Did you know that today‚ February 7th is “Send a card to a friend day” and “Wave all your fingers at your friends’ day?” Of course these aren’t really highly celebrated days. There are all of the more important holidays such as the Fourth of July‚ Thanksgiving‚ New Years‚ and so on. These holidays while they are important they are not my favorite and I don’t look forward to them all year. Christmas is my favorite Holiday and it is really
Premium Christmas Christmas controversy Black Friday