Savage 1 Kelly Savage Feb. 12‚ 2015 English A M/W Christmas and Easter Christmas and Easter are both really well known holidays around the world. They are enjoyed by many every year. Both are Christian Holidays but also secular‚ so celebrated along with those with no religious affiliation. Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ and is set on a fixed date every year‚ December 25th. Easter celebrates Jesus’ Resurrection and its date fluctuates because it lands on the first Sunday after
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right. And that is why I’ll be discussing childhood today‚ with the aid of a popular Dreamworks animated film called ‘Rise of the Guardians.’ ‘Rise of the Guardians’ showcases five magical and imaginary beings‚ namely‚ Nicholas St. North (or Santa Claus)‚ E. Aster Bunnymund (or the Easter Bunny)‚ Sandman‚ Toothiana (or the Tooth Fairy)‚ and last but not the least‚ Jack Frost. They are called “guardians‚” and their role is to make children -- like this boy named Jamie – happy‚ and to protect them from
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Many people are unaware of what Santa Claus originally looked like. His clothing has changed tremendously over the years. He has gone through a St. Nicholas stage‚ a Victorian Father Christmas stage‚ and he is currently in the modern stage. Santa clause originated from St. Nicholas. He looked similar to a priest. He was pictured dressed in a long red cloak that swept the ground with his white robe underneath and a tall white‚ red‚ and gold hat. He sported a long‚ luscious white beard and carried
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first star.” I shouted happily. Everybody stood up and started sharing their wafers and sharing their best wishes for each other. After we ate the supper‚ it was time to get our presents. It was my favourite part‚ because it meant that Santa Claus would come and give each of us our gifts. I had been looking forward to that all year‚ to meet the old man with a long‚ grey bread‚ ruddy cheeks and fancy red clothes. I believed that he arrived from Finland on a big sledge pulled by reindeers and
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Miss Lucy decided to tell the students at Hailsham what they needed to hear which was kept a secret by the other guardians. Miss Lucy made it clear that the students were born for the sole purpose of donating their vital organs. Although the students had an idea prior to this‚ they did not fully understand the situation until she told them. From Miss Lucy’s dialogue‚ the reader is able to understand the sense of shock that the students felt as they realized that their future was nothing more than
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Nicholas is intended to recognize his holiness‚ it has been almost transformed into something else. Many children just take advantage of the fact that they get candy‚ and they don’t have any interest in learning the history of Saint Nicholas. Santa Claus is also derived from Saint Nicholas‚ who has taken a lot of the real meaning of Christmas and turned it into a day focused on receiving gifts. What was once a very significant religious day has been transformed into an unavailing day with not much
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or present from their friends and family. Many of them will also believe in Santa Claus. On the night before Christmas‚ kids will prepare a list or a letter to Santa telling him what they wish for. They will also have some cookies and drink on the table for him to eat. Kids have been told that if they are bad and naughty then they will get coal. But if they are nice then they will get gifts. In their mind Santa Claus is dressed wearing a red coat with white collar‚ a Santa hat‚ black boots and leather
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Who is Santa Claus? He is a man of mystery‚ a fat man in a red suit who sneaks into homes not to steal but to give‚ and he is a household name for American families all across the country. He is a common story told at Christmas time‚ from parents to children‚ passed down from generation to generation. Why is this storytelling such a common practice? Does it have any effect on the children when they realize that Santa is not real‚ or does Santa stand for such a fundamental concept of American culture
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organize over how to deal with the biggest good lieSanta Claus. Santa is a universal figure of goodwill often thrusts parents and grandparents debating about honesty‚ betrayal‚ and fantasy. Is Santa a good lie or bad lie? I believe that many parents fear their children will feel betrayed when he/she finds out there is no Santa Claus. However‚ Santa Claus is one of the most cherished memories of childhood. A lot people seem to think Santa Claus is a wonderful story about being
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newspaper‚ the unknown columnist‚ in his or her editorial‚ Yes Virginia‚ argues the importance and the reality of Santa Claus. The writers purpose is to prove to a eight year old girl that Santa Claus is real. The author adapts a jubilant and protective tone in order to argue to both children and adults that Santa is real. The first paragraph establishes the idea that Santa Claus is real though others may say that he isn’t. Their doubts are because their minds are too rigid and hardened. Through
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