The first day. The first day‚ by Edward p. Jones. born 1951 is an American novelist and short story writer. His 2003 novel The Known World received the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. Jones was born and raised in Washington‚ D.C.‚ and educated at both the College of the Holy Cross and the University of Virginia. His first book‚ Lost in the City‚ is a collection of short stories about the African-American working class in 20th-century Washington‚ D.C. In the early stories are some who are like first-generation
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Malaysian. As the government tries to strengthen racial bonds and enrich the people’s identity‚ Malaysians themselves are showing vast improvement in living together as one. "Oh‚ no! I’ll be late for work again!" So begins a typical Malaysian day‚ customarily‚ with a jolt as one realizes that he has overslept on yet another gloomy morning‚ this owing to the faulty Petaling Street alarm clock. Vigorously brushing his teeth while trying to do the buttons of his collared shirt with the other free
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Hamad Alhammadi Intermediate 2 Dr. Sandra Nagy Valentine’s Day Valentine’s day is an important day. “ Valentine’s Day is very important for English speaking people” Dr. Sandra said. Especially on this day‚ a lot of money was spent in valentines gift. The old story explains how Valentine’s Day came from a priest who was working in the church and he was marrying people. Suddenly a memo came from the Emperor Claudius that said “solders may not get married any more and if any one married a solder
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The day of the dead is an ancient ritual. It has been a holiday for over 500 years. It is a national holiday which has combined the Mexican ancient ritual with the Spanish-Catholic "All Souls Day"‚ which the Spanish conquistadores celebrated during the religious conversion of the local Mexican native Indians. Today‚ day of the dead is celebrated throughout Latin America‚ as an official Catholic holiday. The day of the dead dates back to approximately 3500 B.C. This celebration initially took
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What is the Day of the Dead? The Day of the Dead is a holiday that originates in Mexico. The main focus of it is to celebrate and remember dead loved ones with friends and family. The celebration takes place on October 31‚ November 1 and November 2. The celebration is dedicated to La Calavera Catrina‚ who has become a symbol for the holiday. The Day of the Dead has become one of the largest holidays in Mexican culture. What countries celebrate the Day of the Dead? The holiday is especially
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Thanksgiving Day The holiday of Thanksgiving is a tradition started by the Pilgrims and Indians. Together they shared the fruits of the newly settled America. Thanksgiving Day is a communal celebration marked as a sense of gratitude people feel for all the good things in life. This is done by offering prayers‚ gifting your near and dear ones. Its origin can be traced back to the 16th century when the first thanksgiving dinner is said to have taken place. Besides‚ the fourth Thursday in the month
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President’s Day Today is February 19‚ 2012 and we are celebrating the President’s Day. This day was designated to honor all the presidents of the America. The most honored and respected two American presidents at that time were‚ George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. George Washington’s birthday was on February 22‚ 1732 while Abraham Lincoln’s birthday was on February 12‚ 1809. Back then‚ Washington and Lincoln’s birthdays were celebrated separately‚ falling on their actual birthdays. However‚
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Sports Day Sports Day Sport day is took placed in every school every year‚ seemed like just an ordinary day when all students come and do some activities together‚ but there are more interesting things when you take a look of sport day deeply. Fun‚ harmony‚ friendship between the senior and the junior are able to be seen from that day‚ Sport day. My duty was to do the equipments. My friends and I had to do try to sew it as quick as possible. One of my friend said we worked like the
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My day is generally same the others.Because I’m a student and I must work hard and go to school.I have 24 hours in a day like all people.I don’t spend my time for nonsense. Iget up at 6.Yes‚I am an early person.When I wake up‚I make a plan for day.I go to school everyday by myself.I have friends in neighbourhood and some of my friends go to school like me.We walking together.This is very nice emotion because all activities can be better for this. way.Do it together! I am arriving to school
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An essay on Earth Day The subject of Earth Day has been covered intensively by the world press over the past decade. Many an afternoon has been enjoyed by a family‚ bonding over the discussion of Earth Day. Until recently considered taboo amongst polite society‚ it is yet to receive proper recognition for laying the foundations of democracy. Often it is seen as both a help and a hinderence to global commercial enterprises‚ who are yet to grow accustomed to its disombobulating nature. Complex though
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