Christmas, a globally cherished holiday, has a rich tapestry of history and cultural significance. This essay explores the roots of Christmas, tracing its origins to ancient pagan traditions, delving into the historical context of its establishment as a Christian holiday, and discussing the preparations and celebrations associated with Christmas Day. Finally, we examine the enduring importance of Christmas in contemporary...
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Spring break is a much-anticipated time for students across the country, offering a much-needed break from the rigors of academic life and a chance to explore new places and experiences. Whether it's a trip to a tropical paradise, a visit to a new city, or simply a chance to relax at home, spring break is a time for adventure, exploration,...
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Reflection After going back to my home country for Christmas break, I have been enjoying my holiday to the fullest that I forgot I have an upcoming essay due on the first day back to school. After coming to the realization that the essay is due within exactly 24 hours right before I board the flight back to Birmingham, which...
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That the drought is significantly impacting Australian farmers, so movements and activism for greater support are vital. Over this most recent Christmas break, I had the opportunity to spend some time with my family in central Queensland. The Svensson family comes from a long line of graziers and farmers, with this past year being especially hard as my uncle has...
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Is Christmas really the happiest time of year? Christmas. Every year we count down the days with chocolate behind tiny doors, watch the same old Christmas movies as the year before - to the point where I think I could recite Nativity word for word - and eat so much food that, in hindsight, it becomes sheer gluttony. Every year...
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Introduction Valentine's Day, celebrated annually on February 14th, has evolved from its traditional roots into a globally recognized cultural phenomenon. Originating from the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia and later associated with Christian martyr Saint Valentine, the day is now synonymous with expressions of love and affection. In contemporary society, Valentine's Day is characterized by the exchange of cards, flowers,...
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America has always carried the desire to ignore its past and live in its view of itself as a melting pot. America wants us all to forgive and forget the past to be one people. How can we forgive the past if this country won’t even acknowledge its true sins instead of the cookie-cutter version it feeds its people? How...
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While I am in a Psychology class I learn about many psychological concepts, but it is neat to be able to witness them outside of school. Over Thanksgiving break, I saw several psychological concepts being lived out right in front of me. I never realized how many times a day these concepts are used until now. The psychological concepts that...
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The Navajo Tribe The Navajo tribe is the largest American Indian tribe. They lived in the southwest in areas that are known for Mexico, Utah, and Colorado. The Navajo tribe were semi-nomadic people and were hunters and gathers. Their spiritual practice is about balance and harmony. The Navajo boy’s ritual was their voice cracking and becoming a man and the...
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Primal Traditions are the first traditions of humankind. They have been handed down from generation to generation through stories, songs or specific rites of passage in their tradition. These primal traditions are generally from non-literate people which indicates that they do not depend on scriptures or written teachings (oral) instead, trees and plants, water bodies, cliffs and mountains are believed...
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Introduction Holy Week and Easter stand as pivotal events within the Christian liturgical calendar, encapsulating the profound mysteries of faith, sacrifice, and redemption. These observances are not merely religious rituals but profound spiritual journeys that invite adherents to engage in deep reflection and renewal. Holy Week, commencing with Palm Sunday and culminating in Easter Sunday, retraces the final days of...
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In the novel Passing by Nella Larsen the audience experiences what is called, the rites of passage. They have a sense that they are attempting to be something that they are not meant to be by constructing an illusion that they believe influence other people that they posses an identity. The Rites of Passage is what each adolescent goes through...
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Conducting a Carnival in My School This written guide details the design and organization required to conduct a school-based Athletics Carnival. An Athletics Carnival consists of track events (running races) and field events (throwing and jumping). Competitive track and field events comprise the following sports disciplines: Track Events Sprints, Relays & Endurance races Field Events High Jump & Long Jump...
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I was the girl whom everyone thought to be the ‘’slut’ or better referred to as the ‘’wannabe.’’ I was always looked down upon by others for my so-called hourglass figure and luxurious dark curled hair some called unfair but I called it gifted. I was the girl that everybody thought they knew but didn’t even come close to. I...
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The City Dionysia, which is also called the Great Dionysia, is a traditional ancient drama festival held in Athens. At the festival, they had a variety of theatrical festivities such as comedy, suspense, tragedy, and satyric drama as well. The festival was always in March to honor and tribute to Dionysus, the god of wine. This festival was the second-most...
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There are seven signatures to the Irish proclamation of 1916. The first of these signatures belonged to a Fenian man named Thomas James ‘Tom’ Clarke. Clarke was strong in will and had the endurance to go into insurrection for sixty years of Fenianism. Clarke endured the age-long national struggle against British foreign rule for political, social, and religious servitude that...
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In the poem Easter 1916, the author W.B. Yeats having an ambiguous attitude towards the Easter Rising is because of the contradiction between his values and nationalism, his personal feelings of love and respect, people’s attitudes before and after the rebellion. To start with, I would like to give a brief background of the poem. The poem Easter 1916 was...
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Festival dance is a cultural dance performed to the strong beats of percussion instruments by a community of people who share the same culture, generally performed to honor the patron saint or as a thank-you for the rich harvest. Festival dance can be religious or secular in nature. However, the best thing about the festival is that it adds to...
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Introduction The Cannes Film Festival, an epitome of cinematic excellence, has been a beacon of artistry and culture since its inception in 1946. Held annually in the picturesque city of Cannes on the French Riviera, it has evolved into one of the most prestigious and publicized film festivals in the world. The festival serves as a platform for filmmakers from...
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The Notting Hill Carnival (NHC) “Events have a range of impacts-both positive and negative-it is the task of the event manager to identify and predict these impacts and then to manage them to achieve the best outcomes for all parties, so that on balance the overall impact of the event is positive. To achieve this, the event manager must develop...
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Wozniak, D., & Allen, K. (2012). Ritual and Performance in Domestic Violence Healing: From Survivor to Thriver Through Rites of Passage. Culture, Medicine & Psychiatry, 36(1), 80–101. https://doi-org.proxy.library.cpp.edu/10.1007/s11013-011-9236-9 In this article, it describes and analyze a community called the “Rites of Passage” which serves as a support group for survivors of domestic abuse. Wozniak and Allen discusses the unique process...
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The United States is made up of many people, ethnicities, and political views. While the American people are one, there is a wide range of diversity within that whole. The great people that make up America differs vastly but come together to make up a country. The United States encompasses many cultures within itself. America itself has not actually invented...
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Introduction The Easter Rising of 1916 stands as a pivotal event in Irish history, marking the beginning of the country's struggle for independence from British rule. While much has been documented about its political and military implications, less attention has been given to the profound social transformations it catalyzed, particularly concerning family dynamics. The aftermath of the Easter Rising fostered...
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Oshogatsu (New Year’s) There are about three thousand festivals and celebrations in Japan and New Year’s or Oshogatsu is one of the most important holidays in Japan. Unlike the New Year's celebration in the United States, the Japanese New Year’s is very traditional as it is directly tied to religion since most Japanese are Buddhists or Shintos. It is believed...
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Maybe you often hear about Chinese New Year or Tahun Baru imlek, the Chinese community in Indonesia always celebrates Imlek every year. By the way, do you know that there is one show which is always enlivening the Chinese New Year in Indonesia? Yup! The answer is Barongsai. The cheap entertainment that emerged and became one of the traditional Chinese...
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Thanksgiving is a revered holiday in the United States that holds a special place in the hearts of Americans. Celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November each year, this holiday has a rich history and cultural significance that stretches back to the early colonial period. It is a time when families and loved ones come together to express gratitude, share...
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Organizational Method: Chronological Order Topic: Sydney New Year’s Eve General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the evolution of the Sydney New Year’s Eve from 2015 to 2018. Central Ideas: Sydney New Year’s Eve is an annual multitier event that is held every year in Sydney, Australia and it gets a lot of attention from all...
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My Uncle’s Unconditional Love It was ninety-five degrees at the end of January in Malaysia. Chinese New Year festival is upon us and it always excited me because it is the time of the year when all my relatives would gather at my grandparents’ house to celebrate the festivity. My grandparents’ house was like a magnet that attract all of...
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Thanksgiving Day is an annual holiday in the United States and Canada but is also celebrated in other parts of the world. Thanksgiving is celebrated to honor the harvest and other blessings of the past year. It all started when a ship called the Mayflower left England, hoping to find another place to start their lives, where they could practice...
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One of the reasons that Thanksgiving is highly anticipated among Americans all across the United States is that it is a holiday where Americans have the opportunity to stuff themselves with a wide variety of food items that are not commonly consumed. Once a year, Americans take the opportunity to indulge in a wide variety of uncommon delectables, including stuffing,...
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