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Some Future Generations’ Take on Prominent Figures of the World War II (606 words, 1 pages)

Leaders of World War II In the ancient world, the only way a person could become famous through out the world was to be some sort of king, master warlord, or a descendent of a holy entity. Monarchies, that last lasted long enough, kept the memories of their former leaders ... Read More

A Personal Reflection on Spirituality and God (1236 words, 4 pages)

God is an all seeing, all hearing, and all knowing being that no one has really ever been in direct contact with. For skeptics that is enough to make an unbeliever, yet, with all of the resurrections, walking on water, and visions of the Virgin Mary crying something must be ... Read More

A Paper on Christmas in Spain (2378 words, 3 pages)

Christmas in Spain is a very joyous and religious time of year. You will see that a Spanish Christmas has a lot of American influence but also has much of their own heritage in it. In small towns and villages it is more traditional and distinctly Spanish. It is in ... Read More

Need for Security and Comfort When near Death (2264 words, 3 pages)

So and so wouldnt have wanted you to be upset. those words have echoed in the ears of many, appropriately dressed in black attire, and paying their dues to a loved one, or even just an acquaintance. Whatever the case, most people follow the norms created in their society, in ... Read More

My Journey to Christianity (897 words, 4 pages)

I grew up in a Catholic family but we are the farthest thing from religious. Although I attended a catholic elementary school, the only time I went to church was the required Wednesday mass. We sometimes attended church on holidays, but forget about Sundays. We never went then! I didnt ... Read More

How Family Life Has Changed over Time and the Reason as to Why It Will Keep Changing (504 words, 2 pages)

It is common knowledge that America life styles have changed so much inthe past 50 years. It is no longer the way it used being. I stronglybelieve that the idea of a family holiday's and family time, and moralvalues have changed and will keep changing for many reasons.To begin with ... Read More

Death of My Grandfather (548 words, 2 pages)

It was 846 p.m. The doctor put the key into the life support machineand flipped a switch. And that was it. My grandfather laid there with atube hanging out of his mouth, lifeless. The only sound was the cryingof my family as I brushed the tears off my face and ... Read More

Reflection on Christmas Break (590 words, 2 pages)

As a child, I remember just before the last day of school I gave out presents to my teacher and a few of my friends. I always hope they like what I get them. When school is over the Christmas holiday begins. When growing up I viewed Christmas as a ... Read More

Intuition and Authority as the Best Ways of Knowing in the Editorial of Virginia O’Hanlon (512 words, 2 pages)

Ways of KnowingIn the letter Virginia OHanlon sent to The New York Sun was a wonderful example of showcasing the ways that a child can learn and think about the world. The editorial that Francis P. Church wrote in response was a great answer to her question, if a bit ... Read More

A Narrative of My December Holidays and What Makes It Special (375 words, 1 pages)

Describe your favorite time of the year and explain what makes it special.A whole year consists of 365 days and each of those days are meant to be made special. In fact, each culture, religion and region has their own way of celebrating their festivals. Festivals brings joy. Therefore, my ... Read More

Realizing Reality in How It Feels to Be Coloured Me by Zora Neal Hurston (874 words, 4 pages)

Realizing RealityAt what moment in our childhood do we realize the real from the fantasy? Now a day the differences arent as harsh as they were in the earlier times but they are still evident. For a simple example, once a child turns about 5 they realize that Santa Claus ... Read More

A Proposal for Defense Against the War on Christmas (710 words, 3 pages)

A Modest Proposal for Defense Against the War on ChristmasLeah AbramsAcross this great and beautiful nation, bombs are dropping. Swords are being raised, grenades are being launched, and battalions are being activated. What aim do our aggressors pursue? What is the flag flown in this frightful fight? The bloody battle ... Read More

The Life and Work of Robert Raymer (3375 words, 11 pages)

Robert Raymer is an American writer and writing facilitator whocurrently lives in Kuching, Sarawak. He's the author of Spirit of Malaysia(Editions Didier Millet 2011), Tropical Affairs Episodes from an Expat'sLife in Malaysia (MPH 2009) and Lovers and Strangers Revisited (MPH 2008),collection of 17 short stories set in Malaysia, winner of ... Read More

The Evolution of My Beliefs and What the Ultimate Nature of Knowledge Means to Me (851 words, 3 pages)

Evolution of Beliefs and the Ultimate Nature of KnowledgeAs we grow older, ideas we once had disappear, our common sense and logic mature, and we come to realize the reality we once had was not all that we thought it was. Moreover, as we are exposed to the world, we ... Read More

Deception as a Normal Part of Human Life (673 words, 2 pages)

DeceptionIt is nothing new in any time of our lives to deal with deception. From the time we are born lies are everywhere around us. From talk about Santa Claus to white lies when we meet strangers we are all liars in this society and that can not be denied. ... Read More

Talking With My Grandfather About His Experiences in the Korean War (1460 words, 4 pages)

It may be hard to believe, but before this interview, I never knew that my grandfather was involved in the Korean War. It wasnt, and isnt, something he talks about unless hes asked. Talking to him about his experiences taught me so much about not only him, but my family ... Read More

The Concept of Santa Claus and Its Effects on Children (650 words, 2 pages)

The Santa Claus LieThere's something magical about waking up on Christmas morning, running down the stairs and being greeted with a picturesque winter wonderland presents galore, stockings filled, the lights of the fireplace complimenting the glow of the tree. For many, what completes the imagery is the knowledge that Santa ... Read More

America is filled with tradition, culture and holidays that every citizen is familiar with. What we may not be familiar with is how similar these traditions really are compared to other countries and cultures. Just like we celebrate Christmas in such a grand way, Chinese citizens celebrate the Spring Festival ... Read More

The Impact of Television on Children’s Lives (1909 words, 6 pages)

Once upon a time there was a young baby girl who would wake up and watch her favorite movie, The Polar Express. She would watch it over, and over, and over, until she went to bed and could replay it in her dreams. However, as she grew older her love ... Read More

The Impact of the Left behind Series in My Life (499 words, 2 pages)

The Left Behind series, particularly the book Kingdom Come, has affected my life by bringing the Holy Bible to life. In Left Behind, the first book in the series, all Christians are called to heaven in the Rapture. The other books follow the lives of Christians who become believers after ... Read More

The Emotional Reception of Tim O’Brien’s The Things They Carried by the Audience (731 words, 2 pages)

As a child, we are told to believe in Santa Clause, a jolly old man who delivers gifts to all the good girls and boys in one night. But as we grow, people allude that he isnt real, but how would could this be true when we sit on his ... Read More

A View of the People of the Holocaust in John Morreal’s Humor in the Holocaust (1049 words, 3 pages)

He Said What? Reactions to John Morreals Humor in the HolocaustFrom birth to some indistinguishable age in middle school, it is well understood by the parenting community that the world must appear warm and fluffy that, until the children crash into adulthood marked by the rude responsibility of growing into ... Read More

Fugui’s Fate in To Live, a Novel by Yu Hua (851 words, 3 pages)

Much like ones soul or Santa Claus, fate is not something tangible, instead all it requires is ones belief for its own survival. The tricky part about fate lies in its unfair nature that seems to strike people. To believe that everyones life is set out before them and nothing ... Read More

An Explanation of Creationism and Evolution (10267 words, 28 pages)

What am I? In the beginning, life was made. The question then becomes, how didthis happen and what is the meaning for it? The two explanations for howthis process occurred are creationism and evolution. If creationism istrue, then whatever the creator had in mind, that is the meaning of life.And ... Read More

A Discussion on Classical Condition and Watson and Rayner’s Experiment With Albert (620 words, 3 pages)

According to the textbook, classical conditioning is a form of learning in which a neutral stimulus becomes associated with another stimulus and provokes an automatic, inborn response (Feist Rosenberg, 2014). An unconditioned stimulus (UCS) as a stimulus that occurs unconditionally, naturally, and automatically triggers a response (e.g. the sight of ... Read More

The Different Ways That Knowledge Can Be a Burden (428 words, 2 pages)

Knowledge can be a burden. An example where information has been a burden was when knowledge in weapons was used to create nuclear weapons. Another way facts can be burdensome is gossiping. A final way awareness can be burdensome is when it ruins views on something.Knowledge in weapons has proved ... Read More

The Scientific and Theological Perspective Regarding the Existence of God and the Nature of Human Beings (1708 words, 2 pages)

William J. OMalleys Book, God The Oldest Question, provides important insight into human nature and human inquietude. He describes humans hunger for answers. He also went to describe that one is always asking questions in order to achieve calamity. One is so obsessed with knowing the hard scientific facts. One ... Read More

Christmas Traditions in the United States, Germany and Mexico (1942 words, 5 pages)

LOOKING INTO CHRISTMAS TRADITIONSIn the United States, Christmas is celebrated about as commercially as it is religiously. Christmas - which stands for "Christ's mass" - is said to be the day Jesus was born. Whereas some Christian families celebrate the holiday by going to church, people of all religious backgrounds ... Read More

The Effects of Keeping the Tradition of Santa Claus (691 words, 3 pages)

People should definitely continue the tradition of Santa Claus. Children love Santa and the ideas of magic and gifts he brings. Santa makes lasting exciting memories that children will treasure later in life. Santa Claus is a tradition that brings families closer together. If you dont tell your children about ... Read More

An Analysis of the Novel The Hogfather by Terry Pratchett (2325 words, 7 pages)

For the Narrative Essay, I chose The Hogfather, by Terry Pratchett as my novel of my choice. The Hogfather deals with classic Christmas story with fantasy twist, with the Grim Reaper, Death substituting the role of Santa Claus for Christmas to save the day when Santa Claus suddenly disappears one ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013