I then caught a glimpse of one of the biggest green Christmas trees I had ever seen. ... I helped my dad pick out a tree, "this one, this one", I shouted. ... As we unpacked the tree out of the box and needles from the tree fell all over the carpet. ... I remembered my mum saying, if you don't go to sleep, father Christmas wont come and give you any presents, but I knew he wasn't real, which was a shame otherwise I could have had more presents. ... I ran into my sister's room to wake her up and we both ran down the stairs and into the front room, where the tree was. ...

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Children are busy playing in the snow as they anxiously await Christmas Day to reveal what is in those beautifully wrapped packages under the tree. Families rush here and there, buying presents for one another and picking out the perfect Christmas tree together. ... Or giving gifts to those who have helped you, as a sign of your appreciation and gratitude? ... This season is much more than just Santa Claus and Christmas trees. ...

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The next step in having the perfect Christmas would be to pick the tree. In picking the tree one should be sure to decide whether to have a big bushy tree, a tall skinny tree, or a little," mini tree", that can purchased at most outlet stores. To be sure the bushy tree is right for a specific house there should be enough space to accommodate the tree, a fair amount of presents, is not too wide, and goes accordingly with the décor of the estate. ... Here comes the part where we talk about what is under the tree. ... For instance a person would not give a toddler a tool set, or a grown ma...

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I had to go work on a Christmas tree farm where I was employed. ... We sat under a tall tree that provided us with sufficient cover. ... One squirrel had the audacity to climb down a neighboring tree jump down across my leg onto my uncle's back and up another tree without even knowing we were there. ... I did not give up I was determined to leave those woods with an empty shell and a filled out tag. ... After we found it the first thing my uncle did was take off his glove and give me a congratulatory handshake. ...

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Christmas trees and the decors are out and the lights up with beautiful designs. ... On the barrio setting, branches of real trees will have been placed in the living room by the people dangled with candies making it the sweetest Christmas tree ever and they will have hanged the hand-made paper decors before December. ... Remember that this baby grew up and went to the Cross to pay for our sins, that He rose again to give us a new life, and that He lives in our heart today to give us joy! ... Love is also the most important blessing that we can give and it should infuse everything we do for ea...

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A Christmas tree decorated with a few memorable handmade ornaments is more interesting than those decorated with numerous store-bought baubles. ... This job, although mundane, gives him power over his employees. ... He's elated by this promotion because only a couple dozen carriages cross per day, giving him an opportunity to meet his love on his time off. ... Antiques or handmade ornaments on a tree cause you to ask questions of where they have been and who has created them. ...

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The coastal region of Puerto Rico decorate the homes and buildings with lights, Christmas trees and scenes of the Nativity which is a very popular thing to do in Puerto Rico. ... Myrrh was a precious and pleasant smell which was known to come from the bark of thorny African trees. ... It was from a tree in Arabia. ... The tomato sauce gives it that yellow color. ... The Significance of Three Kings Day for my people is that The Kings present Gods giving us the spiritual and faithful representation of the birth of Jesus Christ. ...

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One time a man from a charity came to his door, he told the man to shoo, that he would not give any money to him or anyone else and to leave him alone. ... Scrooge refused to give him an increase in his salary even though he was a faithful and good employee. ... Since his change of heart that warmed his personality he has celebrated Christmas and enjoyed all the special things at that time of the year, the tree, lights, and presents. ...

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When she uses the phrase, "a tree in a pearly cloud of mistletoe"(Roberts, 151), it symbolizes how Christmas is on her mind. ... It shows how Christmas is a great time foe giving when the lady with the gifts ties Phoenix's shoe and the attendant in the hospital gives her a nickel. ... The symbolism in this story helps to remind the readers that everyday is a struggle and if they have a good enough cause not to give up, they could be, if not physically, mentally or spiritually revived. ...

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Believing that Santa Clause is real is something that gives children a hope. ... It's important to give children something to believe in. ... They dream of all the toys and candy that will be waiting for them under the Christmas tree. ...

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When a car fouls it gives a chance to a car that has a break guy and allows that car to advance to the next round. ... Modern drag races are started electronically by a lighting system known as a Christmas tree. ... The top of the tree holds 2 sets of double yellow bulbs for each lane. ...

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The employees will feel better doing something for their community, cleaning the neighborhood, giving away food or painting houses for the elderly and poor. ... Christmas: Decoration with Christmas trees, gifts, Christmas stuff, Christmas dinner with the whole department. ... Most companies give their employees a chance to get their computer certificates and the expenses are on the company, so all this for free. ... Some people find this a very very good thing to do, because it gives them the strength to work when they here that their favorite team is winning. ... Make a list with availab...

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The engine bangs loudly, giving me a headache! ... I can't believe that I only have two months a year where just going outside can make me happy: white lights in the trees, street musicians, happiness beyond the buy, buy, buy, sell, sell, sell of the atmosphere: and I"m going to miss it all, as usual, because I"m too obsessed about my butt. ... Only I still couldn't give up the lifestyle. ...

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His arms were so massive they looked like he had a couple of torpedoes stuffed up his sleeves, and his neck was so thick that it looked like a redwood tree! ... This was better than giving a clerk a ten dollar bill and getting change for a hundred!! ...

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Under the Christmas tree you will find a package that will not be opened for several months, but nonetheless it is there. ... Things about the wives give them away to the local people, stickers on your cars, shirts that you wear, ribbons adoring everything you own, or just simply the look of worry on your face. ...

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Under the Christmas tree you will find a package that will not be opened for several months, but nonetheless it is there. ... Things about the wives give them away to the local people, stickers on your cars, shirts that you wear, ribbons adoring everything you own, or just simply the look of worry on your face. ...

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So at this point, all I can do is give you a little history into my American background. ... We would visit them during the holidays and it is at my grandfather's house where I learned how to sing "O Christmas Tree" in German. ...

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With the use of neon tubes, hyper white headlights, and enough colored bulbs to last the White House Christmas tree for a year, this population of car modifiers plans to light up the night. ... It's a waste of time and money to modify a car using generic parts which only give and overall cheap look to the car. ...

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Under the Christmas tree you will find a package that will not be opened for several months, but nonetheless it is there. ... Things about the wives give them away to the local people, stickers on your cars, shirts that you wear, ribbons adoring everything you own, or just simply the look of worry on your face. ...

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Under the Christmas tree you will find a package that will not be opened for several months, but nonetheless it is there. ... Things about the wives give them away to the local people, stickers on your cars, shirts that you wear, ribbons adoring everything you own, or just simply the look of worry on your face. ...

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Born and raised as a Roman Catholic, my parents tried their best to mold me not just into a kind and obedient kid but to be a girl with a strong faith in God. I remember that our apartment didn't have just one but a couple of altars. At a very young age, I was taught how to make the sign of the cross, I was given a kiddie book about the Life of Saints and a sort of children's bible and that going to Mass every Sunday was a requirement. During Christmas season, I was being brought to Church at 4 in the morning even though I'll just sleep for the whole duration of the Mass, becaus...

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The allegory of the three trees predict the three crosses on Calvary, the white horse represents the White Horse of the Second Coming and the hands dicing let the reader associate to the betrayal of Christ for thirty pieces of silver and the soldiers dicing for the robes of Christ at the crucifixion . ... Maybe it emphasizes that it is the hopeful waiting that really is important, such as in Beckett's Waiting for Godot, where it is the waiting that gives meaning to life. ...

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