of year again, Christmas is already here, this is one the most beautiful holidays with all of the lights and decorations with the vibrant colors that put you in a good mood. Before you can decorate a tree, you must have one small or big Christmas tree. You also need to have the decoration to put on it. Then, you have to follow certain step to be able to decorate your tree in a beautiful way that everybody will love it, some of these steps are to put the lights first, then ornaments, and finally tree
a must have item and states “anyone in Las Vegas knows that a flamingo stands out in a dessert even more strikingly than on a lawn.” This sarcastic tone serves to highlight the absurdity of the cultural obsession with a cheap and artificial lawn ornament, revealing Price's critique of the misplaced priorities and values of American culture during the 1950s. Furthermore, Price employs a satirical tone to critique the environmental impact of the plastic pink flamingo. She discusses how the production
On its face, Jennifer Price’s “The Plastic Pink Flamingo: A Natural History” is an enthusiastic essay that sings the praises of the 1950s American plastic flamingo culture. Below this upbeat façade is a well-crafted critique of American culture that has lasted from the 20th century into the new millennium. Price weaves this undertone narrative with her sarcastic diction, historical references, and slight references to American cultural facets. Throughout the essay, Price’s diction remains very upbeat
Malcolm Muggeridge, a British journalist, once commented to “Never forget that only dead fish swim with the stream.” What the journalist learned was that it is significant to have individualism instead of following the stream. In Jennifer Price’s essay, “The Plastic Flamingo: A Natural History,” Price gives a history about flamingo to emphasize the fact that Americans lack individualism. Price analyzes American culture and American mindset through flamingo by utilizing great diction, sarcastic tone
In the essay, “The Plastic Flamingo: A Natural History” by Jennifer Price, she examines the massive popularity of the pink plastic flamingo that happened in the 1950’s. The purpose in writing this essay is to show that she believes that America is materialistic/self-centered and sometimes contradictory. She does this by using tone, allusions, and historical evidence throughout her essay. She begins by stating “the pink flamingo…staked two major claims to boldness. First, it was a flamingo” (1-3)
In her essay “The Plastic Pink Flamingo” Jennifer Price looks at the strange popularity of the popular lawn accessory of the 50s, the plastic flamingo. She talks about the history of flamingos, the color pink, and how the color relates to the flamingo. She criticizes Americans for their laziness and ignorance. She begins the passage by describing the importance of flamingos before the 50s. She begins with a critical tone, she uses italics in the sentence, “First, it was a flamingo.” By italicizing
evening a day before christmas eve, Fred has went to the park feeling lonely, like no one is there for him anymore. On his way to the park he finds a christmas ornament, this was an unusually ornament not like the ones you see everyday. The christmas ornament reminded him of his parents who have died christmas day. He was wondering how a beautiful yet unusually ornament ended up in his hands. Fred’s parents have been driving home christmas day with the christmas tree until another car
Christmas evokes many sights, sounds, and smells. (1) It is a holiday unlike any other in that it brings about many traditions and festivities that other holidays do not. (2) Whenever someone says the word 'Christmas', your mind most likely conjures up many different aromas, sounds, and things your family do around that time of year. (3) It is a holiday filled with recognizable characteristics that classify it and bring warmth and cheer to people's homes all across the world. (4) The smells of
Family or cultural traditions, dictate the art of living throughout the world.. Globally, family traditions guiding principle, right from birth to death. Strange at It may sound, these traditions are not limited only to rituals or customs, they are expressed through dance, music and food or even handing over of heirlooms. Similarly, in India, although, more often it is difficult to follow these traditions, people religiously follow them to maintain social harmony and they are even passed on to the
Draco Malfoy hated Christmas. He hated it with a burning passion, and about this time every year, the fire was ignited again. It was December 1st. A wonderful day, had you asked any other Londoner, but to Draco Malfoy all of December was nothing more than a month of greediness and lies. Ever since he was little, this beloved holiday had meant absolutely nothing to him. The mansion he lived in was decorated and filled to the top with ornaments and tinsel, but it felt emptier than ever. His parents
A major regret in life, is not taking a Christmas vacation sooner with my family. Attending Disney World for the first time, brought our family closer, enabled us to conquer fears, and left us with memorable impressions. Our vacation consisted of 10 days, to explore roughly 40 square miles of property, spread out over four different parks. Each location conveyed a different emotion with every step. All the trees looked stuffed like a Hawaiian pig with adornments and fairy lights. The luminosity
Cheap Christmas Ornaments Christmas is often a very busy and stressful time for parents, but probably one of the most exciting times for children of all ages. The Christmas season is also stressful because money can often be in short supply. Families that are low on cash have a hard time finding the money they need not only to get gifts for their children and their families, they also have to worry about decorations and ornaments for the tree. If you are short on money, you can still have a great
The variety of artificial Christmas trees available can be overwhelming, but by keeping a few guidelines in mind you can wind up with an artificial Xmas tree that is the envy of everyone on the block. With so many different types available, including commercial trees, pre-lit or unlit and many more, finding the right artificial Christmas tree can be much easier than you may think. Important points to consider * Fire safety * Number of tips * Size, style, color * Ease of assembly and storage
Christmas front door décor is a fascinating way to both spread some extra Christmas magic and joy and get your home ready to welcome guests for the holiday season. Whether traditional or with a modern twist, there is a plethora of options to brighten up your front door and the space around it. Wreaths, garlands, Christmas ornaments, snowflakes, stockings, snowmen, stars, topiaries, and light and flower displays are the classic elements to use when decking your front door. As for the colors, the
fan or not, no matter if you celebrate Christmas or not, you are going to hear Christmas talks all around you. Of course including ideas of what a real Christmas traditions are like. Yet, from a historical perspective, American Christmas has had some bizarre moments in the past. What we believe today about Christmas traditions are actually different trends and concepts of Christmas in the past, some of which we have kept. What we celebrate today as Christmas is a combination of European Christian
Peanut’s Christmas One Christmas Eve Mr. and Mrs. Johnson went to their baby room. Their baby’s name was Sally and their dog’s name was Peanut. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson said ‘we are going to grandma’s house for tonight, so take care of Sally would you Peanut”. After they left the house Sally woke up from her slumber. She climbed down the blue and purple crib and hopped on the dog’s back. So then they went down the stairs. The living room had a Christmas tree with ornaments and a star on the
Christmas in Iraq The Christian homes in Iraq practice a unique ceremony that is held in the home's courtyard on Christmas Eve. One of the children in the family recites the tale of the Nativity from an Arabic Bible. Other individuals from the family hold lit candles and, when the recitation finishes, a bonfire is lit in one corner of the courtyard. The fire is made of dried thorns and the fortune of the house for the year ahead relies on the way the fire burns. If the thorns burn to ashes, the family
together as a family and celebrating Christmas. Christmas Eve is held, as it always is in the 1930's, at the home of Mary’s parents, Jerry and Nora Flynn. They live in St. Louis at 4133A Peck St. Living in East St. Louis near Jones' Park, and still believing in Santa Clause, Gwen Koehler is taken by her dad to her grandparent’s house earlier in the day to play with her cousins, Mary Ann and Pat Young. Orval returns to his house where he and Mary put up the Christmas tree and lay out Santa's gifts. Orval
Christmas in America, it is a tradition for Americans to put a Christmas tree in their houses. They may decorate the tree with Christmas lights, flowers, ornaments, and usually have a big bright star at the top of the tree. Most families in Canada have a pine tree at their homes. Every year families go in search of a pine tree for their homes. One of Canada 's traditions is to send the biggest, and most beautiful fir tree to Boston. This tradition is because of the help the USA had given Canada
Christmas means something different to everyone. To some it may mean hope, it may mean sadness, or it may mean joy. To me the definition of Christmas is family. Every year I celebrate Christmas the same way with my family enjoying every minute of it. My Christmas isn’t like your Christmas, mine starts at 12 am on the dot. All eight members of my family venture out of their perspective rooms and move to the living room where the fun starts. The reason we start at 12 is because my mom used to