Philosopher Heraclitus once said, "Nothing is permanent except change." There are many events in this world that prove this quote to be true. Like Valentine's day, it happens to be one of those many e…
Traditions
During our class period of Understanding Asian Cultures, we have learned a lot about different anthropology categories, but I found Japanese marriage customs to be the most intriguing. I found certain…
Over the centuries, the discussion of Thanksgiving and Christmas has sparked many debates. In my opinion, Thanksgiving has certain advantages that overpower Christmas. In this essay, I will explain c…
Halloween, the coveted October holiday that children (and LGBTQ+ youth) look forward to as a time to dress up and consume egregious amounts of candy, is arguably one of the most rich and history-laden…
The liberating feeling of unleashing day-to-day stress onto a sheet of paper is the most famous form of journaling. This ancient tradition dates back over millennia but is still commonly practiced. Af…
Perth, Scotland is eloquently settled along the river Tay and centrally located between two sprawling parks and is a shimmering cosmopolitan gem located an hour away from Edinburgh and Glasgow. Walkin…
Although I love gathering around the television with my family and watching the annual ball drop in New York City, I want to invent a tradition of my own. Whether you're a teenager or a parent or a bu…
I remember as a boy walking the many fence rows near my house. Straight home from school, grab the single shot 16, stuff a handful of shells in my pockets and I was set till dark. It wasn't until I mo…
