Definition of Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanzaa(etc. etc.)

What is the definition of Christmas (or Hanukah and Kwanzaa, etc. etc)? I want to say presents, but it makes me seem selfish, right? Should I say family time, or love? No, that seems too mushy. I guess your perspective depends on your age. Here is my formula:

Toddlers=presents 

Adults=family time and love

Teens=? (I haven't figured this one out yet.)

So my theory is that your perspective on this topic depends on your age. I think I'm right. Am I?

Every Friday, I go to this club after school. It's called Full Circle. It's for young teens or preteens. The club is very fun and I love it! 

This Friday, when I went to Full Circle, one of the arts and crafts that we did was making snowflakes. Here are the directions:  

Materials needed:

• Small pipe cleaners
• different types of beads (Get a variation)
• glue

Procedure:

1. Take three pipe cleaners and twist them together to form the skeleton of the snowflake.
2. String a pattern of beads on each side of the snowflake (or just do it randomly. It will still look awesome!)
3. String a big bead at the end of each side and bend the end of the pipe cleaner so the beads don't fall out.
4. Apply some glue in center of the snowflake on both sides.
5. Put a bead of your choice in the center and press on it. 
6. If you want you could make a loop with some ribbon and glue it on the end of one side. Then you can have a Christmas decoration! Or you can get keep it as a holiday decoration. It doesn't matter really.

This is a very fun arts & crafts activity and I hope whoever reads this will enjoy it! 

My "Dream" Poem

A few weeks ago, my English teacher told our class to write a poem about our dream for our future. After telling us the main topic of the project, she told us all the yucky rules of grammar and voice and etc. etc.

Since English isn't my strongest subject (even though I LOVE to read) I had a lot of trouble trying to write this poem. The first problem was what I should write about. The second problem was if there should be rhyme. The third problem was how to start the poem. I ended up procrastinating the poem till the last couple days (again!) but I managed to finish it on time. Even though I struggled with the assignment, I got 18/20 points, or an "A" on the poem. I would probably give myself an average grade, but I will post it on my blog and you can give me some feed back! I'd really appreciate it! :)




WARNING!


The following poem was written by Dee.
If copied and sent around the world, the consequences include the FBI!
Thank you.



just kidding!
Please enjoy the poem and if you want, send it around the world.
I really don't care! :)
oh, and please give me some feedback!
It would really help!

Dream Poem

New York is the place I want to be.
With its Broadway, Central Park, and energy.
The bustle of the crowds, so like an anthill.
People on the move, as if on an energy pill.

New York, the place of opportunities,
So many doors opening towards me
Maybe I'll sing on Broadway, or play the violin
Either way, I know I will be as happy as a nightingale, singing
Because I will be in New York, the city that never sleeps
The city that keeps my dreams alive

~ Dee