Photo Credit: MCT Campus
Laurie McAdam illustration of woman loaded down with shopping bags full of holiday gifts. The Modesto Bee 2011. (MCT Campus)
December 29, 2011
Tanusree Munshi
During the holiday season, regardless of whether or not one celebrates the holidays, people tend to be much more enthusiastic and cheerful. The air is cool and crisp and the houses are warm and toasty. Family members come from all over the world just to spend the holiday season with their loved ones so peoples’ houses are overflowing with people and presents. This time also tends to be when people are more giving. The food banks tend to have an abundant supply of canned foods and toy drives for young children bring tons of new toys for underprivileged children. There is something about the holiday season that makes people want to help other people out in their time of need and that may be the most important thing of all.
Others, however, enjoy receiving presents rather than giving them. Everyone loves the feeling of untying fancy bows and ripping open brightly-colored wrapping paper that is restraining their present but some people feel no need to reciprocate the act of gift-giving. Giving presents brings another type of happiness to a person that just simply receiving them can’t bring. Seeing a person’s face light up with excitement and content that they received exactly what they had wanted can warm anyone’s heart.
“I think that giving presents is just as important as receiving the presents. If we do not give then we won’t receive,” Senior Gerald Li says.
Giving and receiving presents is what adds the extra excitement during this time of year, so it’s crucial for everyone to do their share in making this holiday season the best. Happy holidays!
Photo Credit: Nishita Battula
Some of the writer's gift bags for Christmas 2011.
December 24, 2011
Nishita Battula
During the holiday season, shopping malls are lively and festive with decorations. The malls are open for a longer period of time during December. There is almost a sale everyday and you can see the competition among the stores. I enjoy seeing the bright red garlands and feel it adds to the celebration. The atmosphere is full of happiness and smiles. In addition, shoppers’ attire, such as coats and scarves, add to the holiday feeling.
