YAA Holiday Countdown 2018: The history of Santa Claus!
The history of how we got the modern image of Santa Claus that we have today!
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YAA Holdiday Countdown 2018: Childhood Memories
The garden was white with frost, magical beyond words. The house was full of melodies and jingles, worth more than breakfast. There was a big gleaming tree, arranged with lustrous nuance Under which lay a mountain of presents. We would all go to church, where there was a big feast, Turkey legs, fruits, hams and…
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YAA Holiday Countdown 2018: Major Events of MMXVIII
2018 has been a jam-packed year for everyone, and there is no doubt that there were many major events this year. So here’s a list of one major event for each month of 2018! January 3: First bionic hand with a sense of touch is unveiled in Rome. February 9- 25: Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics.…
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Goals for 2019: Looking Forward
It’s nearly that time again. In only a few days time the ball will drop around the world. It will signal the start of something new; something exciting. The new year always spawns new hope in all of us. It creates an atmosphere of excitement for the future, where new and old aspirations alike are…
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YAA Holiday Countdown 2018: Snowflake Hexaflexagons
A twist on the classic paper snowflakes, these trihexaflexagons will leave you mesmerized by their multiple sides and kaleidoscopic effect. Hexaflexagons are polygons with multiple faces, discovered by Arthur Stone in 1939. They can be made out of paper, then pinched and turned out to reveal the other sides. Being hexagons, they can easily be…
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YAA Holiday Countdown 2018 : Holiday Traditions
Everyone has their own holiday traditions – whether it’s something like watching a holiday movie everyday in December or having a huge family gathering once a year. Each tradition usually comes with a special significance. In this post, I decided to talk about the two traditions my family has done over the past few years…
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YAA Holiday Countdown 2018: How To Make Gingerbread Cookies
Ingredients: Flour – 3 cups [375 g] Sugar – 3/4 cup [150 g] Molasses – 1/2 cup [165 g] Melted butter – 3/4 cup [170 g] Water – 1/2 cup [120 ml] Baking Soda – 1 teaspoon Ginger – 1 teaspoon Salt – 1 teaspoon Cinnamon – 2 teaspoons Egg – 1 Directions: Mix…
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YAA Holiday Countdown 2018: The Holidays in Different Languages
The holidays are a fantastic time to practice giving. This year, I want to focus on giving the gift of empathy and understanding this holiday season, and I think you should too! Below is a list of holiday phrases in different languages, and I encourage you to use these with people you know who’s first…
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Why K-Pop Has Been Trending
K-Pop has taken over the world like a storm and has impacted the music industry tremendously. Some popular bands right now are BTS, Black Pink, SEVENTEEN and EXO. Most of these bands started their careers around 2011-2012 and K-Pop singers are mainly in female, male or mixed gender bands. 1. The Music Videos K-Pop is…
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YAA Holiday Countdown 2018 : Holiday Party Ideas!
The holidays are a great time for getting together with family and friends. Almost all of us have had great memories made from the gatherings that happen around this time of year! Hosting a holiday get-together comes with a lot of stress. Nonetheless, it is totally worth the work. Having a hard time thinking of…
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YAA Holiday Countdown 2018: The Best Memes of 2018
No matter what, I always pull it together by the end of the year to write this big, long, extremely important post. (I’m not kidding. Here, read my post from 2017: The Best Memes of 2017) I mean, where would we be without memes? I know I for one would be completely and utterly lost without their presence…
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YAA Holiday Countdown 2018: Top Holiday Movies
What is Christmas without Christmas movies? I mean, how else are you supposed to spend those snowy days? So grab a friend, make some hot chocolate and curl up with your cozy blankets because I’ve compiled the ultimate Christmas movies list for you! Home Alone 1&2 Who could leave out easily one of the most iconic…
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YAA Holiday Countdown 2018: Holiday Anecdotes
Note: An ‘anecdote’ is a short, real and amusing story about an incident or person. Anecdote #1: I was six, and it was Thanksgiving and I was so excited! My mom invited her friends over and said that I can as well. I invited two of my closest friends, I was so excited that I…
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YAA Holiday Countdown 2018: Eid al-Fitr Celebration!
The time of year, the Muslims of the world unite to celebrate the end of Ramadan! Ramadan is a monthly commemoration of the first disclosure of the (Holy Book) Quran to Muhammad (Prophet). This is seen as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. In the month of Ramadan Muslims around the world, fast (Fasting is…
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YAA Holiday Countdown 2018: Holiday Spending Tips
As we near the holiday season, people start to stress about saving money during this time. And as a fourteen year old, buying presents for people is hard since I don’t quite make my own money yet. With the help of a few people, I’ve managed to make a list of a few ways to…
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