What is Easter?

Introduction

     Easter is a beautiful holiday celebrated on the Sunday after the first full moon following the northern spring equinox. Many children go outside to enjoy the fresh air and to play fun games such as an Easter scavenger hunt. But have you ever wondered why we celebrate Easter? Why do we celebrate it on a Sunday? Who thought of the idea of Easter? Why? In this blog, you will find the answers to all of these questions, along with some fun facts to go with it. Did you know that Easter can also be called Resurrection Sunday or the Pascha?

What is Easter?

      Easter is the holiday/festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. According to www.dictionary.com "An annual Christian festival in commemoration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, observed on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the vernal equinox, as calculated according to tables based in Western churches on the Gregorian calendar and in Orthodox churches on the Julian calendar." So, when Jesus returned from the dead, the Christians were overjoyed. That's why they created the holiday/festival Easter.

Why Do We Have Bunnies in Easter?

       If Easter is all about the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, then why do we have things like Easter eggs or Easter bunnies? Well, you're about to find out. According to www.wikipedia.com "The Easter Bunny (also called the Easter Rabbit or Easter Hare) is a fantasy character depicted as a rabbit bringing Easter eggs. Originating among German Lutherans, the Easter Hare originally played the role of a judge, evaluating whether children were good or disobedient in behaviour at the start of the season of Easter tide.[1] The Easter Bunny is sometimes depicted with clothes. In legend, the creature carries colored eggs in his basket, candy and sometimes also toys to the homes of children, and as such shows similarities to Santa Claus.

Conclusion

      In summation, the holiday Easter was created to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. Easter is always celebrated on the Sunday after the first full moon after the vernal equinox. On Easter, kids go around playing outside in the warm fresh air, having scavenger hunts, and celebrating the resurrection of Jesus. There is also something called the Easter bunny. He can also be called the Easter Rabbit or the Easter Hare. He is like our famous Santa Claus. This is because the Easter Bunny finds out if a child is good or bad, then gives him gifts such as candy, colored eggs, or sometimes toys accordingly. 

A Question To You

    Research and find out who invented the Easter Bunny myth? Why?

A New Generation...... The iPhone 6

Introduction

     Remember the iPhone 5s? Yeah, that's old news. That's why Apple has started designing something absolutely mind-blowing. The iPhone 6! This is going to be a new generation, the only one of its kind. In fact, this may be the start to the world of new technology. This new phone has a much larger screen, which will help increase how clear the phone will be. It will also be larger in length, a slimmer in width. This be the perfect size for the average human hand. Apple has many ideas for this fantastic phone, and Samsung will have to think of something amazing if they even want to compare against this phone!

Appearance

      The iPhone 6 is bigger, stronger, and more technologically updated. With a larger screen, slimmer width, and more updates, this will spark an age of new technology. According to www.techradar.com "This phone has a Bezel-free display, which is the first of its kind. It also has a large 4.7 inch retina display, unlike the iPhone 5, which only had a 4 inch retina display. The iPhone 6 also 1080 times 1920 pixels. And, its only 5.5 mm thick, making it the world's slimmest smartphone.

My Opinion

     I believe that the iPhone 6 is a marvelous piece of technology, and I would love to get it. Who would want to miss a 4.7 inch retina display! And imagine how clear the screen would be with 1080 times 1920 pixels. It would be crystal clear! And since it is the world's slimmest smartphone, it would fit right into my hand. That would be the perfect size for any person's hand. In fact, this phone is so good that the owner doesn't even have to do anything. All they have to do is touch the screen, nothing else.

Comment and Question

Comment- I really hope to buy the iPhone 6 after researching all this information
Question- Do you think Samsung will think of something fast before the iPhone 6 takes over?Why?

Robert Frost

Introduction

     Robert Frost has created many of America's famous poems. Born in March 26, 1874, in San Francisco, California to a journalist, he quickly grew up. When his father died, his mother decided to move across the country to Lawrence, Massachusetts. When Frost graduated from high school, he decided to grow up in the city. When he married his wife, Elinor Miriam White, he started producing the famous poems we now know him for. His first poem, "My Butterfly. An Elegy" was worth $15($409 today)! But how does Frost write these magnificent and inspiring poems. Well, he gets his ideas from his association with rural life. Since he worked on a farm for nine years, he knows everything about how rural life is, how it looks like, how it smells, and what it feels like living there. He is mainly inspired by this and writes his poems based on the rural life he once lived on. Did you know that Robert Frost attended Harvard University, but left voluntarily due to an illness? In fact, when he proposed Elinor, she said no because she wanted to finish college.

His Poems

A Question

A voice said, Look me in the stars
And tell me truly, men of earth,
If all the soul-and-body scarsWere not too much to pay for birth. 

Robert Frost

This was a brilliant poem by Robert Frost called "A Question." I think the theme of the poem is that you will always have questions, and you should never stop wondering. This poem stuck out to me and I chose it because this poem describes me. I am a boy who always has questions, and I am always curious. I relate to this poem because I have experienced the feeling of always having endless questions, and I want answers right away. I always have the feeling of having so many questions just stuck in head, roaming around. I believe that the poet was a happy and curious person as well, like me. I think this because he is writing a poem on a question, so he is probably just writing his question onto a sheet of paper in the form of a poem.

Why Are His Poems So Good?

What makes Frost's poems so good? Well, in my opinion, I think it is the way he writes them. In the poem "A Question" there are many essential parts that make his poem so good. Rhyme scheme is one of the essential parts that he includes in his poem. His rhyme scheme is ABAB. This is because stars in the first line and scars in the third line rhyme. And earth in the second line and birth in the fourth line rhyme. But how do these affect the poem. Well, it makes the poem more interesting and it adds a little bit of variety to the poem. If this was just a regular poem, then the rhyme scheme wouldn't have made a difference, and it would just be a regular paragraph, no variety or anything.

A Question and Comment

Try to find other poems with ABAB rhyme schemes by Robert Frost. Here are some links:
www.poemhunter.com/robert-frost/poems/‎
www.poetryfoundation.org

What do these poems mean to you? How do you relate to them?

Boom! Crash! Flash!

Introduction

      Remember the lightning storms you see during a thunderstorm? They are very loud and destructive, but have you ever wondered what causes them? In this blog, I will explain to you how these bolts of destruction form, and all the chaos they cause. But have you ever wondered what lightning is? Or how these brilliant streaks of light are formed? Or what the effects are of lightning? Well, lightning is a really big electrostatic charge that has been released. It is very powerful, and can easily kill a human. It can also cause lots and lots of damage to property.

How Is It Formed

     Lightning is super powerful electrostatic charge. But how is a giant electrostatic charge like lightning formed. Well, there has to be specific conditions for lightning. Lightning is formed only when there is moisture in the air. Positive and negative charges keep on attacking each other. As you all know, the structure for water is H2O. Then, another oxygen molecule tries to join the H2O. When the oxygen molecule tries to join the hydrogen(H part of H2O) they have a repel each other. This repel is really big. In fact, the repel is so big, that it causes a spark. It also makes a really loud sound. This spark causes the lightning part, and the sound is what causes the loud thunder.

What Are Its Effects?

     Lightning is extremely powerful. And it is so strong that it can power a whole house for an entire week! But lightning also has some negative effects. In fact, very negative effects. Lightning can set a tree on fire, and leave it to burn to ashes. Lightning can also destroy a whole house, and leave its family to be homeless. Sadly, lightning can also kill humans. There have been many times over the years where people have been killed, or at least gravely wounded by being struck by lightning. Did you know that there was a man who got struck lightning 7 times? Can you believe that?

Conclusion

        In summation, lightning is one of nature's most powerful things. Lightning has lots of power, which unfortunately, can also have some negative effects. Lightning has killed many people in the past, and also destroyed many homes. Lightning forms when the opposites, like positive and negative attack each other.
These attacks cause a spark, which causes the lightning. It also makes a sound, which causes the thunder. So as you can see, lightning is a very powerful part of nature.

Comment And Question

      Comment-Lightning has struck a man 7 times! Can you believe that?!
      Question-Can you find another strong and powerful part of nature like lightning? Comment in the box below.

Cool, isn't it?

China's Beloved Creature......The Dragon

Introduction

A dragon is very powerful legendary and mythical creature. There are two dragons that distinctly relate to 2 cultures, the European dragon and the Chinese dragon. However, in this blog, I will specifically talk and explain the background of the Chinese dragon. Chinese dragons are thought to be very strong mythical creatures in the Chinese culture. They are also thought to have auspicious powers. Chinese people also compare excellent and intelligent people to a dragon. In fact, the Emperor of China almost always uses the dragon symbol to show his power.

Appearance

The Chinese dragon is usually depicted as a large snake, sometimes also seen with wings. According to www.angelfire.com "Dragons have different shapes and sizes when it comes to their bodies. They can be very small to enormous, typical type of body or an unusual type of body. There are some characteristics that are common to all Dragons as in all have scales and a tail, those too might differ slightly but are common. We all know of the common western dragon with 4 legs, tail, scales and sometimes horns, spikes and barbs. Not all western dragons have wings, but most do. They come in different colors depending on their species, habitat and clan. . It's uncommon you'll find Blue dragons in a desert.". 

Symbolism

The Chinese dragon, as I said before, is thought to be a powerful creature with auspicious powers. These great powers make people think highly of the Chinese dragon. People in China think of the Chinese dragon as a great and powerful creature with immense strength. People in China also compare smart and intelligent people with the Chinese dragon. This shows that the people who have been compared with the Chinese dragon are smart and are given high respect. In fact, the Emperor of China uses the symbol of the Chinese dragon to show his immense power and great bravery.

Conclusion

In summation, the Chinese dragon is a very powerful creature. It has a unique appearance, and many people think of it as a powerful creature who is given great respect in China. People compare it to excellent people who are above the rest and smart and intelligent. Chinese Emperors also use the symbol of the Chinese dragon to show their great an immense power and bravery. This is because the Chinese dragon, as I have said before, is a respected creature with great power.

Question and Comment

How would you describe the Chinese dragon?

I think that the Chinese and European dragons are very different with different backgrounds.

Human's Greatest Fear....Snakes

Introduction To Snakes

Snakes are , in many cases, dangerous limbless reptiles that are ready to strike at any given moment. However, not all snakes are dangerous.  In fact, some snakes are actually helpful to us. They eat many unwanted bugs , insects, and rodents. We also make shoes and other clothing from snake skins. Did you know that there are over 2500 species of snakes? And out of those any snakes, only a few are poisonous. But don't take snakes lightly. One bite of a venomous snake can actually kill a human. 

Where Do They Live?

Snakes everywhere from the harsh, hot deserts to the icy cold mountain tops. In fact, snakes live on every single except Antarctica! They are made for this type of weather. Some snakes have thick skin and live in burrows. This is to protect them from the icy cold water. But, some snakes have a thin layer of skin and sleep under the shade of a bush. This is because they need a little shade to cool them off from the steaming hot weather of a desert.

Poisonous Snakes

Out of over 2500 snakes, only about a mere 400 are poisonous. However, some of these 400 are proven to be fatal to humans. Only one bite can painfully kill a human. However, nearly 85% of snakes are nonpoisonous. These nonpoisonous snakes can cause some pain when they bite, but they will not kill. So do not worry, these snakes won't kill you. 

Conclusion

In summation, there are many types of snakes out there. They live in various different places like in deserts or forests. But, they are also suited for that life. For example, snakes who live in the cold have thick skin and live in burrows to protect them from the cold. In addition, there are more than 2500 species of snakes in the world. But, some snakes are poisonous. In fact, one bite of a poisonous snake can kill a human if not treated properly. But 85% of snakes in the world are not poisonous. So, do not worry, but be watchful and careful. 

A Question and Comment

Question-Have you ever encountered a snake? How did it feel? If not, then how would you feel?

Comment-I think and prefer to stay away from all snakes at all times. After all, I don't want to be bitten by a snake.

Scary, isn't it?

Is it OK To Lie?

Stretching The Truth

     Have you ever "stretched the truth"? Maybe when your grandma gives you a sweater that says" I Wuv Bunnies" and you pretended to like it. Wait, hold on. Aren't you lying? And isn't lying... wrong. Well, experts say that everyone lies. But sometimes, is it OK to lie? To be courteous or polite? Many experts say that even the smallest fib can lead you to become a big liar. However, I think that sometimes, it is OK to lie because the other person might react in an unhappy way if you don't, people who tell polite lies are happier the those who tell the cold, hard truth, and lying in a polite manner can help someone.

How Do They React

     Everyone knows that lying is bad. But in my opinion, I think its OK to lie when you are being polite. That's because if you don't lie when someone gives you a horrible Christmas present, and you tell them that I hate it, think of how badly their feelings will be hurt. They could be mentally, or even physically hurt for days or weeks. That could even damage your relationship. They could stop talking to you or try to avoid you. And instead of going through all that trouble, I think it would be better to just politely lie.

Happiness

     Did you know that people who tell polite lies in courtesy are happier than the ones who just blurt out the cold hard truth. In fact, studies show that the people who tell little tiny polite lies are happier than the ones who tell the cold truth. This shows that if you politely lie out of courtesy, than you would happier in terms of relationship. Nobody would be mad at you for not liking their gift, and everyone is happy. On he other hand, if you decide to blurt out the cold truth, than you probably won't have a good relationship with your family. Relatives could try to avoid you, and you would sad and lonely. According to the article"Is IT OK to Lie" they say"Studies show that people who tell polite white lies are happier and more popular than those who insist on the brutal truth."

To Wrap It Up

     In summation, I believe that we should tell polite lies out of courtesy instead of telling the cold hard truth. People who tell little lies are much happier than those who straight away tell the cold and hard truth. In addition, suppose you tell the truth to your grandma the you don't like the shirt she gave you. Think on how badly she will feel. She will be heart-broken. She may even start avoiding you or won't give you any presents anymore. So instead, I would just politely lie.

A Challenge For You

     Think of a time when you lied. Was that the necessary time to lie or not? Why?