Priscilla Review

Priscilla is R rated due to drug use and some language The movie Priscilla is a Romance/Drama retelling the relationship between Priscilla Beaulieu and Rock n Roll icon Elvis Presley. You get to see young teenage Priscilla Beaulieu get swept into a dangerous world of stardom, music, and passion. I went into this film having no prior knowledge of Elvis and Priscilla’s lives. One of … Continue reading Priscilla Review

Percy Jackson and the Olympians

Percy Jackson and the Olympians is the iconic series made by Rick Riordan. This novel series consists of 6 books. The series tells the story of Percy Jackson, a 13 year old boy who discovers that he is the son of the Greek God of the Sea, Poseidon. He goes on adventures with his friends, Annabeth Chase, the daughter of Greek Goddess of wisdom, Athena; … Continue reading Percy Jackson and the Olympians

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Review

Harry Potter, along with his best friends, Ron and Hermione, are about to start their third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Harry can’t wait to get back to school after the summer holidays. (Who wouldn’t if they lived with the detestable Dursleys?) But when Harry gets to Hogwarts, the atmosphere is tense. There’s an escaped mass murderer on the loose, and the … Continue reading Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Review

Guy Fawkes Day: What’s Happening Across the Pond?

“Remember, remember, the fifth of November!” Guy Fawkes Day, also known as Guy Fawkes Night, is a celebration that has been observed for more than 400 years. It commemorates the failed ‘Gunpowder Plot,’ which was an attempt by Guy Fawkes and his co-conspirators to blow up the Houses of Parliament in protest against religious persecution during the reign of King James I. The celebration is … Continue reading Guy Fawkes Day: What’s Happening Across the Pond?

The Origin and Transformation of Halloween

Halloween is one of the most celebrated holidays in history. Halloween is celebrated in many different ways. Some cultures celebrate Halloween for a whole week. In this article, you will learn the origin of one of the most iconic and popular holidays in history. Origin The origins of Halloween goes back to the ancient Celtic Festival of Samhain, a pagan celebration where the Celtic people … Continue reading The Origin and Transformation of Halloween

Halloween Traditions Around the World

Whether you dress up and ask strangers for candy, are the one passing it out, or even just watch a scary movie around Halloween time, you take part in a very traditional American Halloween. We’re not the only ones to celebrate Halloween, though; the holiday is prevalent throughout the world. Countries that celebrate Halloween much the same as the United States, Australia, Canada, and the … Continue reading Halloween Traditions Around the World