tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post3012985025061709453..comments2024-03-26T23:38:39.659-07:00Comments on Mrs. Yollis' Classroom Blog: Please Share a Tradition!Mrs. Yollishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08553708205781596148noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-32914057575712601062009-10-20T19:12:12.234-07:002009-10-20T19:12:12.234-07:00Dear Mrs.Yollis,
Another tradition of mine is tha...Dear Mrs.Yollis,<br /><br />Another tradition of mine is that every Halloween after my cousins and I go trick-or- treating we go to our grandma's house and sort our candy. Sometimes we trade candy and sometimes we say "No way I am not trading my candy." I always trade with my cousin Micah because sometimes he has delicious candy that I like. I hope I get so much more candy than I usually get.<br /><br />Your student,<br />KaylaKaylanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-36897340094180786922009-10-10T13:05:34.459-07:002009-10-10T13:05:34.459-07:00Dear Mrs.Yollis,
Another Jewish tradition of mine...Dear Mrs.Yollis,<br /><br />Another Jewish tradition of mine is that every Purim we wear costumes and go to my grandma's house. After everyone is there we give presents to one another. The present I got last year was a pink princess light, a small pink pillow, and a bunch of pink, purple, and silver necklaces. Boy do I love doing that every year.<br /><br />Your student,<br />KaylaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-15019442614540701612009-10-10T10:07:47.953-07:002009-10-10T10:07:47.953-07:00Dear Mrs. Yollis' Class,
A tradition tha...Dear Mrs. Yollis' Class,<br /> A tradition that my family has is that every year on christmas morning my little sister Jaxon eats Santa's left over cookies. She has been doing that since she was about 2 years old and is now doing it at age 8. <br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Jordan (Jaxons Brother)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-39984992618521448592009-10-09T13:26:47.477-07:002009-10-09T13:26:47.477-07:00Dear Mrs. Yollis,
Our family tradition is every y...Dear Mrs. Yollis,<br /><br />Our family tradition is every year we go to San Fransisco to see our friends, Keely and Nicole. Sometimes they come visit us in Calabasas. We visit for *about* 3-5 days. In the morning, we play video games, go outside, or do tag. In addition, we ride down the hill with our red scooters. In the evening we usually agree to play pool. One time we put our heads in the icy and frozen water. It was a blast!<br /><br /><br />Sincerely,<br /><br />SamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-4425710044929850162009-10-08T20:46:07.838-07:002009-10-08T20:46:07.838-07:00Dear Mrs. Yollis (and class),
One tradition I'...Dear Mrs. Yollis (and class),<br /><br />One tradition I've followed forever is watching sports on TV with family and friends.<br /><br />Just about every weekend I can be found in front of some form of competition but I'm not picky; it could be horse racing, bowling or golf. But my favorites are hockey, football and tennis.<br /><br />What's been great is sharing this love of sports with Ben & Joss and they are now regulars with my friends and I while we watch the Philadelphia Eagles each Sunday. We get bagels and doughnuts and everyone has their assigned seat so as not to negatively effect the outcome of the game - we're all quite superstitious.<br /><br />But after all that time in front of the TV we always try to get out and play ourselves, whether throwing around the football, hitting some tennis balls or just running around with the dog.<br /><br />Now if one of my teams could actually win a championship, that's a tradition I could really get behind!<br /><br />Cheers!<br /><br />Eric (Ben's dad)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-22120308686553762602009-10-08T20:44:36.097-07:002009-10-08T20:44:36.097-07:00Dear Mrs. Yollis' Class, My favorite tradition...Dear Mrs. Yollis' Class, My favorite tradition is Christmas. On Christmas my mom lets me open one present before everyone else in my family. Also my family and I remember and celebrate the birth of Jesus and that's the reason why there is Christmas. Before Christmas day we get ready by decorating the house. At night, we put out cookies and milk for Santa. One time in the morning the milk was gone and the cookie had a bite mark! I love the time that we spend together as a family cooking & making gingerbread cookies and I like not being in school for a couple of weeks during that time. I love Christmas!<br /><br />Your friend,<br />Moraiya =)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-46115732143364771232009-10-08T20:41:21.780-07:002009-10-08T20:41:21.780-07:00Dear Mrs. Yollis,
One tradition that my family an...Dear Mrs. Yollis,<br /><br />One tradition that my family and I celebrate is Christmas. We decorate the Christmas Tree with ornaments, lights, candy canes, stockings, ribbons, bows and angels. My family and relatives gather together at either my home or one of my relatives home and have a great Christmas feast. We eat turkey, chicken, ham, candied yams, sweet potato pie, pumpkin pie, pecan pie, cakes, rice, vegetables, salads, ice cream and many other foods. We also play many games such as hide and go seek, musical chairs, tag and other games. Before the day is over we open our Christmas presents under the Christmas Tree.<br /><br />What tradition do you celebrate ?<br /><br /><br />Your student,<br />AaliyahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-24044458844238575092009-10-08T19:40:15.673-07:002009-10-08T19:40:15.673-07:00Dear Mrs. Yollis,
One of our family traditions is...Dear Mrs. Yollis,<br /><br />One of our family traditions is celebrated every Fridays right after school. My mom or dad takes my 2 brothers and I for a delicious treat. We do this to celebrate the end of the school week and NO HOMEWORK!!! <br /><br />After we are done eatting our remarkable treat, we come home and do family movie night. My brothers and I take turns picking the movie. This week it's my brother Andrew's turn to pick the movie. I wish it was my turn to pick.:-( I like Friday nights because it is not a school night and I can sleep later to finish watching the movie. :-)<br /><br />From, <br />Ethan (your student)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-72450411338744430792009-10-08T19:28:22.930-07:002009-10-08T19:28:22.930-07:00Dear Mrs. Yollis' Class,
My favorite traditio...Dear Mrs. Yollis' Class,<br /><br />My favorite tradition is getting together for Thanksgiving dinner. It is always fun getting together with my parents, brothers, aunts, uncles, in-laws, and cousins. We don't all see each other often, so it is always enjoyable to catch up.<br /><br />I especially enjoy the wonderful food on Thanksgiving. I love tasty turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, and delicious pumpkin pie! I know my daughter and son really enjoy the pies also! <br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Kendall's dadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-36689131455108040332009-10-08T19:21:55.459-07:002009-10-08T19:21:55.459-07:00Dear Mrs. Yollis,
My favorite family tradition is...Dear Mrs. Yollis,<br /><br />My favorite family tradition is celebrating Halloween with my family. We put up pumpkin lights around the windows and put fake Spiderwebs around the roof. Tombstones and pumpkins are put around the front yard. A skeleton is hung on our front door. Bats are hung from our window and ceiling. My mom hangs cut out colored papers from Mexico that celebrate the Day of the Dead. A white ghost is hung next to the door. My mom puts small figures from the Day of the Dead on the fireplace mantel. We fill the cauldron with Halloween candy to feed about 500 trick or treaters that come every year. Sometimes we put dry ice in a cauldron too, and it looks like mist. My Dad likes to play music by the White Zombies when we open the door. Sometimes our neighbors even block off the street from cars so more kids can celebrate Halloween!<br /><br />From,<br /> Corey F.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-59603915523351837832009-10-08T18:35:54.903-07:002009-10-08T18:35:54.903-07:00Dear Mrs. Yollis,
My favorite football team is pr...Dear Mrs. Yollis,<br /><br />My favorite football team is probably the Cardnials. Do you have a favorite football team? The Cardnials played the Super Bowl last year against the Stealers. What would you do if you had a Super Bowl party?<br /><br />Your student,<br />Sydney@ Mrs. Yollisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-78272870484220801472009-10-08T12:37:00.804-07:002009-10-08T12:37:00.804-07:00Dear Mrs. Yollis,
My favorite family tradition is...Dear Mrs. Yollis,<br /><br />My favorite family tradition is having my grandparents, aunt, uncle and cousin Sean over every Sunday for dinner. After we eat, we always play BINGO and my mom has a really cool prize box filled with candy and little toys. Even the grown-ups like to pick a prize. I love when I am the number caller! For dinner, we usually have Italian food because my uncle is from Italy. He loves to cook pasta. He makes fresh pizza, and it tastes really great!<br /><br />From your student,<br /><br />CaseyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-79159076760978302612009-10-08T12:27:39.437-07:002009-10-08T12:27:39.437-07:00Dear Mrs. Yollis,
My family tradition is to go to ...Dear Mrs. Yollis,<br />My family tradition is to go to the pumpkin patch every year. When we go to the pumpkin patch I like go on the pony ride. I also like to climb a giant hay stack. I love to buy fresh donuts there. They are so good!<br /><br />Love,<br />AnaisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-14464762087317746792009-10-08T12:19:58.160-07:002009-10-08T12:19:58.160-07:00Dear Mrs.Yollis
My favorite tradition in my famil...Dear Mrs.Yollis<br /><br />My favorite tradition in my family is the holiday named Sukot. Every year, at the end of Yom Kipoor, we build a suka. A suka is tent with four poles connected together with fabric. We use palm tree leaves for the roof. Then we decorate the suka together.For eight days we eat at the suka with family and friends.<br />Sukot is my favorite holiday tradition. <br /><br />Sincerely,<br />GalAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-67162245146480079822009-10-08T10:10:23.693-07:002009-10-08T10:10:23.693-07:00Dear Mrs. Yollis' class,
Our family tradition...Dear Mrs. Yollis' class,<br /><br />Our family tradition is to celebrate Holi! Holi is a traditional holiday where Indian people like me throw colored powder on each other. Everyone looks messy at the end, like they have been painting for an hour. This holiday teaches us no matter how we look, we still are the same (kind of like Martin Luther King's speech). We celebrate Holi every year in our backyard, and this is my favorite holiday.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />AyushAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-12574647841360452702009-10-07T22:40:17.296-07:002009-10-07T22:40:17.296-07:00Dear Mrs. Yollis,
I was born in Iran, Tehran and ...Dear Mrs. Yollis,<br /><br />I was born in Iran, Tehran and moved to the States when I was eight years old same age as Richie's current age. I had to leave my home,friends relatives and of course my birth country behind but one thing I managed to bring with me is a great deal of tradition. I have a very rich culture with lots traditions that are still celebrated as generations followed in the United States after a great deal of Iranians immigrated to the United States. <br /><br />One of the most memorable Traditions for me, is Nowrooz. Nowrooz means "new day" its the official Iranian new year which falls on the first day of Spring every year. The smell of Nowrooz is amazing because all the flowers are blooming.I still remember the aroma of Jasmine as a little girl. We decorate a table that we set up with different items, each item represents a symbolism for the rest of the year. Iranians all over the globe celebrate this glorious day especially because it belongs to the heritage and is not religious. Iranian Americans are speaking to UN officials to nationalize this day. My kids and I love this day and celebrate it every year. <br />From,<br />Mrs. Anaya<br />Richie's momasemaneh1https://www.blogger.com/profile/01142816312433821390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-68318469375181976712009-10-07T22:13:43.080-07:002009-10-07T22:13:43.080-07:00Dear Mrs. Yollis,
I celebrate Christmas with my fa...Dear Mrs. Yollis,<br />I celebrate Christmas with my family every December. My mother's birthday is on the 26th which is the day after Christmas Day. Christmas Day is when we celebrate the birth of Jesus. Isn't that a coincidence? First Jesus and then my mom!<br /><br />I highly anticipate the morning of Christmas day because I get to open lots of presents. Of course I never miss the evening prior to Christmas day where my parents and I bake cookies and leave it by the chimney with a glass of milk for Santa Clause. It never fails he always manages to leave the cookie crumbs behind. Mrs. Clause sure keeps the cookie jar away. <br />The anticipation of Christmas is very thrilling.<br /><br />From your student,<br />RichieRichie Anayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03659731896228704965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-74965579063571908692009-10-07T14:34:26.309-07:002009-10-07T14:34:26.309-07:00A big THANK YOU to ALL of our writers! Wow! There ...A big THANK YOU to ALL of our writers! Wow! There are some fabulous traditions in this comment sections!<br /><br />@ those of you who wrote about your Halloween traditions,do you have special decorations that you put up? <br /><br />@Jaxon,<br />I like the idea of camping in the backyard! I’m going to see if my husband wants to try that! We usually camp up in the mountains, but it sounds like a fun idea!<br /><br />@Nick,<br />You asked what my favorite Thanksgiving food is. I would have to say that I love homemade mashed potatoes smothered in gravy. Yummy yum yum!<br /><br />@ Sydney,<br />I love your tradition of the Super Bowl party! It sounds like you have quite a few football decorations. I’m curious, what is your favorite football team?<br /><br />@Trent,<br />Chili on Halloween night? That was a tradition in my family, too! <br /><br />@Paul,<br />Thank you for the wonderful comment about the Chinese Moon Festival. I learned so much from you. I would also like to thank you for the delicious moon cake you gave to me! I’m curious, what did it say on the top of the cake? I couldn't read the Chinese characters.<br /><br />From,<br />Mrs. YollisMrs. Yollishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08553708205781596148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-74305562621455065402009-10-07T13:56:34.682-07:002009-10-07T13:56:34.682-07:00Dear Mrs. Yollis,
I am Trent's Grandma Marguer...Dear Mrs. Yollis,<br />I am Trent's Grandma Marguerite. I also look forward to Halloween, as I give out the candy while Trent and Troy go trick-or-treating.<br />I enjoy seeing all of the neighbor children growing each year and their wonderful costumes.<br />It is a fun evening for all ages!<br />Sincerely,<br />Grandma MargueriteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-77147536137930740042009-10-07T10:07:19.920-07:002009-10-07T10:07:19.920-07:00Dear Mrs. Yollis,
My family has three Christmas ...Dear Mrs. Yollis,<br /><br /><br />My family has three Christmas traditions that I want to tell you about. The first tradition is that we have a family Christmas party every year at my house. All of our aunts, uncles, and cousins come over. There is a lot of yummy food.<br /><br />The second tradition is that we do an advent calendar for the month of December. Every day we put a surprise ornament on a Christmas tree made out of felt.<br /><br />The best and tastiest tradition is that we have cinnamon rolls for breakfast on Christmas morning. When we're opening presents, I can't wait to have breakfast.<br /><br /><br />From,<br />CharlieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-5162026015189411052009-10-07T07:40:14.691-07:002009-10-07T07:40:14.691-07:00Dear Mrs. Yollis' Class,
My two daughters are...Dear Mrs. Yollis' Class,<br /><br />My two daughters are very close with their two cousins, Elizabeth and Andrew. They were all born within 4 years of each other. Every year, on each of their birthdays we choose to go to Grandma's house for dinner. Whoever is celebrating their birthday gets to choose the menu and Grandma prepares whatever they want and whatever they want for dessert. The nicest part of the evening is after dinner, we all gather around and share either a piece of advice for the upcoming year, or a favorite memory of the person celebrating the birthday. Now that all of the kids are teenagers (14-18) they love this part more than ever. There is always something said that is funny, something silly and something that makes all of us cry and realize how much we love one another and how lucky we are to be a family.<br /><br />I bet when my children are grandmothers they will carry on this tradition with their own grandchildren. That is the best part of a tradition, it lives on through the generations.<br /><br />From,<br /><br />Mrs. HardingUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08021484644594495621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-21072168674524900822009-10-06T21:43:03.800-07:002009-10-06T21:43:03.800-07:00Dear Mrs. Yollis,
We have a great family tradition...Dear Mrs. Yollis,<br />We have a great family tradition with my Mom's family during Christmas. My grandmother, aunts, uncles and cousins come to our house for dinner on Christmas eve and some even spend the night so we're all together on Christmas morning.<br /><br />My Dad is Jewish so we celebrate Hanukah too so I get lots of presents.<br /><br />From,<br />JaredJarednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-13610264902620981832009-10-06T21:10:28.182-07:002009-10-06T21:10:28.182-07:00Dear Mrs. Yollis' Class,
My favorite traditio...Dear Mrs. Yollis' Class,<br /><br />My favorite tradition when I was a child was making a snowman on my front lawn the day after it would snow. My friend Wendy who lived across the street from me would ring my door bell very early in the morning ready to make the snowman. We would gather a hat, mittens, a carrot for the note and a red scarf. After we built our snowman and we were frozen, we would go inside my house and my mom would make us hot chocolate pudding and we would sit in front of the fire.<br /><br />This year we will be going to New York in the winter and I can't wait to share this tradition with our three kids!<br /><br />From,<br /><br />Debi<br />Casey's MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-75426555509274868212009-10-06T20:26:07.367-07:002009-10-06T20:26:07.367-07:00Dear Mrs. Yollis,
One of the traditions we celebra...Dear Mrs. Yollis,<br />One of the traditions we celebrate each year is the Chinese Moon Festival, which is usually in the month of September or October. On that day, we always eat Chinese moon cakes at home or at friend's homes. It is time for family reunion. Moon festival has a legend of thousand years. It tells us about a reunion of boy with a girl. On that night the moon is supposed to be full. The moon cake is not like a birthday cake or other cakes. It is a cake that is round and usually small. It has fillings inside. It is very tasty. This year the moon festival was on Oct. 3. We had a big party first at a park with a lot of friends. Of course, we had moon cakes. Then we went to see a concert at the Lutheran University in Ventura. The concert had Chinese and Western music. Everyone enjoyed it. So did I. My favourite song at the concert was Jasmine Flower. I like to celebrate the Chinese Moon Festival and eat moon cakes.<br /><br />From your student,<br />PaulAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-45897036748425629322009-10-06T19:38:21.656-07:002009-10-06T19:38:21.656-07:00Dear Mrs. Yollis,
Every Winter, my family and I dr...Dear Mrs. Yollis,<br />Every Winter, my family and I drive to Big Bear for vacation. We rent a cabin with a pet room, for Coco (my dog). The best part is the skiing and the snow.<br />My mom says that I am the fastest skier in our family. I'm looking forward to this December.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />AvaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com