In your response this week, write about gifts (use the questions above to guide you). As always, don't forget to comment on at least one other student's post.
As we dream about snow falling (lots & lots of snow!), let's pause and think about gifts.What makes a gift? Can you think of one gift that you have received that is worthy of being called "The Best Gift"?? Have you ever given a truly spectacular and memorable gift? If you could give anyone a gift, who would you choose and what would you give to them? Is there a single gift that could change the world??
In your response this week, write about gifts (use the questions above to guide you). As always, don't forget to comment on at least one other student's post.
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pun
12/14/2016 07:10:06 am
One gift that is the best gift is my parents. My parents are always there for me no matter what. I may get other cool gifts, but this is the best because I wouldn't be living without their support. I love them and I know they will always help me. That is why my parents is the best gift ever.
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Kira Pawletko
12/14/2016 04:52:43 pm
I agree - your parents are (in my opinion) one of the best gifts you can ever receive.
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Kami
12/15/2016 01:47:05 pm
Parents are awesome, but there are definitely some really good gifts out there too.
punn
12/15/2016 04:31:25 pm
Thanks!
Kira Pawletko
12/14/2016 04:59:55 pm
A gift can be anything that one person wishes to give and/or share with another. A gift that I truly believe is the best gift I've ever received is my dad; without him I wouldn't be anywhere near who I am today. His constant support and his amazingly helpful advice have kept me going through all of the tough times. The most spectacular and memorable gift was the Foxtrot comic book I gave my grandpa in third grade. Ever since he received that book, our bond has become extremely strong. If I could give anyone a gift, it would be my dad and I would give him anything he wanted because he's done so much for me that I can't really ever repay him. For a gift that I believe that could change the world, I believe it would be the gift of eternal world peace. Clearly, gifts have a lot of power when shared throughout life.
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Nick D.
12/15/2016 01:15:34 pm
I definitely agree with that comment, Kira. Gifts do have a lot of power when shared, thats why we can't take them for granted.
Natalie
12/15/2016 01:42:42 pm
What an amazing paragraph! My dad is also a big part of my life. I don't know what I'd do without him.
James Stokoe
12/15/2016 01:44:12 pm
That is so sweet.
Rachel
12/15/2016 01:59:55 pm
This is really nice and sweet! I agree.
Cadence W.
12/15/2016 07:20:34 pm
Wow, that's an amazing story, Kira!
Sonia Cohen
12/19/2016 02:29:59 pm
That is incredible!!!
Hamza
12/20/2016 11:08:47 am
I agree with you on this one.
Emma B.
12/20/2016 11:13:14 am
Wow, Kira, that's amazing! I don't know what I'd do without my dad either. He's guided me through every tough time, and always been there for me too.
jake mcquaid
12/15/2016 01:14:02 pm
ya
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James Stokoe
12/15/2016 01:43:25 pm
That is sweet, Pun.
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Avery
12/15/2016 01:43:49 pm
What solves world problems do you think?
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Natalie
12/15/2016 01:44:23 pm
I completely agree. My parents are amazing and I don't think I could survive without them.
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Rachel
12/15/2016 02:00:52 pm
I agree! This is a good one.
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Cadence W.
12/15/2016 07:19:48 pm
That is a great thing to say! I love my parents too, no matter what!
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Sonia Cohen
12/19/2016 02:30:27 pm
Very True!
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Danny A.
12/21/2016 10:30:11 am
I am also thankful for my Grandmother. I am really thankful that she is still here after all these years. She raised me as a baby and she always gives $150 every Christmas to buy presents myself.
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Nate Reeder
12/21/2016 12:57:09 pm
Cool!
Nina Dermody
12/15/2016 11:44:59 am
One gift that I have received from my parents is love. They show it in everything they do for me. Sure I receive gifts on Christmas morning, but love is wrapped beneath the paper more than anything else is. Sometimes presents don't have to be wrapped. They come out in other ways, too.
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maeve
12/21/2016 10:48:49 am
This is really sweet, Nina!
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Katie B
12/23/2016 12:57:57 pm
That is really nice and I agree with you.
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Emma Alfaro-Rooney
12/26/2016 02:43:46 pm
That's a great gift, Nina.
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Nick D.
12/15/2016 01:12:44 pm
A gift can be many things and can be giving in many different ways. A gift can be a hug, taking someone out to dinner, or buying a present that would mean something to that person. The best gift I have ever received was being able to move to the JD district in 3rd grade. At the time my brother was getting mean teacher after mean teacher and life was hard. But as soon as we got to JD I thankfully made friends pretty quickly, and here I am now. I couldn't ask for a better school.
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ally
12/20/2016 11:52:05 am
We're really glad you're here!
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Marco
12/22/2016 01:09:56 pm
I agree.Something that means something to someone is a good gift.
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Jake McQuaid
12/15/2016 01:19:32 pm
One gift that is the best gift I've ever gotten was my dog Finn. My parents were against it at the time. But they soon saw he was always there for me and followed me around every were. I walk him and feed him. He is by far the best gift I have every gotten.
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Quinc¥ (®_®)
12/15/2016 01:32:22 pm
One gift that I'm truly thankful for is swimming. My life is based of water. Every day I'm in it for about two and a half to three hours. I am a very competitive swimmer, right now I am on the track to going pro, and it's a big commitment but I am committed to achieve what I love. If i didn't have water I would practically die.
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punn chittar....too long.
12/18/2016 06:30:12 pm
Quincy, I know you are a good swimmer and I bet you will be the next Micheal Phelps.
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Nate Reeder ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
12/23/2016 12:58:11 pm
That's awesome! I hope you become a pro!
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Avery Tyson
12/15/2016 01:37:24 pm
I believe the best gift is love. I don't have a favorite gift that I've been given. I would give my mom a gift because she drives me all around and I would give her $500000. [If I could afford it] I think food for everyone could solve world hunger.
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Duncan Foss
12/21/2016 10:45:43 am
True
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Natalie
12/15/2016 01:40:44 pm
One of my favorite presents I have gotten is the gift of friendship. I rely on the gift of friendship everyday. Whenever I feel alone, I give my friends a call. Whenever I am annoyed and frustrated, I vent to my friends. They support me, understand all my little quirks, listen to my problems and are always there for me. I could definitely call the gift of friendship "The Best Gift." It is truly a spectacular gift.
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Eli Klein
12/22/2016 01:23:12 pm
Yes, I agree
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Lizzie
12/15/2016 01:40:58 pm
A gift I think is one of the best gifts are my two dogs, Rosie ( dough) and Wynston ( winny). They are both special in their own ways. Rosie is very calm and snuggles everyone ALL the time ( but when Wynston makes her mad, WATCH OUT!). Wynston reminds me of myself, Restless, Mischievous, anything BUT calm. He is super wild and gets into everything. But he is sometimes the sweetest thing ever. I am so lucky to have those two as my dogs. My sisters and I have a tradition, we all go Christmas shopping for each other. One time, My little sis, Emma, got me this really cool pen. It was pink, my favorite color with glittery stripes on it. I still have this pen and it's really special.
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James Stokoe
12/15/2016 01:41:40 pm
What makes a good gift? A good gift is something that will stay with the person you bought it for. Like a gift of a memorable photo. If I could give this gift to anyone it would be to my mom. She has always been there for me, and is the best mom of all time.
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Kira Pawletko
12/17/2016 07:00:55 pm
That's so sweet that you said that about your mom! I said the same about my dad.
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Sam Smith
12/15/2016 01:41:41 pm
My best gift is my cat. I get lots of cool gifts but this one is the best. He is always there for me. Also he is a great listener. I wouldn't be who I am without him.
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Eli Klein
12/20/2016 02:03:10 pm
I love cats and your cat.
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Ally
12/15/2016 01:42:44 pm
I think the greatest gift of all is love. You can't get anywhere in life without the power of love. If could give anyone a gift I would give my mom a vacation. My mom works so hard for our family, and i think she could use a break sometimes. I think the most important gift that the world needs to know is acceptance. Everyone judges people for what they look like, their skin color, and what they wear. That doesn't matter compared to what's on the inside.
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Kira Pawletko
12/17/2016 07:56:11 pm
Ally, I completely agree with you on the idea that a gift that would change the world is acceptance. I find it so interesting to imagine what life would be like if everyone accepted each other!
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Kami
12/15/2016 01:50:49 pm
The best gift ever would definitely be my parents but an actual gift I got that would be the best would be when I got my hamster PeanutButter for Christmas. I love animals, so I am very happy about PB. He's not like people who can judge and make rude comments. He will just look at you and make cute faces and best of all, he will listen. I have not given a truly amazing gift yet, but maybe that will be this year. I also think everyone deserves an amazing gift, so therefor I do not know who I would give a gift too either. I believe that a gift that could change the world would be the gift of love. If everyone had love in the world, I think it would be a much happier place to live in.
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Katie B
12/15/2016 01:52:30 pm
The gift that I would give would be my friendship. I would give it to someone who wants a new friend. I think this is the best gift because we both get a new friend and we get to become good friends. I think that friendship is the best gift anyone could get.
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Jillian Dominicos
12/15/2016 01:53:43 pm
I think a gift is a wish that come true. Whether your wish is for an object or for family, it can all be gifts. Every year, I get the same gift, and that gift is the ability to spend time with my Family during the holidays. My favorite gift is spending time with my family because I don't get to see my relatives often. Some of my aunts, uncles and cousins, live far away. I have family in different states and some who live on different continents than I do. Anytime I spend with my extended family member is a moment to remember, because we all get to be together. In my opinion, spending time with your family is the best gift anyone could hope for.
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Zoey B.
12/18/2016 12:56:48 pm
I think that is nice that you get the same gift every year by spending time with family from other places. I don't really spend time with my family because they are really far away - they don't live in New York.
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Zoey Baker
12/18/2016 01:48:01 pm
A gift has to be sentimental to make it memorable. The best gift I've ever received is my dog Maddy. She is my favorite gift because she follows me everywhere and she would protect me by barking and growling. A spectacular gift I have given was an ornament. I made it for my parents. They loved it. Also, I made one for my dog. The people that I would give a gift to are my parents. I would grow up to be the proud daughter they raised by being nice, trustworthy, and responsible. The one gift that could change the world would be no judging people for the way they look, what they wear, athletic or not, or how much money they have.
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Sonia Cohen
12/19/2016 02:28:31 pm
That is so sweet and true and awesome.
Rachel
12/15/2016 01:58:51 pm
The "greatest gift" I could have is the love of my friends and family.
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Cadence W.
12/15/2016 07:19:08 pm
One memorable gift is from last year, when we were told to give a "gift of nothing"(does anyone else remember this?), which was actually just spending our time with someone we loved. I remember my little brother's crestfallen face when he opened a small box, only to find nothing inside. When I explained to him that this was a gift of time, and we could do whatever he wanted to do, his expression immediately changed, and we spent the next hour or so playing hide and seek. I will never forget that Christmas!
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Zoey B.
12/18/2016 12:52:12 pm
I thought it was nice by playing with your brother for an hour. I would not want to do that.
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Cadence W.
12/19/2016 04:24:55 pm
:) I feel you, Zoey; some days, I'm just in a mood and want him to stop bugging me!
Sonia Cohen
12/19/2016 02:27:48 pm
A very memorable gift I received was that two Christmases ago, my mom had serious surgery and was in the hospital for a while. She was home for Christmas. That was the best gift I could have ever given. My favorite gifts to receive are when my brother makes something out of paper and writes a sweet message on it. Though its not perfect (no way) and he spells everything wrong, they still mean more to me than anything store bought.
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Max Oppedisano
12/20/2016 08:43:02 am
I believe that the greatest gift ever is not something that you buy from a store, like a santa eraser or a cheesy Hallmark card. A really good gift can be something small that speaks from the heart. For example, would it feel more thoughtful if your younger sibling bought you something cheap, or made a card for you with drawings?
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michael ar
12/20/2016 09:10:49 am
My greatest gift is my family. My greatest gift is my family because the way they treat me. They feed me, they help me, and they make me happy. That is why I love my family.
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Hamza
12/20/2016 11:06:49 am
I think the best gift is money because then it is like choosing what you get. This year, money is all that I am asking for.
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Donny
12/20/2016 11:09:07 am
A gift that came true was no snow. Last year there was too much snow and I wished that by Christmas most of it would be gone. When I woke up on Christmas eve I looked out the window and saw no snow outside and I was happy.
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Iris Zou
12/20/2016 11:12:40 am
The best gift is not the gift itself, but the thought of just giving a gift to someone.
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Cora
12/20/2016 11:15:51 am
I think gifts can change the world if we all participate a little bit. Volunteering and donating around the holidays is a great way to help make the world a better place.
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Ted W.
12/20/2016 11:18:33 am
A gift is something wished to be shared with one to another. It doesn't have to be anything material, but it could even be time together. The best gift I have ever received was my PS4, which I got last year. I think it is the best because my parents would never get that for me, so it was a nice surprise from my grandma. With the PS4 you will never get bored because there are so many different games.
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Avery Tyson
12/23/2016 01:00:42 pm
Xbox is better.
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Janis
12/20/2016 11:20:04 am
The greatest gift I ever got was my family. I would not be here today if it were not or my family from helping me in math in 4th grade or to changing school districts and moving. My family are people that I could never imagine my life without and I am very thankful them and they are the greatest gift I have ever gotten.
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Tyler Allen
12/20/2016 11:20:14 am
I think the most meaning gift to me is my parents. Without them I would probably be dead. My parents have always been there for me and will be there for me for the rest of my life. I know they will always help me when i need them
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Alexis
12/20/2016 11:22:09 am
This Christmas I don't really want anything. All I really want for Christmas is to see my friends and family I haven't seen in awhile.This Christmas I am going to NYC and it costs a lot of money to go so I think that will be enough.
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Andrea B.
12/20/2016 11:22:35 am
One gift that I remember giving to my grandma was a card with a poem I wrote inside when I was 5. She told me that was the best gift I had ever given here because it was made from the heart.
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Danny A.
12/20/2016 11:26:58 am
One greatest I have gotten are my video games. If I did not have them I would get bored all the time. I love video games.
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Dennis
12/23/2016 01:51:50 pm
The I love video games.
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Emma B.
12/20/2016 11:29:01 am
Gifts can be anything. Whether they're hand made, store bought, or maybe even found on the street. A gift is a gift, be thankful for anything you get, because it's the thought that counts. Gifts always come from the heart. The best gift I've ever received, is when my dad took me to Niagara Falls, and Darien Lake in the same weekend! It was truly one of the best trips I've ever been on. The Falls were probably the most beautiful sight I've ever seen, and it means a lot that my dad let me go there, just the two of us. A gift that I have given, that was truly memorable, was when my siblings, my dad and I, all picked out a car that my mom had wanted forever. For Mother's Day, we surprised her with it sitting on the driveway, and she still appreciates it. If I could give anyone any gift, I would give my grandparents their dream home. They've been struggling with their current one, and it's way too stuffed with stuff. They need a place to have family over, celebrate holidays, and really have a nice place to call home. A single gift that could change the world, is the gift of everyone to love. If everyone knew how to love, and be good, there would be no bad people in the world, and that makes for a pretty good life for all.
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Max F
12/20/2016 01:40:05 pm
Its nice that you spend time with your brother
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Theresa
12/20/2016 02:00:44 pm
A gift can be anything from a hug from a friend or family member or a hoverboard from your parents. My favorite gift is my family. They are my supporters since day one and have been there for me from lacrosse games to homework help they are there when I need it and even when I don't. and I appreciate everything they do for me and I don't know what I would do without them.
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Emma Alfaro-Rooney
12/26/2016 02:34:22 pm
That's nice that your family helps you out.
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Eli Klein
12/20/2016 02:01:33 pm
One gift that not just me but many have received is a America. America gave me and everyone who lives in it a chance to be and do what they want.
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Armen
12/20/2016 02:04:39 pm
If I could give someone a gift I would give a gift to my sister. My sister would get the gift of her little brother. I would give her me because we both like to do the same things. I am the only thing she will need.
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Quincy
12/20/2016 02:05:57 pm
Wow ,Owen, your dog sounds great.
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Abby McGuire
12/21/2016 10:23:58 am
I believe that the greatest gift I have ever received is spending time with my family. We spend time together on special holiday like Christmas and Thanksgiving. I don't see them that often but when I do, I enjoy spending time with them.
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Duncan Foss
12/21/2016 10:27:14 am
The the best two gifts I have ever got are life and family. My parents and god gave a life here and I'm so grateful. But, when you live when you have a family it is way better, and some people lost there parents or siblings and some have never met them. That's why I'm grateful for my life and family.
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Hamza
12/21/2016 10:27:29 am
I think that the best gift you can get is all of someone else that you love. So if it is someone else's special time that you love, give them your all!
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Xavier Albanese
12/21/2016 10:28:15 am
The best gift I've ever gotten is my red bear. I got it for christmas last year from my mom and dad because I was really sick. Toys normally help me feel calm and make me happy and also feel better. Another gift I received that I really like is my badminton set. I also got it from my mom and dad. In the middle of summer me and my mom were able to get up to 44 hits without the shuttlecock touching the ground.
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Danny A.
12/21/2016 10:55:04 am
That's really cool, Punn.
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Maeve
12/21/2016 11:06:12 am
I believe that what makes a gift is the person who gives it. Knowing that the person who gave you a gift put thought into it makes the gift they gave you more important.
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Janis
12/21/2016 11:07:23 am
In my opinion "Best Gift" does not matter how much or how little it's worth. What maters is who gave it to you and they show that they care, that's what matters.
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Nate Reeder ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
12/21/2016 02:03:35 pm
In my opinion, a gift is something that is given from the heart and means a lot to the receiver. The best gift I have ever received is my gaming laptop. Though the best gift I've ever given was probably when I got my mom a guitar tuner. It was simple, but was perfect for her to be able to tune her guitar without my help. Also if I could give anyone a gift, I would give my older brother a house that would be better suited to raise his child in. Last, but not least, if I could give a single gift to change the world, I would give the gift of peace that would cease all warfare all throughout the world.
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Armen
12/22/2016 01:35:07 pm
I agree, Nate. A gift should come from the heart.
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Enver
12/21/2016 04:34:16 pm
A gift can be anything. One of the best gifts I received is love from my parents and them supporting me for everything I do. If I got to choose who I would get a gift for it would be my parents, I would give them love back and I help them out. If there's a gift that could change the world it would probably be peace.
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Dennis
12/23/2016 01:50:34 pm
I totally agree. My parents do the same for me.
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Max F
12/22/2016 08:10:42 am
That's a nice saying. I totally agree.
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Abby
12/22/2016 11:00:43 am
I agree with your paragraph, Nina.
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Celestial
12/22/2016 11:09:17 am
The best gift I ever got was a 2012 Christmas Barbie doll. It was a beauty. She had a beautiful red gown,so sparkly that it will shine everywhere when it was close to the light. I still have it today because I didn't open it. So that was the Christmas gift I will never forget
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Janis
12/22/2016 11:21:43 am
In my opinion "Best Gift" does not matter how much or how little it's worth. What matters is who gave it to you, and that showed that they care. That's what matters.
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Marco
12/22/2016 01:12:16 pm
A good gift is something that someone likes. I like playing video games, so to me a good gift is a video games. It would be a good gift because it would be used for a while.
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luke renaud
12/22/2016 01:55:41 pm
Gifts I think they are some of the best thing in the world. I think the best gift I have ever been given was my dogs. I am so happy that i got them too and I have so much fun with them. that is my favorite gift.
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Macy
12/23/2016 01:14:57 pm
Gifts are very important but it's not about the thing inside or the wrapping paper around it. The best gift to me is my family. My family means the world to me and I wouldn't trade them for anything.
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Joe Sciacca
12/23/2016 01:17:00 pm
The greatest gift I have received is my family. They are always supportive of me when I need them.
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Sophia
12/23/2016 01:20:32 pm
The present that is most important to me is my family's love. My family is always their for me. The best gift that I always get is love.
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Emma Alfaro-Rooney
12/23/2016 01:28:20 pm
Love is the greatest gift. Love is the feeling of being needed or you need someone. Love makes you or someone else feel good.
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Dennis
12/23/2016 01:49:50 pm
The greatest gift would have to be my parents. My parents are always there for me. They will buy me things and they always help me with my homework when I need help.
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Owen Peios
12/23/2016 01:53:24 pm
My best gift i have ever got is when my mom surprise me with a new dog.
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Emma W
12/23/2016 01:54:50 pm
A gift is something you receive whether it is physical or emotional. A gift is something given to you. Every day you get a gift with the air you breath, the water you drink, the food you eat. The love you receive and not all people get these gifts. I don't have a single gift that is my favorite because there is so many to choose from because I receive more gifts then I could ever say thank you for. I love all the gifts I receive even if they aren't what I wanted.
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Hamza Hassan
1/3/2017 04:34:27 pm
A gift is your family. They are automatic friends to you and will always be there to help you out when you need them.
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Joe Sciacca
1/10/2017 04:56:23 pm
One gift that I have received is my family. Without them I would not be where I am today.
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Max F
1/13/2017 01:54:20 pm
My word is staircase. It resembles life for me. You can go up and down. It can be tiring and it can be easy. That is what life is.
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Andres????????????
12/20/2017 01:29:49 pm
I think the best gift I have ever received was tickets to three performances performed by San Francisco Ballet. We got to see 3 different shows! One was kind of like an imagination something? The next one was Cinderella, and lastly, we saw was Swan Lake. That was the best present ever
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