Category: Mary Carter Smith

Halloween Review

By: Mary Carter Smith

Since today is Halloween I thought I would write about why I enjoy the month of October. I love the month of October. The weather starts to cool down and sweatshirt season begins. Which I look forward to. The leaves begin to change colors, creating a gorgeous color scheme of red, orange and yellow. Football is also in season in October. My favorite sport to watch is football. I enjoy gamedays and cheering on my favorite college teams. I also enjoy Friday night football watching my school team play is one of my favorite things. October is also a calm month before all the Christmas festivities begin. Although Christmas can be a lot of fun it also can be very stressful with all the gifts and decorations. Christmas is the most expensive time for many Americans. On the last day of October, the thirty-first is Halloween. Halloween is a holiday created over two thousand years ago by an ancient Celtic festival called Samhain in which marks the end of the harvest season. People believed that on this night, spirits could return to the world of the living, so they wore costumes and lit bonfires to scare them away. Even though Halloween has changed from when it originated it is still a fun and spooky holiday celebrated where people dress up in costumes, go trick or treating, hand out candy, and decorate their homes with pumpkins, ghosts, and other creepy things. Many people also watch horror movies and tell scary stories during October. My favorite Halloween movie is Hocus Pocus. Another tradition many people do is craving pumpkins. Some people turn it into a craving pumpkin competition. There are also many Halloween parties thrown throughout the month. Overall this holiday brings family and friends for creativity, fun and a little bit of fright.

Summertime

By: Mary Carter Smith

Summer is my favorite time of the year. It is so much better than winter for multiple reasons. One being you are out of school. School causes a lot of stress such as grades, studying, practices, waking up early, the list could go on! I also am not the biggest fan of the cold.I hate having to wear a jacket or sweatshirt everywhere I go because it is so cold outside. During the summertime you can put the boots, hats, gloves, scarfs, jackets all up! Warm weather also makes outside activities more enjoyable. Summer also means longer days and more time to be productive and social. A highlight of it being summer is Pelican Snowball opens back up! Snowcones are my favorite sweet treat especially from Pelicans. I usually get superhero which is blue raspberry and cherries mixed together. Ten out of ten would recommend it to anyone. My favorite thing to do during the summer is go to the beach. Most of the summer I usually go to my beach house in Isle of Palms, South Carolina. My family has a house on the marsh which is my favorite view. I love hanging out on our dock and going on our boat. Tubbing would probably be my favorite summer activity. I love the fear of falling off the tube and holding on as tight as I possibly can to try to stay on. Another fun summer activity is beach days. I love laying out on the beach. The breeze is always so nice and the beach is always relaxing. My favorite thing to do while on the beach is swim in the ocean. Some people are scared of the ocean. I personally love it and am not scared of sharks or other creatures that most people are. When the end of the summer comes around I get upset but then remember summer will be back again.

Travel with Mary Carter

By: Mary Carter Smith

The best time of year to go to New York is in December. I have been to New York multiple times and my favorite time I’ve been was in December. New York turns into a winter wonderland when December comes around. The busiest time of year for New York with over four million people that visit New York during the holidays. I personally love being in cities when it’s colder. The decorations all throughout New York during December are gorgeous. New York goes all festive lights, especially in places like Fifth Avenue, Bryant Park and the West Village.Such as The Rockefeller Center Tree. New York hosts a tree lighting ceremony every year for the lighting of the 74 foot tree. This is a festive backdrop that includes New York’s famous ice skating rink. Another traditional decor item New York puts up every year is The Fifth Avenue Window Display. Stores like Macy’s, Saks, Bergdorf Goodman on Fifth Avenue compete on who has the best window. During the holidays when people visit New York they also go and see The Rockettes perform. The Rockettes are a world-famous, all-female precision dance team. They put on a great show for those who go and watch them. New York City in December is a destination like no other. With its festive ambiance, cultural richness, and iconic attractions, it captures the imagination and hearts of those who visit. Whether you’re skating under the Rockefeller tree, enjoying a Broadway show, or simply strolling through snow-dusted streets, the city offers countless opportunities to create lasting holiday memories. For anyone seeking a mix of tradition, excitement, and wonder, New York in December is an unforgettable experience. New York when it’s not during the holidays does not give the same experience or excitement as it does in the winter.