Christmas around the world part 2

Norwegian Christmas and traditions:

Norwegian Christmas is known as "Jul". This day is between mid December and early January. It is a time of drinking and celebrating the harvest.  The first "Jul" dates back to 840 a.d. When King Haakon I of Norway aka Haakon the good who ruled from 934 to 964. During his rule he set "Jul" for December 25 to align with the birth of Jesus Christ.

Norwegian Christmas dinner:
A Christmas dinner consists of cooked cod, roasted pork ribs. Pinnekjot which are steamed lamb ribs that can be either salted, smoked, or dried. They also enjoy potatoes, porridge, gingerbread, and Christmas punch. Then they make sandkruger which is a special holiday cookie.

Activities that Norwegians enjoy during the "Jul" celebrations:
Tromso in Norway is one of the best places to see the Northern lights in the world. The Norwegians claim that Santa Clause lives in the town of Drobek. They like to enjoy visits to Tregaddens Christmas house.  The town of Bergin is known as the world's biggest Gingerbread Town, miniature houses, trains, cars and shops are all made of real gingerbread. Christmas markets in all Norwegian shops are very popular.

Norwegian Christmas traditions:

• In the 1840's a Nordic folklore called " Tomte" or " Nisse" began to deliver presents in Norway. He was portrayed as a short man with a beard, dressed in gray clothes and a red hat almost like a Garden Gnome. He was mischievous and by the 19th century he was replaced with Santa Clause. 

Norway was the birthplace of the "Yule" log. The ancient Norse used the "Yule" log to celebrate the return of the sun at Winter Solstice.  Today the Christmas tree takes place of the Yule log.

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Christmas around the world part 1

Christmas is celebrated very differently in The Netherlands.

Christmas in the Netherlands:   In the Netherlands Santa is not called "Santa" instead he is called St. Nicholas or Sinterklass. They believe that he comes to the Netherlands on a boat with his helper Black Peter.  The Dutch believe that St. Nicholas lives in Spain, not in the North Pole. On December 5, they have a huge feast. On this day Dutch farmers blow horns early in the morning to chase away the evil spirits.  Also, on December 5th the Dutch exchange presents instead of on December 25th. Dutch The children leave hay and sugar out for St. Nicholas's horse to eat. People say that St. Nicholas comes to the little children in the middle of the night during the year to see if they are being good. Then later on December 5th the families sit around a Christmas tree and sing carols, exchange gifts and tell stories.  Netherlands Christmas

Who is Black Peter:

• Black Peter is St. Nicholas's helper
• He wears Spanish clothes while helping St. Nicholas
• When it is not Christmas he spends all his time recording children's behavior and watching over them. Black Peter

Below is black peter and St. Nicholas.





What is Christmas?

What is Christmas? 

December 25 is the national holiday Christmas. This holiday is celebrated around the world and in a lot of different countries. The holiday is named after Jesus Christ hence the name is Christmas. December 25 is the day used to celebrate Christ's birthday because his birthday isn't actually that day. what is christmas The meaning of Christmas to me is the day that people get to spend time with family and friends. My family and I sit around the table after opening gifts and we have a Christmas dinner. 

Christmas in the modern day

Modernly, Christmas eve is the day that Santa Clause or the father of Christmas delivers presents to all the children of the world. Christmas day is the day that all the little children wake up around the world and they are supposed to be able to open gifts or spend time with family and friends. Unfortunately some people are not as fortunate as my family. Have you heard of anyone that cannot afford to get gifts for Christmas? If so, did you do your part to help them if you did why and if you didn't why? Please respond below ASAP. 

Topic number 2 Introduction

The second topic I am going to do is Christmas because Christmas is about a month and a week away from today and it is snowing now.
Some things I want to learn from this topic are:
How has Christmas lost its meaning?
What is the purpose of even having Christmas?
Some good and bad changes that have happened over the years?
Christmas sales
While doing this topic I want to connect to the owner of a major Christmas company through either feedly or linked in.
Tools I want to use:
Feedly
Quora
Wikivs.
Google scholar
Linked in

NIKE VS. ADIDAS BLOG POST

NIKE and ADIDAS are sportswear companies whose products are very popular around the world and while Nike has the upper hand in sales and sponsorship's, Adidas is growing. Adidas owns Reebok, Taylor made golf company and Rockport.  While Nike owns the Jordan Brand, Umbro, Hurley, Converse and Cole Haan. Nike is currently owned by Bill Powerman and Phil Knight. The name NIKE came from a Greek goddess. The name was originally " Blue Ribbon Sports". The name was created after the company founder Adolf Dassler's nickname adi dassler. Both Nike and Adidas have made some great footwear and they have in my  opinion gotten better over the years.  Look at the charts below and choose which one you like better. Who is better Nike or Adidas and provide a reason why? 
charts  

Adidas Footwear Technologies

Name	Description       (Adidas was originally created for soccer sportswear but today has a target of spreading to all sportswear)
adiPRENE	A neoprene-like material that feels somewhat like "a soft pillow", it is most often used in the heel of a shoe. adiPRENE is quite durable, and is meant to respond to the cushioning needs of active feet.
adiPRENE+	adiPRENE+ is similar to adiPRENE in that it is a neoprene-like material, however it is primarily found in the forefoot of a shoe. It is located in this region because it is designed to provide greater forefoot momentum at toe-off.
a3
Bounce
Torsion	Torsion is a stability technology located in the midsole of the shoe; it is meant to provide natural rotation between the forefoot and the heel, ultimately allowing for better support in the midfoot.
Ground Control System (GCS)
Climacool

                   VERSUS

Nike Footwear Technologies

Name	Description                          (Nike began focused on track but since 1972, they have expanded greatly and now have something for almost all sports)
Nike Ground	Nike Air is the most basic cushioning material used by Nike; it is made out of a polyurethane bladder filled with air. It provides adequate cushioning for the casual wearer, but may not provide sufficient or proper cushioning for serious atheletes with individual preferences. Encapsulated Nike Air - Nike Air that is encapsulated within the heel of the shoe Visible Nike Air - Nike Air that is positioned in the heel of the shoe, but is visible
Zoom Air	Zoom Air is among the more technologically advanced (and expensive) cushioning systems used by Nike. It essentially is a thin bag of pressurized air that, when inflated, has a thickness of 8mm. Inspite of its thin profile, it often provides more than adequate cushioning, and even has somewhat of a "bounce-back" response when compressed. Zoom air is often times preferred by athletes who rely on quickness and speed because the thin profile allows for better court/field feel because your center of gravity remains mostly unchanged, and your foot is located close to the ground. Double Stacked Zoom Air - two Zoom Air packs stacked on top of each other, usually located in the heel Full Length Zoom Air - Zoom Air packs located both in the forefoot and heel, providing optimal cushioning
Max Air	A technique is used that forces air into a pre-formed shape, thus allowing for more pressurized gas to fit into a larger "bag." Max air is generally not larger in size and visible, meaning that the shoe puts the wearer at a higher distance off the ground. Because of this, Max Air is best suited for atheletes who do not necessarily depend on quickness and speed, but rather atheletes who are larger in size, and need a more dependable and firm cushioning system. Air Max 360 Air Max 180
Nike Shox	Nike Shox is a cushioning system developed by Nike that is comprised of polyurethane-foam columns that provide cushioning in a way that keeps the foot parallel to the ground; a benefit of this process is that the cushioning system provide great stability and impact protection. Nike Shox is generally located in the heel of the shoe, but there are an increasing number of shoes that feature a full length shox-based system of cushioning.
Independent Podular Suspension (IPS)	A suspension technology developed for the Air Jordan 20 (XX). The technology utilizes individual, strategically-placed pods that support the foot in key areas.
Foamposite	A polyurethane-based material created by Nike that is both durable and lightweight; it is created from a single piece of molded material. When first worn, it is somewhat uncomfortable, but over time, the material actually molds to the shape of your foot, thus providing a tailored fit that feels quite natural.
Dynamic Fit Innersleeve	A seamless inner sleeve made of lycra that hugs the foot, and is meant to take the place of the shoe tongue. Because it is seamless, many prefer it because it reduces the chance of chafing and has a natural and comfortable feel to it.
Monkey Paw	A thermoplastic urethane structure located either on the outside of the shoe, or between the lining and the outside. It is primarily located around the ankle region and helps to prevent ankle sprains due to ankle inversion.
Nike Free	An outsole structure technology that attempts to simulate barefoot running while wearing a shoe. The technology strengthens foot muscles by providing less constriction.
NIKEiD	An online innovation that allows consumers to design Nike footwear, apparel and other equipment. The product debuted through a web site, nikeid.com, in 1997.
Waffle Sole	Traction technology derived from rubber put on a hot waffle iron back in 1972. Remains the premier low profile traction, second only to actual spikes.

History of Nike post 1

The brand NIKE is named after the Greek goddess for Nike the goddess of victory . A Greek would say, " when we go to battle and we win we say NIKE", synonymous with honored conquest.  NIKE is the twentieth century footwear that lifts the world's greatest athletes to new levels of mastery and achievement. The NIKE swoosh symbol embodies the winged goddess NIKE who inspired the most courageous and chivalrous at the dawn of civilization. The swoosh symbol was designed by Caroline Davidson in 1971 Davidson was a student at Portland State University taking advertising. In spring, 1972 the first shoe with the swoosh symbol on it was introduced. The present day Nike athletic machine started off as a small distributing in the trunk of Phil Knight's trunk. From this Knight's brainchild grew to become the major athletic machine we know today as NIKE!(Nike History)

Nike was originally made for track and running shoes. But today, Nike makes shoes, socks, shirts, shorts, hoodies, glasses and many more. There are many people that favor Nike over any other brand of shoes or sports apparel. In 2014, the company alone was valued at 19 billion dollar which made it the most valuable brand among all other sports apparel businesses. Many people want to work for Nike whether its designing shoes or other athletic apparel or being a salesman for the product. The company does have competition though, who do you think is Nike's biggest competitor? ( Nike history source 2)

Phil knight the guy that made it happen.

Throwback Thursday

When me and my family went to discovery cove in Orlando, Florida in 2012 we got to swim with dolphins and walk with stingrays. When we woke up that morning I had to get into my swimming trunks and I did this without hesitation because I had been waiting for this day since we left home 4 days ago. My family and I come to Florida every year and this is the first time we have came to swim with the dolphins as a family. I had to sit in the car for like twenty minutes and I was growing more impatient by the minute. When we finally got to discovery cove we first had to go and get into the park with our previously paid tickets. Then we had to go and eat breakfast and it was some of the best food I have ever: I had eggs, bacon, fresh pineapple not out of the can and a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice.  Then we went to a big room with a giant TV and watched a video that told us a lot of things about dolphins before we went and swam with them. 

Then when we were done with this we went and got a suit like trainers where when they train the dolphins to keep us warm since the water is 60 degrees. When I walked into the water it was so cold even though I had a suit on to keep me warm. Then I got to the dolphin and the trainer told us the dolphins name and showed us how to handle the dolphin because in a few minutes we would be able to kiss the dolphin and even enjoy a small ride by the dolphin. When I got ride the dolphin  it was cool I got to ride 15 feet out from the trainers. Then I got to kiss the dolphin and it was cool but dolphin was cold and I had to wash my face after that.