Family Reunion Essay

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Kiora Crosby Ap English Period 1 October 6, 2011 Prompt 4 Family Reunion Have you ever been to or prepared a family reunion? A family reunion is a tradition held by African Americans. It is a great time for fun, food fellowship and reminiscing. It is also a big supplier for T-shirts. Many family celebrations are celebrated different then the way it is celebrated on television. In some ways they are celebrated the same. Although a family reunion is supposed to be about reuniting and having a good time, there is also some disappointing accomplishments that go along with a family reunion. A family reunion on television is prepared and organized unlike a family reunion in reality is sometimes unorganized. For example, a family reunion on television shows organization because they make sure everything is planned and there is no confusion such as what is going on each day of the weekend and no mix-ups or changes made and every family member has an invitation. For example, a family reunion in reality has some confusion on where the location is, where everyone is staying, and even if a family member has heard about anything that has to do with the reunion. There for in this way of putting it a family reunion on television is more of what you would want it to be like in reality when it comes to being prepared and organized. Another difference between the two is that a family reunion in reality sometimes go from complaints to an argument or gossiping. A family reunion on television is peaceful and everyone gets along well because that’s what a family is supposed to do. For example, at a family reunion in reality if something does not go their way then it is a problem. The older folks complain about who made the food, or gossip about what such a such is doing with their life or how they look. They also can be judge mental when something new has

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