Nowadays there are a lot of programs influencing on people’s outlook, behavior and opinions on TV. A lot of people watch reality shows. Reality television is a genre of television programming that present dramatic or humorous situations and features ordinary people instead of professional actors. For example, one of the most popular reality shows in Russia is «Dom 2». Married couples build a house that is in final draft played out among them by audience voting. It was led by many famous people. Undoubtedly, reality shows have both advantages and disadvantages.
On one hand, there are some positive aspects to reality shows. To begin with, they show usmany life situations. We are a part of show. It teaches us not to do silly and thoughtless actions. As a result, we can obtain some life experience. In addition, it helps to relax after a hard day.
But on other hand, reality shows have disadvantages. Firstly, there is a lot of violence in these programs. Secondly, most viewers are teenagers. They have unformed tastes, character and beliefs. These shows influence on their psyche. Finally, psychologists attribute the popularity of these shows with the desire for peeping at someone else’s life, which is satisfied by such programs. Of course, there are other factors defining popularity of any scandal programs: curiosity and a desire of strong feelings.
For this reason, I am against reality shows. I don’t think it’s the best way to spend time. Reading books or communication with friends is a better way to
Thursday, April 01, 2010
By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller
Ginette Simpson of New Alexandria sells pysanky for years to raise money for the Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church in Salemville, a village in Salem Township."Eggs, I made eggs for people whom I want to remember me because they are my legacy," Mrs. Simpson said. "So it was a very hard decision to start selling them to strangers. Then in 2005, our church needed a fundraiser."Salemville was settled by immigrant miners, many from the Carpathian Mountains and the Ukrainian region of Galicia. Pysanky originated in ancient cultures that treated the egg as a source of life and a symbol of the earth's rebirth in spring. When Ukrainians accepted Christianity in the 10th century, the egg became the Christian symbol of the opening of Christ's tomb and the rebirth of mankind. Superstitions gave pysanky the power to ward off evil spirits, and the Hutsuls of the Carpathian Mountains believed the fate of the world depended on pysanky. When they were no longer made, a horrible serpent chained to a cliff would break loose and destroy the earth.Mrs. Simpson wants to keep the tradition alive for other reasons. "I don't want it to disappear," she said.
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