Opinion Essay

In recent years, many young Vietnamese people have shown great interest in celebrating festivals like Christmas and Halloween. While some people worry that this trend may weaken traditional culture, I believe it brings more benefits than drawbacks.

First of all, joining foreign festivals is an opportunity for young people to learn about global traditions and broaden their cultural knowledge. In an increasingly interconnected world, understanding other cultures helps Vietnamese youth become more open-minded and better prepared for international integration. For example, Christmas encourages values such as family love and sharing, while Halloween offers a chance for creativity and fun.

Secondly, celebrating these events does not mean forgetting Vietnamese culture. On the contrary, young people often enjoy both foreign and local festivals, such as Tet or the Mid-Autumn Festival. Vietnamese traditions are deeply rooted, and new experiences can exist alongside them without causing serious harm.

In conclusion, I think celebrating Christmas and Halloween is a positive cultural exchange. Instead of worrying, we should encourage young people to enjoy these festivals while still cherishing and preserving our national traditions.

Walt Disney is famous around the world for creating beloved characters and films that have enchanted generations of children and adults. Born in Chicago in 1901, he developed a deep passion for drawing and painting from a young age. Although he attended Brenton Grammar School, he left at the age of 16 to pursue his creative dreams.

Disney became an incredibly successful film-maker, creating iconic animated characters like Mickey Mouse and producing classic films such as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. His genius earned him a record-breaking 26 Oscars, along with multiple Golden Globe and Emmy Awards. Apart from making films, he was also famous for revolutionizing entertainment by creating the world's first-ever theme park, Disneyland.

In his family life, Walt had three older brothers and one younger sister. He was married to Lillian Bounds and together they had one biological and one adopted daughter.

He passed away from cancer in 1966, but The Walt Disney Studios continued to thrive, creating both live-action and animated films. His visionary work continues to inspire people around the globe to dream big.