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What is the Meaning of Home?

What is the meaning of home? Think about it. How would you describe it? So many questions. I am going to explain everything. I will be talking about the difference between a house and home, my home, things that I feel at home, and the real definition of home. To begin, what is my definition of home? What is home? Home can be a place or it could be an area. A house is a place to live. A home could be anything. What home means to me is a place or an area that feels safe, cozy and filled with love. First, what is my home? Somewhere where you just feel like being your total self. My home is Camp Ramah - an overnight camp. It is so much fun and makes me feel amazing and special. This is my home away from home and what home means to me. Second, you might wonder why Camp Ramah is my home away from home. When I am there, I feel as if I am floating on clouds and running through thin air. Everything is peaceful, and there is so much respect for everyone and everything. Also, my camp is fun. That makes me feel like I am at home. Next, what is the real difference between a house and a home? In a house, there are objects and items. You should feel safe. In a house, you experience good times. Just like at camp. But a house is filled with objects - it’s the people in the house that matter. At my camp, I feel as if I am home and safe because everyone is so nice and everything is so much fun. I feel so much love there. Finally, to sum it up. I think a house is where you live, but a home is where you love. That’s all for me. Thank you. (P.S. - I would like to say thank you. Anyone who is reading this, please understand that this writing assignment is for charity. To do a good deed. I appreciate everyone and anyone who let me write this to help raise money. This has been amazing!)

Sam

Grade 5

Toronto, Ontario

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