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Meaning of Home

Home is the place where we find our security, love, and comfort. Home is far more than a house or apartment. It is the place where one makes memories, has time with family and friends, and feels at ease. The meaning of home may vary from person to person, but it is always a place which gives one a sense of belonging. To most people, home is a sort of physical geographical location, such as a house. It is where we store our things, take our meals, and sleep at night. It is also where one can take their ease after a busy day. Home is filled with familiar things: our favorite toys, books, or even the aroma of dinner prepared in the oven. We feel safe and protected from the outside world when we are home.But it's not just the building; it includes the people we share with: our family, our friends, even pets. The people around us turn the place into home. The love and care that we give to each other are what make it really special. For some, home may not be a single place; it may be wherever the feeling of love and acceptance exists, such as a friend's house or even a place in nature.Home seems to be one of those words that changes meaning as we get older; maybe it's a different place, perhaps with new people, but it will always be a place of comfort. Home is where our hearts are; it's that place we would always want to get back to, no matter where life is taking us.

Chamanjot

Grade 5

West St. Paul, Manitoba

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