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Meaning of Home

A home is where you live and feel cozy, comfortable, safe, loved, and happy. It's not just a plain old building it's more than that. Your home is where you make memories and truly relax. Whether it’s a house, apartment, penthouse, or even a small cabin, home is where you live with your family and friends, or people who make you feel safe and special. It’s a building full of comfort, warmth, and love. It always welcomes you back home. A home has many rooms and you can do various things in those rooms. In the kitchen, you might bake cookies (and other stuff) with your family, while in the living room, you usually sit and watch television or talk with family members. Bedrooms are where you sleep, dream, and find peace, usually called the “room of silence”. Homes often have little details that make them special, like favourite books, family photos, and a cozy blanket that reminds you about love. Home is also where we make special and big memories, like celebrating birthday parties, and holidays, or enjoying quiet nights by the fireplace. It’s where you laugh, talk, and sometimes even cry, but always feel cared for. Even if you travel far, home is always where your heart is, waiting to welcome you back home. You should always appreciate that you have a place to live because some people don’t.

Navneet Kaur

Grade 5

West St. Paul, Manitoba

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