‘What Christmas Means To Me’

Ariyanah Barker To me, Christmas is so joyful and fun, but there’s more to it, like Jesus’ birthday! Going in the freezing cold and building awesome snowmen with family is also very meaningful to me.

Charlee LeClaire Christmas means being thankful for Jesus’ birthday. I love the presents and food! At night, my family and I play gambling games — they’re kid-friendly!

Colin Nelson Every year, my Grandpa Eric comes over the recreate the birth of Jesus, and he uses the wise men, Mary, Joseph and the Holy Bible.

Charley Johnson What it means to me is eating all the delicious food like ham and Oreo salad. I eat so much I can’t move.

Kaden Khang To me, Christmas is a time to celebrate my culture with family. Playing with cousins, nieces and newphews and staying up all night is also very fun.

Jonathan Yang Christmas to me is about spending time with family, and church. Sledding, eating and gaining weight, giving gifts and celebrating Jesus’ birthday is also very important to me.

Auron Watson It’s more like a family reunion. I play with my family and friends, and we always jump in the snow in our shorts. My best memory is when I got a huge box. When I opened it, it was a small Hot Wheels car!

Soren Carlson Christmas means spending time with family. It’s also about giving and receiving and about Jesus’ birth. I love stealing presents in the White Elephant game.

Soren Peterson Christmas means important family time, because we have a limited time on Earth. God put us on Earth for a reason. My family makes a traditional slush and gains weight.

Olivia Sazama What it means to me is being closer with God, going to church and learning more about God. Jesus means a lot to me, and I hope he means a lot to you, too!

Caroline Engelkes It is important to me becasue it’s about Baby Jesus being born — Jesus is our savior and Lord. I also love my Grandma Carolyn’s cooking.