What does the holiday season mean to me?

This season reminds me that we could all use a little extra love once in a while. This season reminds me that family should always stay close to the heart, this season reminds me that dirty dishes means a blessed home, and this season reminds me that giving is so much more rewarding than receiving. I am reminded that we should always make time for loved ones because that time doesn’t last forever. This season, to me, shows genuine and sincere happiness.

I asked 10 students what the holiday season means to them, and this was their responses:

Brayden Frederick: “It puts me in a good mood because it’s Christmas time and I get to spend time with family and friends.”

Haley Hart: “I love the overall feeling of everyone being happy and being with my family.”

Will Wyatt: “I like not being at school for 2 weeks.”

Lyndsay Johnson: “Giving presents to others because it gives me a warm feeling in my heart.”

Isaiah Gibbs: “I love seeing everyone in my family come together and be happy for once. Also, I love to eat the food, it gives me a chance to eat a lot and not feel guilty about it.”

Jessica Cobb: “I really enjoying seeing all of my family together at the same time, laughing and having just a really great time.”

Jake Wells: “The holidays are very fun because you spend time with your family. It’s also fun to play in the snow with family and friends.”

Mrs. Francis: “It’s a time for rest, and to hang out with my daughter because I never really get to do that. I honestly don’t care about the gifts.”

Connor Hein: “The holiday season to me means that you get to spend time with your family and have fun hanging out.”

Hagan McFarland: “I love seeing family I haven’t seen in a while, going to church, and eating good food.”