Cookies, lights, Santa Clause, and carols. You guessed it, Christmas! In America, Christmas is the number one celebrated holiday followed by Valentine’s day, and Mother’s Day. With holidays comes memories, memories that are made with friends and family. Some of the most memorable things from childhood Christmas memories are family gatherings, smells, lights, Christmas trees, baking cookies, and building snowmen. But sometimes memories cut deeper to when you think of Christmas it is the first thing that pops up in your head. I wanted to hear some stories from the student body to know the most memorable Christmas moments. 

Freshman Claire Cole told me about her most memorable moments.

Q: What's your favorite Christmas memory?

A: Putting out the cookies and milk the night before.

Q: What do you think makes the best Christmas?

A: Spending time with loved ones.

Q: What do you like to do on Christmas?

A: Listen to Christmas music.

Next was sophomore Emma Albers.

Q: What's your favorite Christmas memory?

A: My favorite Christmas memory is getting a horse for Christmas when I was six. 

Q: What do you think makes the best Christmas?

A: The best Christmas is always spent with my family and best friends. 

Q: What do you like to do on Christmas?

A: On Christmas, I like to spend time with my family and eat Christmas dinner.

Last is junior Dana Windmeyer.

Q: What's your favorite Christmas memory?

A: Having the whole family dressed up in the same shirt with favorite movie quote for the design. 

Q: What do you think makes the best Christmas?

A: Family makes the best Christmas.

Q: What do you like to do on Christmas?

A: Be with family watching National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.

With all of these memorable moments shared, it can remind you that even the smallest moments can make life so special. So this year while you are celebrating Christmas with your family cherish those moments, and don’t take any of it for granted.