What Christmas Means to Me

Christmas to me is about spending time with the people you love most. Christmas to me is baking cookies and binge watching Christmas movies in matching pjs with your favorite person. Christmas brings me pure happiness.We all get so blinded by society's problems and our own problems that we forget to spend time with the people we love most. Christmas reminds us that spending time with the people we love gives us some peace of mind. Christmas to me is one of the most special things in the world.

One of my Favorite Christmas Memories

One of my favorite Christmas memories would have to be Christmas of 2013 because that was the last one I got to have with my brother. I remember waking up early and running to his room and waking him up with my tiny gift box that contained a drawing I had made, and I had written, “To the best brother in the world” on it. I remember him waking up, opening his gift, and smiling and hugging me. I will always treasure this Christmas memory.

If I Could Grant One Wish

One wish I would grant for me and my family would be one more Christmas with my granny. She sadly passed away last year. The Christmas of 2021 was difficult for us without her. She always had the warmest smile, heart, and hugs for everyone during this season. Every Christmas she would always make my favorite peanut butter pie. Granny was the glue of the family. Without her, every day feels off. I would give anything for one more Christmas with her, and I know my family would too.

My Message for the Sad and Lonely

My message to those who may be lonely or sad this Christmas is to know you are not alone. If you have lost a loved one, or just happen to be alone for Christmas, I know that it can be difficult to see others spending time together. In 2016, on Christmas Day, I lost my baby cousin in a devastating car wreck. I, too, was feeling sad and alone. However, something I have discovered as I experience a new Christmas each year is that although I thought she was gone, she was truly with me in my heart. God was also with me, and He is with you too. So know others around you may be experiencing similar sadness, but in that you can find comfort. You always have someone in your heart.

One of My Favorite Christmas Memories

One of my favorite Christmas memories was when I was 10 years old. It all started early Christmas morning when I ran to wake up my family. I was so excited to see what Santa had brought me. As I went down the stairs, I didn't see a gift. I got so disappointed, I felt the smile leave my face. I got ready to leave to go to my mamaw’s house. As I opened the door to leave, I saw something I’ve never seen before: a new red four-wheeler. I was so excited!

Pajama Bag Tradition

When it comes to family Christmas traditions, my family has countless, but my favorite would have to be the pajama bag tradition. The pajama bag tradition is something my Nan started doing when my cousin and I were young. It consists of receiving a pair of pajamas and a few stocking stuffers in a bag, but over the years, the bags have grown exponentially. This is my favorite tradition because it is one thing that has remained constant every Christmas, and if all I got was the pajama bag and none of the other gifts my Nan gets us, I would be perfectly content.

The Best Gift I’ve Ever Received

The best gift I have ever received was about two years ago. It was the same year my grandmother passed away. We were all still sad, but we had each other that Christmas. When we opened our gifts, we had lots of joy, but my last gift was special: a matching necklace and ring. It was the jewelry my mom had given my grandmother on her birthday, and my mom decided she wanted me to have them.

A Christmas Tradition

The beautiful lights have always been my favorite Christmas experience. The lights always shine through behind the cold snow, making it look like a winter wonderland. Every year my family and I drive through Archer Park and take in the view. It doesn’t really feel like Christmas if you don’t see the lights at least once. I can’t wait to see them again this year!

My Message to the Lonely

Christmas, the time of joy and happiness for many but not all. A lot of people during this time of year are alone and thanks to seasonal depression, it can make people feel worse. If you are one of those people, then I urge you to listen to this message. Although there may not be anyone you think you can turn to, there is always someone that will listen. Don’t give up on the idea of happiness, and don’t give up on yourself in this time because that is always a chance for yourself to find happiness.