One of my favorite holiday movie is "A Charlie Brown Christmas." This movie is my favorite movie because it represents the importance of finding out the true meaning of Christmas. It focuses on themes of love, friendship, and hope. This movie would always be my go to movie whenever someone would need recommendations for Christmas movies. It's not just a heartwarming movie, but also very representational for trust.

- Leona Vue (8th)

My favorite holiday movie is "Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas" . This is my favorite holiday movie because it reminds me of when I used to watch it with my family while decorating for Christmas.

 "Mickeys Once Upon a Christmas" came out on November 9th, 1999. The main characters of this movie are Mickey mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Max, and Donald Duck. These characters are played by Wayne Allwine, Russi Taylor, Bill Farmer, Shaun Fleming, and Tony Anselmo. This movie is very heartwarming and great to watch with family members.

-Emma Leos (8th)

My favorite Christmas movie is "The Polar Express" because it portrays a nostalgic mood. It's a super fun and interesting movie to watch. It came out on November 10, 2004 and is directed to Robert Zemeckis. It shows the magic of Christmas very well. It teaches about friendship and presents belief. The animation is also really good and presents the Christmas mood very well.  Overall, it presents beautiful animation, a magical journey, and a nostalgic feeling.

-Claire Truong (8th)

My favorite festive, funny, and relatable is A Medea's Christmas. I this movie not too long ago to get along with the season and it was too funny. I like how the creator Tyler Perry plays a lot of the comedy characters. Something that I also noticed with this series is that they make really funny jokes that are amazing to watch with your family. This movie was based on how difficult it was when the grand daughter got a husband and her family came over for a Christmas dinner.

-Misty Nguyen (8th)

My favorite movie is The Grinch because it's a pretty family friendly movie that I would gladly watch with my 

-My Doan (7th)

My favorite movie is The Grinch because it's funny and also interesting. My favorite part is when the Grinch shows us his daily routine and also when max the dog helps him around the house. The part i love most is when the Grinch shows up at the town and everyone gets scared but the little girl, I think this is my favorite movie because of all the funny parts it has in it and how he tries to steal Christmas but gets stopped by the little girl. I would love to watch it on Christmas with my family and laugh everything out together. I would recommend the movie because its really children friendly and I wouldn't mind watching it over and over again with  family or friends.

-Leslie Rodriguez (7th)

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My favorite holiday food is pozole! It's the perfect warm and cozy soup to eat during the cold weather and the flavors are just amazing. I specifically love my moms green chile pozole because to me she makes the best kind. It always taste even better when I eat it during the cold weather and with my family. So I highly recommend you try it out!

_Miranda Ponce

My favorite holiday dessert is definitely crème brûlée. There is nothing better than tapping through that crunchy caramelized sugar on top. The creamy vanilla custard underneath tastes warm and comforting during the holiday season. It is a treat I look forward to every year. Crème brûlée just makes the holidays feel extra cozy and festive for me.

-Logan Lau (8th)

My favorite holiday food is called bánh chưng. It is a Vietnamese sticky rice cake shaped in a square. It contains sticky rice, mung beans, pork, and is wrapped in banana leaves. The banana leaves give it a green color and a light aroma. Bánh chưng can be pan-fried to become crispy and is usually eaten with soy sauce, which is how I prefer to eat it. It is often served warm, but can also be served cold. Bánh chưng is one of my favorite foods to eat, especially on New Years. 

-Mila Nguyen (8th)

My favorite holiday food is canh măng khô. It is a traditional Vietnamese soup that is combined with dried bamboo shoots and a rich broth made from chicken or pork. It is a comforting and delicious dish to eat on holidays such as the Lunar New Year. The broth has a natural sweetness and savory flavor. The bamboo shoot is a chewy part of the dish with a delicate, earthy taste. When I eat it, I get a hint of nostalgia and Tet.

-Christy Tran (8th)

My favorite holiday food is most definitely cornbread, especially on Christmas. Why is cornbread my favorite holiday food? Well, it is basically a tradition for my mom to always make her homemade cornbread and I can tell you that it is absolutely delicious! I love how nostalgic it is and how it is sweet and savory at the same time. The texture is almost like a cake texture, and has a crunchy crust and is crumbly inside. I think many might find the texture satisfying those that love the pleasure of eating crunchy foods! That's why I love cornbread and it is my favorite holiday food, I feel like it's a must if you celebrate Christmas.

- Sophie Nguyen (8th)

My favorite holiday food by far is mashed potatoes with a creamy gravy! This is my favorite meal by far because of the rich, salty combination of flavors. To me, the soft texture is immaculate and fluffy! Every year, my grandma makes it for my sister and me, and it is delicious every time. Mashed potatoes are my all-time favorite food to eat at any occasion, but especially on special occasions and holidays like Christmas.

-Yvonne Dinh (8th)

Of all the sweet treats available, chocolate chip cookies are truly my favorite dessert. They are a delightful snack that always makes me happy when I eat them. With a gooey center with a crunchy outer part, it really brings out the specialty of cookies. The comforting texture and warm sweetness provide a consistently pleasant experience. Plus, cookies are easy to make with simple ingredients. To sum it up, cookies are my favorite dessert to eat during the Christmas holidays.

-Brenda Ta (7th)

 My favorite Holiday dessert is Christmas Sugar Cookies. I love making them with my family every year. We use fun cookie cutters to make shapes like stars and trees. After baking, we decorate them with colorful frosting and sprinkles. Eating these sweet treats always makes me feel happy and festive. Sharing the freshly baked cookies with friends and neighbors makes the season even brighter. The sweet smell of the cookies baking in the oven always feels like Christmas time. 

Lilou Ruiz- (8th)

My favorite holiday dessert is Tiramisu. I like it because it has a wonderful combination of mascarpone cheese  and ladyfingers soaked in espresso coffee. It is also good because it has a sprinkle of cocoa powder on top that adds more flavor. Tiramisu also does not  need to be baked as it is served cold making it taste fresh. Lastly, I like it because all of it combined tastes very creamy and flavored with coffee.

-Candice llano (8th)