With holidays around the corner, people begin decorating, shopping, and making travel plans. The students and staff at the school all prepare differently for their holidays so that they will be able to enjoy them.
“I go see Christmas lights in December in one car with my family, and we get hot chocolate after,”
junior Ava Bridges said. “After, I go to my grandparents’ house, and we do gifts on Christmas Eve. Afterwards, we go back to our house and celebrate with music.
Most families have traditions they follow for their holidays. These traditions, like traveling or seeing family, add meaning to these holidays. By repeating these same traditions every year, families create memories they will never forget, making the holidays feel more special.
“If I go somewhere, I get all of the stuff I need first,” sophomore Sarleen Istifo said. “Then, I pack everything in advance, besides the stuff I use daily. After I have all of my stuff, I get the stuff that I use daily and pack them in the morning before I go.”
Packing for a trip may take planning and organization so nothing important gets left behind. Preparing for the holidays is similar; it may take time, effort, and organization to ensure they run smoothly.
There may be multiple things to do to prepare for the holidays, whether it’s decorating, shopping, or cooking to make the holidays more memorable.
“I prepare for the holidays by going shopping during the beginning of December for all my family and friends,” sophomore Mya Goins said. “I help decorate the tree and lights outside, and I spend as much time with my family as possible during Christmas and Thanksgiving break. For both Christmas and Thanksgiving, I prepare by helping my family cook and bake.”
As the hustle and bustle of the holiday season grow near students take inventory of holiday to-do lists before it is too late.
