Illuminating lights, tasty treats, selfless service and merry magic fill the world this time of year. Each person is different with their own traditions and favorite parts of the holiday season. Whether you are giving or receiving, enjoying the break from life or just love being with family, Christmas time is full of love and joy. 

There’s all sorts of individual Christmas customs or traditions that make the holiday special. 

Dallan Van, freshman, said, “We just go to my grandmother’s house.”

Brynlee Anderson, freshman, talked about her favorite part of the season and said, “Probably the presents.” 

Another widely cherished part of the holiday season is spending time with family. 

Shara Ault, School Librarian, said, “We always go up in the mountains and cut down our Christmas tree. That’s like our first Christmas tradition of the year.” Ault also spoke about her favorite part of Christmas, she said,“Probably just being with family.” 

Dana Sinkwich, Life Skills teacher, explained a common family Christmas tradition–decorating the tree together. But her favorite part of Christmas is spending time with those she loves.

Emily Pittmin, Junior, said, “After Thanksgiving we go and get a Christmas tree.” Then she said her favorite part of the Christmas season was hanging out with friends.

Some family traditions even carry on after Christmas. 

Shana Nelson, Family and Consumer Science teacher, said, “On New Years we do Grandpa Frost, and so he comes and brings presents that go along with their Christmas presents…if they had (received) a race car track they get more race cars.”Along with her unique family traditions, Nelson has many other favorite parts of Christmas, Nelson said,“The break, and getting to be with my family.”

Family traditions, giving and receiving presents and time spent with loved ones are just some of things that make this season so special!