While some may view Christmas as just a time to receive gifts, mostly children for that matter, there is a bigger purpose behind it. No I'm sorry to say Christmas does not just mean Santa Claus visiting with his reindeer. Christmas is a time to really find joy in life, not from running rapid throughout the malls nor trying to make Christmas unforgettable with the most perfect presents. One discovers the true meaning of happiness by taking a step back and looking at all of the things one should appreciate in this world. Hearing Christmas carols and the movie Elf playing on T.V, seeing all the lights on houses illuminate the sky, smelling the gingerbread as well as pumpkin spiced lattes from a mile away and having a fresh pine tree bundled with decorations in your living room all are common things one may experience. Christmas is a time where friends and families come together as one and spend time together. Snow covered houses, snow boots and sleds just waiting to be used. It is the little things in life that give it meaning.
People become more happy and jolly during the month of December. When I was a child I remember my parents made my brother and I sing a Christmas song to our freshly cut pine tree before we were able to eat a chocolate ornament my aunt had brought from Switzerland when she visited. An everlasting memory that still lives on to this day is decorating a gingerbread house each while baking Swiss cookies in the oven. From the time when I was barely old enough to walk until now my aunt has not only brought Swiss tree ornaments with chocolate inside, but also cookies. I have come to love using cookie cutters to create unique and beautiful shapes from the cookies, not to mention they are quite delicious. A wise man once said, "Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas" (Calvin Coolidge). Sometimes we all need a gentle reminder that there is a lot to be thankful for, and just one way to show our appreciation is through the holiday known as Christmas, the happiest season of all.
Below is a survey taken of what the first word the following people think of when they hear the word “Christmas” furthermore proving we need to be reminded of the meaning behind this wonderful holiday...
~Anya Helmer “Presents”
~Faith Davis “Presents”
~Caroline Coleman “Jesus”
~Sarah Dioneda “Sweater”
~Kristine Le “Tree”
~Hope Davis “Jesus”
~Jenna Dittrich “Presents”
~Eve Curras “Jesus”
~Valerie Moline “Tree”
~Bailey Kellenberger “Marshmallows”
~Rachel Tyburczy “Santa”
~Olivia Cella “Cookies”
~Luke Romano “Snow”
~Josh Williams “Santa”
~Beck Goz “Presents” 
I agree that there is so much to be thankful for! ~ Mrs. Kopp
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