Everyone has a
favourite part of the Christmas season; some like the presents, some enjoy the
idea of giving to others. A lot of families see it as an opportunity to get
together, happy to see relatives they perhaps haven’t seen for a while.
Personally, I think the best part of the festive season it the excellent food;
there’s always plenty of mince pies and Stollen in the Grove household, with
the highlight on Christmas day itself; the wonderful roast dinner!
Lauren Hine, aged 15,
thinks the best part of Christmas is “everyone getting together and the food!”
I think this is why Christmas and the holidays are so popular; as I mentioned
before, Christmas is an opportunity for families, big or small, to come
together and celebrate for a short period of time, with a happy, cheerful atmosphere
surrounding them.
Megan Hine, aged 15,
says “Well, I think the best part of Christmas (apart from the food) is the
time you get to spend with your family and not having to worry about anything
and being able to have a really good time”. This is another good point; it’s
like all your worries melt away like snow in the sunshine. I think this, for a
lot of people, makes the festive period a lot more enjoyable and relaxing, as
you have time to take it easy and eat chocolate.
“I like shopping for
presents for my family and friends, and finding something that I know they'll
really like and getting excited to give them it” says Arran Wylde. I think this
is a sort of subconscious part; the present buying often gets people in the
mood for Christmas, knowing it’s just around the corner.
I think it’s
different for everyone; younger people will look forward to the presents while
teenagers enjoy the chance to lie in over the holidays. Adults probably
appreciate the time off work, and the chance to see family and friends, along
with spending time with their immediate family too.
Everyone has a
favourite part of Christmas; I think it’s impossible not to!
