What Christmas Means to Us

Elena Aleksane Photography

Here at William de Yaxley, we look forward to this time of the year where we get to spend quality time with our family and friends celebrating Christmas. The children in Year 5 have been thinking about Christmas and have some great memories to share. They understand that the meaning of Christmas is different for everyone. Alfie, aged 9 enjoys spending quality time with his mum every Christmas baking delicious cookies ready for Santa when he delivers his presents. Other children were excited at the idea of all their family being together and off work so that they can relax and have a big Christmas dinner. Another student Amelie, aged 9 looks forward to going to church with her family on Christmas Eve to celebrate the meaning behind Christmas. For all, Christmas is a joyful time where love and happiness is spread and we do our best to support those who need it through donating to the foodbank and wearing our Christmas jumpers. We also love to get involved in the Christmas spirit through our Christmas card designing, carol service and Nativity. And of course, the first thing that all the children were ecstatic about is all the presents and laughs we have on Christmas day!

DAY NURSERY & MONTESSORI SCHOOL

 FREE 15/30 hours pre-school education; 2, 3 and 4-year-olds funded places  Established for 22 years  FREE Montessori education  Freshly home-cooked meals  3 months to 5 years

“Christmas means celebrating the birth of Jesus and the hope that gives us all.” Mrs Jones – HLTA “Christmas is a special time of year, where I enjoy spending time with my family”. Tori - Year 5 Pupil “Having the pleasure of making other people joyful”. Alex - Year 5 Pupil “Christmas means the sharing of delicious food with the people you love”. Chloe - Year 5 Pupil “Christmas is sitting around the tree with my family and opening presents!” Isla - Year 5 Pupil “Christmas is a time for snuggling with my family and reading Christmas stories” Noah - Year 2 Pupil With thanks to William de Yaxley pupils for their beautiful Christmas cards

“Christmas is a time to take part in family traditions like Christmas Eve carol singing, waking up early for Father Christmas, sharing a meal with loved ones and eating far too much. These family traditions help us to remember the family who are no longer able to be with us, but also make new memories to share with our family in the future.” Mrs Avory - Teacher Christmas can be crazy and chaotic, but it is also a beautiful and meaningful time of year. I like listening to the classic carols, looking at lights and elaborate decorations, and I also love time together with family and friends. But as a Christian I am reminded that Christmas ‘Is simply about Jesus’ and the lights I love so much remind me of the light that came into the world that first Christmas Day! Sue Blyth

Christmas is the perfect time of year to bring family members to our nature reserves, to enjoy the peace and natural beauty together, to rest our minds and connect with nature as we break from work and school. We love to look for the bright colours of evergreens and winter berries and listen for the sounds of birds overwintering in the Fens. We hope everyone will find some time for nature this Christmas and share that with those most important to you. Danielle Page