Young Voices
What does Christmas Christmas means being with family. When Jesus was born on Christmas, the Holy Family was just getting started. So, whenever Christmas is just getting started, I try to be with my family as much as I can. Family is important; so it is important for me to love and enjoy my family! Catherine Autrey, fifth grade Holy Cross Elementary School, Morgan City
Christmas means that we should thank God for everything we have. We should get together and give to the less fortunate. It is a time of forgiveness and praise. It is a time when you get together with family and friends and just have a good time. It is all about love. Sarah Boudreaux, fourth grade St. Francis de Sales Cathedral School, Houma
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To me, Christmas is a time to reflect on Jesus’ birth. It is also a time to celebrate this special holiday with the people you love. My family celebrates my birthday so in turn we celebrate the birth of Christ. Christmas is not about the food or the presents, it’s about Jesus. Amelie Chadwick, fourth grade St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School, Thibodaux
Christmas is a special time of the year. It is when family and friends get together and celebrate Jesus’ birth. There is laughter and cheer in the air. It is a time for giving. Ashley Daigle, fifth grade Holy Cross Church parish CCD, Morgan City
Christmas means families getting together for celebrating the birth of Jesus, for a big dinner on Christmas Eve, the thankfulness of having parents that can get a job for the food, presents and everything else that we own, and going to Mass with your family; that’s what it really, really means to me. Rileigh Johnfroe, fourth grade Holy Savior Church parish CCD, Lockport Bayou Catholic • Houma, LA • December 2012