MERRY CHRISTMAS IN PARIS Holy Family - Mrs. Harrison’s Grade 3 class Christmas memories continued…

**Erin** - "A Christmas tradition that we always do is that we always open presents together, and we invite our family over for a big turkey dinner. We always stay up late and watch a show that is really funny ('A Christmas Story') on Christmas Eve."

**Stella** - "It was when it was Christmas morning, and I saw two humongous presents, and I asked my mom and dad if I could open them. And they said yes! The present was a humongous doll house for me and my little sister. A family tradition that I like is making cookies for Santa."

**Violet** - "When me and my family go to my Oma's house and have a big Christmas dinner and open presents. We do this on Christmas Eve. I enjoy having fun with my cousins over the holidays "

**Maja Z.** - "My favorite Christmas memory is when my little brother Luka opened his first present because it was so cute, and he ate the wrapping paper off the present "

**Maia** - "My favorite Christmas memory is when I put up the star on my Christmas tree two years ago because it was my first year putting up the star."

**Charlotte** - "My favorite Christmas memory is going to Bingeman's with my mom, dad, and brother because we get to see all the colorful lights on display."

**Luca** - "My favorite Christmas memory is when we opened our presents and we went through our stockings as a family We then go to Nana's house and open other presents with all my family members like some of my cousins. After we open the presents, we watch a Christmas movie before bed."

**Cristiano** - "My favorite Christmas memory is when I was with my dad, and my abuelo (grandfather) came back from Spain to surprise me. One Christmas when I was with my mom, I spent my last year with my nana because she passed away recently (last April). I hope that she remembers me And sometimes I make cookies for Santa."

**Theo** - "Me and my brother go and sneak down to open our presents before our parents come down Christmas morning."

**Mercy** - "My memory is that we play Christmas music, and we make gingerbread houses and men (which we eat). We also watch Christmas movies. Last year on Christmas,my uncle came over My holiday tradition is watching movies with my family, and sometimes it is hilarious because my baby brother goes over to the tree, and he tries to shake it. Last, last year we went to church."