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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, December 20, 2012 · 16 A Child's Christmas What Christmas means to me . . . Dear readers, This edition of the annual Oakville Beaver A Child's Christmas, features the writing and drawing of students from Holy Family Catholic School in Oakville. The Grades 2 and 3 students in Mrs. Lee's class share what Christmas means to them and the Christmas themed art was created by students in Ms. D's Grade 1 class. We appreciate the contributions of the students and hope that you will enjoy this Christmas tradition. Christmas makes me remember that Jesus died on the cross for us. He also was nice to people that were sick. My mom makes hot chocolate. We make snow people and snow forts together. Christmas is so much fun. By Sydney -Grade 2 Christmas means to me spending time with family and putting up Christmas décor, and listening to Christmas music. My family always has a big dinner for Christmas. After dinner we play a board game called Clue. We also play checkers. Then we exchange gifts. Then I play lots of Christmas songs on the piano. We always eat pie. My family does a lot of special things for Christmas. By Daniel ­ Grade 3 Family spending time together. Toys that Santa brings. My friends come to my house every Christmas to play games. Giving gifts to my friends and making snowmen and snow forts, snowballs, and tobogganing. Drinking hot Gabriel It means spending time with my family and playing together with my family. It means to pray to Jesus and have joy. It is about Jesus's birth and about giving gifts to others. Baby Jesus and we have a Christmas tree with candy canes, and toys, and Santa and angels and Mary and Joseph. By Markus ­ Grade 3 Toys are fun to play with. Making hot chocolate is yummy. Making snowmen and snow forts. Doing decorations looks so cool. Santa's coming to our house. We usually call him on the phone. Christmas is the best! By Olivia ­ Grade 2 It reminds me of Jesus's birth. At Christmas time I stay with my family and decorate my Christmas tree. It means drinking hot chocolate, making snow forts, snow balls, and snow angels. I like putting stockings up. Last but not least I love waking up with my family and opening our presents. By Leopold ­ Grade 3 chocolate by the Christmas tree. Christmas is the holiday where Santa comes. By Lorena ­ Grade 2 What Christmas means to me is Jesus's birth. It's having fun and playing in the snow, and making friends. It's about Jesus and helping others, and giving, and sharing, and being nice. Putting the decorations on the Christmas tree is fun. I think Christmas is a nice holiday. By Joshua ­ Grade 2 On Christmas I decorate my tree. Christmas reminds me of Jesus's birthday. Candy Canes are in the shape of the shepherd's staff. We give other people gifts. Christmas makes me feel special. By James ­ Grade 3 What Christmas means to me is a great time. The angels bring some joy. 25th December is Christmas. Christmas means to me sweet candy canes after dinner. Christmas is joyful. By Quinn ­ Grade 2 Graydon Annie