Isn’t Christmas the best time of year? The jolly mood, freshly baked gingerbread cookies, reindeer, and going sledding may be some of the most fantastic parts of this magical holiday. Best of all, Christmas day is the most unforgettable memory of them all. For example, opening that present that you’ve been hoping for all year round or gifting you loved ones and seeing the look on their face after realizing what you got them. Christmas is also responsible for boosting children’s morale and creating core life memories.
Everyone knows that growing up is the worst part of Christmas, but the memories last forever. Being able to reminisce about all those good times with your family and friends, remembering waking up as early as possible just to see all the pretty presents placed under your tree in the middle of the night, and when your lovely grandma let you open presents early before anyone else had woken up on Christmas morning are all essential Christmas memories. “I always had this tradition where I always went to my grandmas and it snows there every Christmas,” seventh grade student at Edison Intermediate School (EIS) Roberto Ramirez stated.
Next, Christmas is always a great time of year. When snow falls it may be a
tedious to shovel, but don’t forget the opportunities to play and have fun. Studies also show that playing in the snow can be beneficial: “Playing in the snow encourages physical activity, which is crucial for the development of gross motor skills. Activities like building snowmen, sledding, or simply walking through deep snow help children strengthen their muscles, improve balance, and enhance coordination” (Kokoros). A seventh grade student may have reaped benefits from being in snow: “I loved playing in the snow and sledding with my family when I was younger,” Quinn Defoe explained.
Now, let’s talk about the time of year. Christmas can create that perfect warm setting– A hot chocolate by the fire after having one of the most intense snowball fights with your brother. The warm and cozy music to lift your spirits. “Even though Christmas time can be stressful for some, what people often do with Christmas music is that it allows them to escape. It allows them to get their mind off the stress and into the music” (Borczn). This shows the therapeutic results from listening to Christmas music during the holidays. A sixth grader at EIS also feels similar. “Christmas definitely has the best holiday music, and it’s always on point,” Finn O’Connor claimed.
Lastly, all of this together creates many benefits to everyone’s mental and physical health. It gives kids something good to look into and sets core memories for their future. I guess there really is magic in Christmas after all, right?
