Twas the night after Thanksgiving , and parents and children were searching,
They wanted a present for their children, who were lurking,
The children were looking for perfect gifts,
For their families and their lists!
Have you ever had trouble finding a gift for your family members? Do you not know what to put on your holiday wishlist? Edison Intermediate Students (EIS) students and teachers share what they have on their wish lists and what they are purchasing from their family members.
One of the most popular asks on students wishlist’s this year were clothing. These are some of the things Lily Sommer, an eighth grader at EIS, wants this year. “For Christmas I would like new hoodies specifically from the brand Dandy Worldwide. I would also like new Uggs and Jellycats.”
Most students at EIS are asking for many similar things and are hoping to get them for the holidays! For some students however, choosing what to put on their wishlist or how to answer the question of what they would like for the holidays is extremely hard. This is why some people believe that shopping for teens is extremely difficult. According to Teen Vogue, “… teenagers are notoriously hard to shop for, especially if they’re super keyed into trends. Trends move like lightning these days due to social media, especially TikTok. Products go viral overnight and suddenly they’re a total must-have. Navigating what’s cool and what’s on the way out can be stressful and confusing.”
Teachers at EIS also struggle with buying presents for their children and family members. Mrs. Erin Meade, an eighth grade language arts teacher at EIS, has three teenage children, and she says that it took her a long time to find and buy all of the gifts for her children. “I am getting my 19 year old son a Skatebboo jersey for ASU. I got my daughter Pandora rings and clothes. My youngest son is getting a new bike.”
Mr. Brian Balazse, a seventh and eighth grade U.S. History teacher at EIS, has a younger son named Logan who he is buying presents for. He put a lot of thought and effort into buying these heartwarming gifts. Mr. Balazse stated, “I am getting my son Logan a fake small grill playset because he loves when I grill real food in the backyard. He is also getting a T-ball set and a lot of books because learning is important.”
Students at EIS were also contemplating what they would like for the holidays this year. Most students said they look at other people’s wishlists to finally complete their lists with amazing, popular, and useful items. Other students look at websites they like to shop at to decide what they would like. According to Ziggy Churns, a seventh grade student at EIS “I look at online storefronts like Amazon to decide what I want for the holidays.”
Adding onto this, Ava Lee, an eighth grader at EIS said, “I look at other people’s wish lists, and I make a list of everything I want for Christmas in November.”
Some students at EIS don’t have anything on their holiday wishlists. The families of these students take a different approach to holiday gifting. Instead of buying presents, families could go on vacations or experiences to create long lasting family memories. Sia Gupta, a sixth grade student at EIS explained, “I didn’t ask for anything this year because my family is planning to go on a family vacation, and that’s going to be my Christmas present.”
The bundles were found and the secrets were kept,
While deep in their beds the young children slept.
With ribbons all curled and the bright paper tied,
And the parents felt joy and a glimmer of pride!
We hope that all of the EIS students and teachers get what they want for the holidays this year! Happy holidays!
