Celebrating tradition

“My favorite holiday tradition is traveling to visit with my grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. I enjoy getting to spend time with them since most of my family lives out of town.” 

-Will Carothers, ninth grade, MBJH

“My favorite tradition is getting to be with all my family over the holiday.”  

-Lizzy Mundy, first grade, Brookwood Forest Elementary

“We decorate our house and tree for Christmas time.  We listen to holiday music and drink hot chocolate. Then, we turn off all the lights and sit on the sofa and enjoy the lights! “ 

-Alice LeJeune, kindergarten, Mountain Brook Elementary

“My favorite Christmas thing to do is go to my grandmother’s house and build gingerbread houses. She puts out lots of candy and helps me build one. Then I get to take it home and keep it all through Christmas. My brothers go too! “ 

Henry Crommelin, kindergarten, Mountain Brook Elementary

“My favorite Christmas tradition is when we are all together by the fire to give and receive presents”

-Libby Clegg, fourth grade, Crestline Elementary

“My favorite Christmas tradition is when my Dad reads ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas to us.”

-Allen Hobbs, fourth grade, Brookwood Forest Elementary 

“I love the Christmas Eve service and having all of my family together after that. I really just love everything about Christmas.”

-Parker Redden, second grade, Crestline Elementary   

“My favorite holiday tradition is purchasing gifts for a child in a needy family.  Each year, my family rotates choosing a girl or boy to help, and we buy toys and clothes that he/she wants. This is fun for me because Christmas isn’t just about receiving, and I love to shop.” 

-Addison Tierney, seventh grade, MBHJ