The students at Atlanta Adventist Academy have different opinions about Christmas including; their favorite part of the season or how they celebrate Christmas, if they even do. But overall, students seem to enjoy this time of year.
“I like giving gifts to those I care for because I love to see them happy and smiling, I also love receiving gifts,” said senior Jeslyn Henley.
Cristal Pizarro, a senior, said she likes spending time with her family by the fireplace while watching TV or playing video games.
“I hate the singing, every year it’s the same thing!” said Matthew Cordner, a sophomore.
Cordner said his family doesn’t celebrate Christmas because it’s a pagan holiday, but he still enjoys the presents he gets from his family. Myjoi Barker, also a sophomore,agrees with Cordner about the fun of gifting.
“…The presents, that’s actually all I like,” said Barker.
Even though students may not celebrate Christmas, they allagree that Christmas is about others.
Pizarro said Christmas is about “recognizing” that Christmas is not about the gifts, but to “remember” Jesus was born on this earth to save us.
Since its not Jesus’ real birthday, Henley said Christmas is about the “family and friends” she loves spending time with.
At the end of the day it seems the students at AAA will be happy spending time with friends and family during this holiday season.
