The Icon asked second graders in Bev Stockman's class what they think of when then think of Christmas. Here are their responses.

We have a lot of stuff to do in my house for Christmas. I love to see all kinds of things. I like to see the tree sparkle. I like to hear lots of bells. I like to smell pies and cakes. I like to taste cookies and strawberries. I like it feel snow and Santa's beard. I know Santa and I'll get presents. Christmas is my favorite holiday of the year.

By Alexcia Justus, daughter of Shawn & Vivian Justus

Christmas is a wonderful time of the year. I go to church on Christmas Eve. The best Christmas was in 2007. My favorite Christmas movie is Home Alone. This year there was no crowd when I went shopping. I think this Christmas will be the best.
By Hunter Augsburger, son of Randall & Tanya Augsburger

These are my family traditions. First, I always go to the AT&T tower and go sledding. Then we decorate the house in many different ways. Then we make cookies. I love to smell cookies. We hang our stockings. Then we put our lights up. We eat cinnamon rolls for breakfast and then we open up our presents. I love Christmas.
By Collin Oglesbee, son of Matthew & Sherri Oglesbee

I like Christmas because I get lots of toys. I love Christmas so much. I make the cookies for New Year's Eve. I want a RAW set for Christmas. I like to play games on Christmas. I like Christmas.
By Austin Dell, son of David Dell

My family celebrates Christmas this way. We always go to my grandma's house and bake cookies on Christmas Eve. I love hearing carolers, seeing family, smelling brownies, tasting hot cocoa and feeling Christmas trees. My brother loves playing with Emma. Christmas is the best holiday.
By Lauren Conrad, daughter of Jason & Lindsay Conrad

My cousins come to my house for Christmas. We open presents and get stuffed animals. Sometimes we wear our pajamas. Then we watch Will Farrell. Then we eat and play games. We sit around and talk. I love Christmas.
By Olivia Barnes, daughter of Todd & Leslie Barnes

Christmas is a very special holiday! My favorite thing about Christmas is opening presents. My dad and I always hang Christmas lights around the house. Then my family puts up the tree. Then my sister and I hang stockings. Then every year we make cookies for Santa. That's what we do before Christmas!
By Clara Matthews, daughter of Brendon & Renee Matthews

We have Christmas traditions. We cut trees. Then we fix the thing that holds it. We play with my Wii. We make cookies. We go to my aunt's house and I play with my cousins. We go back to my house and play Yahtzee. We have fun.
By Jacob Sudlow, son of April Sudlow

I decorate my trees and my house. I wrap presents. We have stockings. We leave cookies and milk for Santa. We have presents under our tree. Christmas is fun. Christmas is cool.
By Christopher Frysinger, son of Tracy Snook

We put decorations on the Christmas tree. I like to do it. My mom puts the Christmas tree up. I like to get the lights. Christmas is the best holiday. I love how we get the lights. Christmas is the best.
By Brien Basinger, son of Natalie and Scott Basinger

Christmas is my favorite holiday. I see lights, snow, and gifts everywhere. I smell gingerbread cookies and hot chocolate in the kitchen. I feel Santa's beard and hugs at home. I know Christmas is a very fun time. I can't wait until Christmas is here.
By Christian Hosler, son of Tracy Hosler

I like Christmas because I see lights. I love Christmas because the decorations are really pretty. My favorite tradition is waking up early in the morning. My mom and I make cookies and we put milk for Santa. Christmas is my favorite holiday.
By Louisa Dunlap, daughter of Kristina East

My family and I have special stuff to do on Christmas. My dad's side and I go to Michigan. We go to a city called Frankenmuth. I know the story about Jesus. I like to hear bells ring. I think they make a pretty sound. I usually watch light shows. I love Christmas.
By Haleigh Gatchell, daughter of Ashley Kohli

Christmas is the best time of the year. On Christmas I help my mom put up the tree. On Christmas I help put up the decorations. On Christmas I go outside when it's snowing. On Christmas I open up my presents. Christmas is my second favorite holiday. I like Christmas.
By Lydia Huber, daughter of Dave and Deb Huber

Christmas is a good holiday. There are a lot of lights. My favorite Christmas was when I was seven years old. We got a new TV. I like to hear Christmas songs on the radio. I smell cookies in my house. I feel snow when I'm outside. I always go to my grandma's house on Christmas. Christmas is my favorite holiday.
By Thad Mittendorf, son of Steve & Allison Mittendorf

Christmas is when Christ was born. I always leave cookies for Santa. We have to wait until our mom and dad are awake to go downstairs. We always have something special for breakfast. We get lots of presents because we go to relatives for Christmas too. Christmas is awesome!
By Daniel Siders, son of Aaron & Joy Siders

On Christmas my family watches the Grinch. I wake up at 5:00 in the morning to open presents. I am the first one up because I am so excited for Christmas.
By Adam Belcher, son of Tracy & Jodi Belcher

I like Christmas because I eat pie. I put stockings up and I leave cookies for Santa. I eat dinner at my grandma and grandpa's house. I like to chase my cousins and wrestle with them. I make Christmas cookies with my mom. Finally, I open my presents on Christmas morning right after I crawl on my mom and dad!
By Jonah Blackburn, son of Jake & Kelli Blackburn

My family has traditions. We always go to Grandma's house on Christmas Eve. We put out cookies for Santa. I go to bed after supper because Santa will not come until everyone in the house is in bed. In the morning first we open our stockings. Then we open presents. Christmas is fun.
By Bella Angel, daughter of Steve & Kelli Angel

We hang or put decorations on the house. Our family can see the light show. I can hear songs. I can smell the gingerbread men. I can taste fudge and cookies. I can feel the Christmas trees and my toys. I know Christmas is not about toys. It's about family. It's about God and Jesus' birth.
By Logan Mathewson, son of Eric and Tracy Mathewson

People have lots of Christmas traditions. My family hangs up light on our bushes and trees. We put up our Christmas tree and put the bulbs together. Sometimes we make Christmas cokies. We send out Christmas cards. We wrap our presents. We hang up our stockings. Christmas is a busy holiday.
By Pearl Lewandowski, daughter of Chad & Gina Lewandowski

Christmas is a fun time. At Christmas I wrap presents for my family. I bake Christmas cakes with my mom. I open presents when I wake up on Christmas Day. Then I play with them and put things together. Christmas is the funnest time of the year for me!
By Malachi Pahl, son of Krystal Gatchel and Jason Pahl