PHS students hoping to be on “nice” list and get delivery from Santa

by Emily Hines

Giving and receiving is a common thing around Christmas time. Some enjoy giving more than receiving and for some, it’s just the opposite. We all have Christmas wants and wishes. People who are a fan of receiving make sure they make their Christmas wishes known to everyone they know. Some people start making their Christmas wish list as soon as December 1st arrives and for some they continue to make theirs all year round. Some lists are long and some are short but all lists contain the very thing we believe would make our Christmas the very best day of the year.

Students here at PHS have been making their Christmas lists long and short. Junior Corale Zimmer has been making sure her list contains everything she wants. “I want Celine Dion concert tickets because they’re amazing and I love Celine Dion,” said Coralee. Another big Christmas wish is an iPod; several students have put this item on their list. “I want a new iPod nano because mine is a little shuffle and my mom said that she would get me one if I was really good this year and so far I have been,” shared freshman Amber Helton. “I want an iPod because they’re really cool to listen to and my sister broke my old one,” explained 6th grader Regean Bump.

Getting a car for Christmas is also a popular response for what some people want this Christmas. “I want a new car because I just got my license,” said sophomore Ashley Betzer. A few others echoed her comment. “I want a car so I don’t have to pay for it for my birthday,” explained sophomore Jade Smith. Senior Clark Pelham also has a new car on his Christmas list. “I want a new car because my old one (stinks),” Clark shared. Senior Maggie Chisholm is also wishing to see a new car on Christmas day. “I want a new car because I don’t have one yet,” said Maggie.

There are many of other items PHS students are hoping to see under their Christmas tree on Christmas morning. Sophomore Jackie Paige decided that she wants something a bit different than other kids might want. “I want a white baby grand piano because they’re pretty,” said Jackie. “I want an electric guitar because I want to learn how to play that kind of music because I really like that kind of music,” explained sophomore Heather Mason. “I just got a new bedroom so I want like a new flat-screen TV for my bedroom,” explained sophomore Abbie Brackman.

Some items or wishes may be quite different than the regular Christmas gift. “I want a pony because I want a pony,” commented junior Zac Broughman. “I want to see Santa because I never got to see him on my rooftop and I want him to eat my cookies too,” shared senior Zac Vanlerberg. “I want to get the WiiFit so I don’t look like Santa Claus,” explained Mr. Irelan.

Some people aren’t wishing for Christmas gifts for themselves. Some people are thinking of others this holiday. “I don’t really want anything for Christmas because I feel bad for people who can’t have Christmas and it makes me sad when I open my presents,” shared sophomore Morgan McFaul.

Even though we all have our Christmas wish lists, Christmas has more of a meaning than just receiving presents. In the midst of all the Christmas spirit of receiving gifts, make sure to do your share of giving gifts. By giving to others you can create happiness within them and make their holiday the best day of the year, too.