Definition Essay: The Influence Of Christmas

536 Words2 Pages

Christmas is the time of year everyone looks forward too. Children get a break from school and parents get to visit with those distant relatives. It is an unforgettable time in every family because the joyous occasion brings us to a spiritual realization that Christ was born for us so every soul is willing to celebrate.
Every family breaks out the decorations that have been sitting in the attic all year waiting to light up the town with twinkle lights and the smell of pine and cinnamon. The wreaths are hung, candy canes bought and the perfect tree is chosen by the youngest family member and brought home strapped onto the top of the family car. The Christmas trees is then placed in its dedicated spot in the house and wrapped with lights and decorated with ornaments. And under those decorations are the boxes with presents wrapped in festive colors, ordained with sparkly bows and gift tags signed by Santa. The freshly baked Christmas cookies and the egg nog fill the house with festive odors and Christmas cuisine tastes. All of these aspects of this holiday make it a magical celebration that indulges children as well as adults in all of the wonders of the holiday.
Christmas carols fill the …show more content…

He will slide down the chimney and place them under the tree and before leaving will eat all of the chocolate chip cookies and drink the whole glass of milk left out for him. All of their troubles are forgotten as they make their wishes looking out through their bedroom window, while looking out at a town lit with reds and greens, and a night sky sprinkled with twinkly stars. All regrets and troubles are forgiven on Christmas Eve because Jesus Christ mercifully forgives every one of us, and it is this knowledge that puts everyone at peace during this time of

Open Document