Honorable Mention – Essay/Short Story – Elementary (Grade 1-5)
Alexander Gring - Age 10 - Reading
Christmas is Coming
By Alexander Gring
When I think of Christmas I think about steaming cocoa, cinnamon and candy canes. I love setting up my Christmas tree. I also love decorating the Christmas tree with ornaments. When we set up our train under the Christmas tree it just feels a lot like Christmas. In the winter I love to shovel snow in my neighborhood. I love going places at Christmas to see lights, and watching performances about Christmas. Having fires at Christmas is cozy and the smell of mint in the air is refreshing! I love opening presents and stockings. I love having milk and cookies. When I go and see my cousins we celebrate Christmas Eve. Winter is my favorite season so that is why I love Christmas. Christmas is famous because it is when Jesus was born and it is just the best. See, I love winter, but Christmas is wonderful!