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Christmas Then Versus Now

How my holiday has changed in the last 15 years.

Megan Coleman
Dec 28, 2015
Santa Clara University
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Christmas Then Versus Now

It would be an understatement to say that my Christmas traditions have changed a little from how I celebrated them when I was five years old. I don’t think it is any more or less enjoyable; it has just changed. The older I get, the more my tastes and habits change, and so do my family traditions.

DECEMBER 15

Then: Christmas Tree shopping and decorating with the whole family

Now: Christmas is in 10 days? I have so many other things to do before thinking about Christmas

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DECEMBER 20

Then: Annual Santa visit and picture followed by a night out to dinner

Now: Maybe it’s time to get a Christmas tree. Ehh… maybe tomorrow.


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DECEMBER 24

Then: Finish wrapping presents and relax and watch Christmas movies

Now: I think now is a good time to take our family picture at the mall in front of the Christmas tree


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8:00 DECEMBER 24

Then: Bedtime! We have to go to bed early for Santa

Now: Probably a good time to start wrapping presents, right?


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12:00 AM DECEMBER 25

Then: Asleep in bed waiting for the morning

Now: Almost done wrapping presents so that I can finally go to sleep


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8:00 AM DECEMBER 25

Then: Wake up!! Present time! Time to wake up our parents so that we can open presents

Now: Still fast asleep, why would we wake up before at least 9 am?


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10:30 AM DECEMBER 25

Then: Presents are all done! Now let’s play with our toys before going to our family’s house

Now: Wake up! My parents have to wake us up, otherwise we will never be ready on time. Almost forgot about the presents!


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1:00 to 8:00 PM DECEMBER 25

Then and Now: Go to my families’ houses and celebrate and have an amazing time. This hasn’t changed


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10:00 PM DECEMBER 25

Then: Bedtime after a long day

Now: Time to watch a Christmas movie! First relaxing moment in a whole week!


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12:00 AM DECEMBER 26

Then: Still sound asleep

Now: Finally bedtime, Christmas is over


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Although many things have changed over the years, one thing that hasn’t changed are the feelings and the love around this amazing holiday. I know that I will always have a wonderful time and make fun memories with my family during Christmastime and I know that is all that matters.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

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