Christmas is all about the kids. Santa, the presents, the traditions – it all pretty much revolves around the little ones. They're also usually the most passionate about the holiday.

Because of this, I decided to ask my little sister Mariselle, 10, and her friend Avery, 11, a few questions about their views on ~the most wonderful time of the year~. I got some fun answers. (My two interviewees were play wrestling the whole time they answered.)

What are you asking for this year?

Avery: "A jar of peanut butter and some bread all to myself, a puppy–" "Which she asks for every Christmas," my sister interrupts. They both giggle. "And I think I want a new phone because mine won't hold a charge."

Mariselle: "A bunch of Harry Potter stuff, a bunch of candles. I like candles because they smell good."

Is Christmas your favorite holiday?

Both: "Yes."

Why?

Avery: "Because the candy and the presents and the... I don't know! Mostly that. If my birthday was a holiday it might be [my favorite], but probably Christmas because of all the food. And my mom makes sugar cookies."

Mariselle: "Because I just love Christmas." I tell her that's not a real reason. She responds with, "I don't need a reason to love Christmas!"

What's the first thing you think when you wake up on Christmas morning?

Avery: "Are my parents up yet? Because if my parents are up that means we can open presents, but if they're not that means I have to wake them up."

Mariselle: "It's Christmas!"

How early do you normally wake up on Christmas morning?

Avery: "I actually get up earlier on Christmas than I do on any other day. On a normal weekend I'll wake up at 8 at the earliest, and on Christmas, I wake up at 8 at the latest."

Mariselle: "Me too."

Do you think you like Christmas better than your siblings?

Avery: "I like Christmas more than my brother." I ask her why. "I don't like my brother. I like Christmas way better than my older sister." I don't think she understood the question.

What's your favorite Christmas song?

Avery: "Frosty the Snowman or Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Because Frosty is awesome and Rudolph is awesome. That's why I like them!"

Mariselle: "Winter Wonderland. Because snow is awesome."

Have you ever tried to catch Santa in the act?

Mariselle: "No."
Avery: "No."
Why not?
Mariselle: "Because he's not real."

That wasn't the answer I was expecting.

If you celebrate Christmas, have a good one. And have as many interactions with as many kids as you can.