A Thank You Letter To My Parents On Christmas
Start writing a post
Health and Wellness

A Thank You Letter To My Parents On Christmas

Why your parents are so amazing and you should be extra thankful during the holiday season.

21454
A Thank You Letter To My Parents On Christmas
timeanddate.com

I’d like to start off and say thank you to my parents for everything they have done for me. During the holiday season, we tend to forget how hard it is to get kids what they want, keep them happy, and take care of them at the same time. My parents have been making my Christmases, and life, amazing since I was born. My parents not only gave me life, but they made a life for me to live. From changing diapers to filling out the dreaded FASFA, my parents have been there for me every step of the way. I hope everyone has had some moments with their parents that are as special as I mine. No matter if your parents are together still or alive, you had someone that wants to make your life enjoyable especially during the holiday season. Christmas is a time to reflect and realize how blessed you are, and I am extremely blessed to have the parents I do. Here is a thank you to all of the parents out there as well as those who acted like parents to us.

Thank you for making every Christmas memorable and happy from day one.

Thank you for all of the presents and time you spent picking them out and making them exactly what I wanted.

Thank you for loving me and providing for me every day.

Thank you for helping me make cookies for Santa and helping me set them out every Christmas Eve.

Thank you for all of the laughs and tickle fights as my brother and me woke both of you up on Christmas Day at 4 a.m.

Thank you for taking me to church and showing me the real reason we celebrate Christmas.

Thank you for all of the life lessons you have taught that you can’t put a price tag on.

Thank you for showing me what a great parent looks and acts like.

Thank you for sitting through those many talents shows and soccer games despite my (lack of) talent level.

Thank you for treating my brother and me equally (even though he’s the favorite sometimes, lol).

Thank you for all of the hot meals cooked and the random trips to get milkshakes or candy bars just to keep us fed and happy.

Thank you for taking care of me when I was sick and couldn’t take care of myself.

Thank you for holding me through all the hard times and being there when I had no one else to turn to.

Thank you for supporting me through every heartbreak and disappointment that I have faced.

Thank you for believing in my dreams and never doubting them for a second.

Thank you for providing me clothes to wear.

Thank you for giving me a great education by supporting me through college.

Thank you for making Christmas special for me no matter how old I get.

Having you as parents is the greatest gift anyone could receive for Christmas. I know as a college student, a good relationship is hard to have with parents due different views and maturity levels, which can cause arguments. Don’t let that stop showing your parents how thankful you are for them. Even if they aren’t the greatest be grateful they gave you LIFE. You have the power to make your life anything you want and that’s ONLY because of them. Be the best child you can be all year round. Considering how much they do for you Christmas, be extra good to them this time of year and show them how thankful you are and how much you love them.

I love you so much, Mommy and Daddy!

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

55292
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

35629
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

957679
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

185304
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments