We asked local elementary school children the following question: “What’s your favorite special occasion?” Their answers can be found here—and they do not disappoint.
Abingdon Elementary School
Fifth grade
“I like the last day of school because I like being home from school for three months.”-Nicholas Westerman
“My little brother’s birthday because I get to watch him grow and know that he is making more progress every day.”-Abigail Kelly
“My favorite special occasion is Thanksgiving because you can see all of your friends and family and have a lot of fun.”-Makayla Santiago
“Football—because I get to have fun and get to tackle people.”-Aiden West
“Christmas because you get lots of gifts.”-Colton Adams
“My favorite special occasion is my birthday. I think it is the best day of the year.”-Parker Cole Joyce
“Halloween because it means that I get to dress up however I want and I can scare kids.”-Olivia Cupp
“Christmas because you celebrate Jesus’s birthday.”-Maria Elizabeth Bloom
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