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Christmas As I woke up on Christmas Day, I felt a shock of excitement run through my body! I quickly jumped up and shouted to my parents, Wake up its Christmas Day! We all slowly walked down the stairs into the darkness and then the magic began! Presents, of different shapes and sizes, were heaped up on the couch like a mountain. Wow! I shouted, as I eagerly started to open them. I was filled with joy. Although I was thinking of all my great presents, I couldnt help thinking about the children in the world who werent as lucky as me! By Harry Peel, Year 6, Brandon Primary School A Christmas Poem Can you hear the bells ring? Can you hear the choir sing? Presents stacked under the tree, Every child filled with glee! Put out milk and mince pies, And reindeer food that twinkles like the night skies. Get all tucked up in bed, Then lay down and rest your sleepy head. Children wake up, ready to have fun, It was then they knew that Christmas had begun! They looked at all the presents; laid out on the floor, They couldnt believe what they saw. Christmas is about gifts and presents too, But all you really need is your family and you! By Molly Peel, Year 6, Brandon Primary School

The Night Before Christmas After dinner I get so excited, even though I know I still have quite a wait! I like everything so organised! The order is: bath, pyjamas, supper, TV and bed at 7.30ish. Only thing is, I cant sleep! My mam hangs stockings on our doors. I listen eagerly and always try to hear something. However, I never ever have! The stars always seem so bright in the sky, I often wonder why? Eventually I start to doze, however I keep waking up checking the time! Next thing I know everyone is shouting, Hes been, Hes been. (Santa Claus of course!) By Emilia Curl, Year 6, Brandon Primary School Christmas We celebrate Christmas because it is the birth of Jesus. The day starts with the giving of presents. While the children play, the adults prepare the Christmas dinner with crunchy roast potatoes, lots of vegetables and big Yorkshire puddings. The main part of the Christmas dinner is usually a gigantic turkey. The whole family sits down together to eat this big feast. After dinner, the children go back to play, while the adults clean up that lovely scrumptious dinner. Some people may then go and visit other relatives, others may relax at home and enjoy the gifts they have received. By Niamh Thexton, Year 6, Brandon Primary School

FESTIVE WORDS: Young writers from Brandon Primary School

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Christmas Time It was snowing heavily outside. Trees swayed like dancers performing, the slippery, icy paths glittered with pride. The smell of hot cocoa filled the bitter air with warmth and joyfulness. Sparkling lights lit the paths perfectly. The wind kissed the faces of smiling children as they skipped around. Bells shaking, singers dancing, everyone is elated at Christmas time! By Paige Storer, Year 6, Brandon Primary School I Love Christmas I absolutely love Christmas. The sound of children singing classic Christmas carols, echoes through the street. Christmas decorations light up, making the street glow as bright as stars. The smell of roast potatoes fills the air with a beautiful smell. The street is covered in a thick layer of glistening crystal-white snow. I love the sensation of opening your Christmas presents on Christmas morning. You want to know what youve got, but Christmas isnt about presents. Christmas is about spending precious time with your family. By Callum Blackburn, Year 6, Brandon Primary School The Mysterious Man In Red! It was a cold night, snow blizzards were preparing to fall. One night a little girl,

called Kayla, was suffering from the blizzards. She thought of the warm fires and hot chocolate melting in her mouth. Suddenly a spark appeared in the navy sky! Bells jingled. A giant was standing in front of Kayla. She was scared! He put his large hand in his red glittering bag, and picked something out for her. Kaylas hand was shaking, while she was receiving her gift! As she opened it, her heart was racing. Then he disappeared! Just then a Ho, Ho, Ho could be heard. By Olivia Storey, Year 6, Brandon Primary School A Christmas Day Acrostic Poem Children excited for Christmas Day, Happy little faces smiling away, Red wrapping paper covers the living room floor, In comes the family through the front door! Sharing their gifts and memories too, Turkey and all the trimmings for me and for you. Music and laughter filling the room, A slightly drunk granny sings out of tune! Snow outside the window falling fast, Dad shouts, Desserts ready. We shout, at last! A lovely Christmas pudding with gooey brandy sauce, Yum yum, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all of course!

By Jonathon Bowes, Year 6, Brandon Primary School That Time of Year Again Christmas is a time of year where everyone in the world receives gifts. Christians celebrate this time because it was when Jesus was born. At Christmas time, people put up their decorations such as: Christmas trees, lights and accessories for trees. Children open Advent calendars, which have delicious chocolate behind mini doors. The Advent calendar normally counts down the days until Christmas Eve. It usually snows at Christmas, children and adults go sledging on hills. People have to go shopping to buy presents to give to their friends and family! At Christmas, most families will have a delicious Christmas meal! By Jamie Eddy, Year 6, Brandon Primary School What Christmas Means To Us Christmas isnt all about ten inches of snow on the ground. Christmas means family coming together. A chance to enjoy, relax and unwind. We give presents to loved ones and to people less fortunate than ourselves. Were sure theyre very grateful. What does Christmas mean to you? By Cody Jones and Lauren Wilkinson, Langley Park Primary School

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by Kailey Daggett, Langley Park Primary School

Once on a cold, breezy night I could hear sleigh bells and laughter filling the village with joy. I could smell the gravy of roast beef drifting underneath my bedroom door with the wonderful smell of Christmas pudding mixed in. I could feel my stocking filled with tiny presents and the icy chill biting my freezing cold toes. I could see the snow and ice all spread on the ground with a tiny robin sitting in the tree of my garden. I could taste my Christmas dinner with the mouth-watering taste of roast beef and potatoes with vegetables. By Emma Garr, Brandon Primary School On Christmas night, Santa went flying across the sky delivering presents. When Santa got to England, it started to snow. The snow looked like a heavy blanket covering the beautiful streets. All of a sudden Santas sleigh stopped. It was hovering in the sky like a fearsome eagle ready to attack. He felt as if he couldnt deliver any more presents. Before very long he felt the urge to mend it. He whipped out a spanner and got repairing. Vividly, an elf sprung out of the ancient sack. He sprinkled some magic Santa dust and the sleigh was repaired again. Christmas was

the rooftops were covered in a soft blanket of fresh snow. As the light began to dim, magic filled the air with snowy clouds above looking like it was going to snow. I could hear the sound of sleigh bells up above. Suddenly something mysterious happened. I saw something go by. I saw reindeer go higher and higher into the sky. I went in my house and ate the rest of my Christmas dinner. I could smell the roast potatoes and the turkey cooking and also the delicious pork. My Christmas dinner was gorgeous. By Leo Garbutt, Brandon Primary School I woke up bright and early. I tiptoed down the old creaking stairs. I crept into the living room. The midnight moon shone through the window. I walked in further, then there was a shout for help it was coming from the chimney. It was Santa! Help, called Santa. I rushed over to help him. I heaved and pulled and finally he fell onto the soft brown carpet. Santa grabbed me by my arm and whisked me to his sleigh and we rode until daylight showed. It was a magical moment because I met the real Santa and he met me. By Mia Gamble, Brandon Primary School

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saved after all. By Grace Burnip, Brandon Primary School Once on a cold and windy night, the air was filled with a bitter chill. The smell of roasting potatoes was filling the air, the sound of bells and laughter drifted through the street. The sky was surrounded in stars, tiny little lights lit up the gloomy sky. You could hear bells and crunching snow outside, the taste of fruit cake filled my mouth it was really sweet. The fresh air was drifting around and causing a draught, but all I care about is what makes Christmas. Reindeers and all make Christmas true, but Christmas really needs you! By Jamie Scott, Brandon Primary School One wonderful Christmas morning

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by Anthony Flay and Ellis Allport, Langley Park Primary School

As the moonlit sky shone on the glistening snow, the streets filled with happiness and laughter, all over the snowy roof-topped town. Children going to bed. Stockings on fireplaces ready to be filled as Santa flew through the air going down chimneys, presents lay under trees all around the world. All the lights out, children eagerly waiting for presents of untold bikes, scooters and computers and the odd tangerine. The sun rises and children rush downstairs. It is Christmas time, dinner all set out, turkey on tables ready to be eaten. The commemoration of Jesuss birth all those years ago. By Sol Edgar, Brandon Primary School One Special Night A Year Twas the night before Christmas and I rested my head against the soft pillow. I squeezed my eyes tight shut, willing myself to sleep. Everything around was silent. Langley Park was quiet and peaceful. Suddenly, there was a sparkle of light coming from my bedroom window. Then a crash and boom came from the back gar-

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den. I slowly knelt upon my Christmas bed cover and peered through the steamed-up window. Somebody had crash-landed in my garden! He was bent over investigating his vehicle. Through the drifting snow, I spotted reindeer too! No! I whispered to myself, It couldnt be! I leaped out of bed and raced downstairs. I darted outside in the cold snow. Approaching the man dressed in large black boots and a red coat slowly, I coughed into my fist. The man jumped and bumped his head off the sleigh. Ow! he said in a deep voice. He turned and smiled through his snowy white beard. Santa! I yelled joyfully, It IS you! Santa chortled and said: What are you doing out of bed? Sorry, Santa. I couldnt sleep. Err Whats wrong with your sleigh? I asked boldly. Ive damaged one of the rails, landing on your roof, he sighed. If I dont get it fixed, there will be no Christmas for millions of boys and girls.

Without warning, one of Santas elves appeared from under the sleigh. I cannot fix it! We need something to fix to one side. My mam drives a BMW, I suggested helpfully, you can have the tyres if you want. The elves set to work and repaired the sleigh in minutes. Thank you very much. You deserve an extra special present this year, Santa Claus cried from his sleigh, as it lifted into the air. I went to bed feeling excited and exhausted. It felt like seconds later that my mother and father were waking me up. We rushed downstairs to see that Santa had left lovely gifts under the tree and an extra special one by the fireplace. We ripped open our presents and gave each other hugs and kisses until mum looked out of the window. MY CAR! she screamed. By Cait McGuigan, Caitlin Openshaw, Elliot Hordon, Leanne Hammel, Lee Etheridge, Thomas Oliver, Connor Thornton and Leanne Richardson, Langley Park Primary School

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by Josh Gibson, Langley Park Primary School

I Love Christmas! I love Christmas me, the carols and the lot. I try and examine my boxes to see what I have got. The Christmas dinner is delicious, I always ask for more. Then here comes Santa Claus, knocking at my door. He always asks for me, but I never remember why, Then I remember the Secret Santa Text (to which I was forced to reply). At the end of the day I get into bed, With fairies and sugar plums dancing in my head. Christmas is the best time of year, I could never ask for more. Especially with Santa knocking at your door! By Beth Heron, Year 6, Brandon Primary School What Christmas Really Is We all love presents and cards, but its much more too, than the shoes and clothes that Santa brings for you. Its more about your family and friends, forever lasting moments you spend. The fire is hot and the trees bare, snow is falling everywhere. Hot and cold, dark and light, Santa comes in the night. Christmas dinner, what a winner! The chicken fresh, so is all the rest. Hopefully Christmas spirit will spread to all. By Andrea Wilton and Sarah Wilkinson, Langley Park Primary School Winter is Winter is snowflakes on my nose that make me get a cold. Winter is the time when you see holly blooming like red

roses. Winter is an animal that I dont see. Winter is snuggling up in your warmest jumper. Winter is presents under the tree. By Sophie, Year 4, Langley Park Primary School My New Friend I made a new friend yesterday, I lent him a hat and a scarf, I gave him a magic carrot, With some strong sticks for arms. I told my friend I had to go, Then I went to bed, I woke up the next morning, And he looked kinda dead!!! All that was left was a carrot, sticks and clothes. I blinked feeling guilty, Then it all started to glow. The snow started to blow, Really quite strong. Then he came back to life and told me That his name was Ron! by Harvey Stockdale, Langley Park Primary School Christmas On Christmas morning the smell of turkey and roast potatoes fills the air. I tear through the carefully wrapped presents, to find the ones Ive been hoping for! I play with my brilliant toys, until dinner is ready. My mam has prepared a beautiful meal that we all enjoy. After the dishes are cleaned, we all settle down to a Christmas movie. Sadly, sometimes I think about the unfortunate children who have had no meal or received any gifts. It makes me appreciate what I have. As Christmas draws to an end, I settle down and go to sleep. By Ryan Teggert, Year 6, Brandon Primary School