Most older siblings have an important responsibility during the Christmas holiday to keep the spirit of Christmas for their younger siblings.
From having to keep Santa real, to staying up late to move the elf, older siblings can feel a slight pressure to keep all the Christmas secrets.
“When I hide the elf, I am always scared my little sister will wake up,” sophomore Jordan Bradley said.
Even though it can be stressful for older siblings, there are also benefits to keeping the magic alive, such as making sure to keep important customs alive and having memorable experiences with their younger siblings.
“One important tradition I want to keep alive with my younger siblings is going to church on Christmas and reminding them that Santa Claus is not the most important thing about Christmas,” freshman Grayson Turner said. “It is the birth of Jesus. It is important to teach younger siblings to know the real meaning of why we celebrate Christmas.”
Keeping tradition alive also comes with sharing some fun memories with keeping the secret.
“One time my little sister was sick and I had to stay up until 2 a.m. so I could move the elf.” junior Bryce O’Neal said.
Even though Christmas can come with some stress for parents and older siblings, it also comes with some core memories and can create a bond with younger siblings.
Freshman Ella Noland expresses that through doing Christmas tradition with her brother, it has sparked a love for Christmas that they can both share.
“Me and my little brother now both share a big love for Christmas,” Noland said.
As you can see, there can be lots of pressure and excitement for older siblings throughout the holiday season.
