Caley Vaughan, school district employee, Lawrence

“When I was in third grade, I was a Christmas present. I wore a huge box with red tights and a red turtleneck.”

Richard Connell, retired, Kansas City, Mo.

“Probably a scarecrow. I remember pretty good.”

Molly Bretthauer, Lawrence High senior, Lawrence

“One time I was a box of popcorn. It was pretty embarrassing, though, because the box kept hitting my neck and choking me.”

Kellyn Young, Lawrence High senior, Lawrence

“Belinda the Good Witch, I think. But I’ve always aspired to be a jellybean.”