“Decorating for Christmas is my favorite. We put on Christmas music and bake. We make a whole day of it.”

— Jennifer Calderwood, student, Lawrence

“Cooking. My mom was an amazing cook and taught me. I have my son bring his friends over and I cook for them.”

— Julie Nice, daycare provider, Lawrence

“Christmas morning we run down the stairs (for presents). Even though I’m 30 years old, I run down the stairs like I’m 5.”

— James Saylor, customer service representative, Lawrence

“My dad usually does a ‘Santa’s Enchanted Forrest.’ He just decorates the house like crazy.”

— Brian Juanicko, tech, Lawrence