WATCH: Concordia International School Shanghai Kids Talk

Each month, the editors at Shanghai Family visit a variety of schools, interviewing the kids about a range of subjects. Since our December issue is all about Holidays, we decided to head to Concordia International School Shanghai to talk to high school students about what they love most about the holiday season. We got some brilliant answers--and very much prepares us for the coming of Christmas.  

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We asked the pupils of Concordia International School Shanghai what they like most about the holidays.

Joon Y. (11) 

The thing I like most about Seolnal is when the children bow deeply to elders, and the elders give children money to wish them luck, like a Hongbao in China.

Andrew B. (13) 

Christmas is my favorite holiday!  One of my favorite things to do is help set up the tree and put ornaments on it. I enjoy Christmas with my family. Every year my dad and I go snowboarding. On Christmas day my family and I open presents under the tree. 

Kaethe B. (12) 

My favorite holiday is Christmas because I get to see my two sisters and my cousins who all live back in America. My family also goes to church at Christmas.

 XiangXiang L. (11) 

 My favorite holiday is Christmas because I get to spend time with my two sisters that are both in college. We get to travel around the world and explore new places as a whole family. 

Nason L. (11) 

My favorite holiday is Christmas because I can spend time with my family, and also go to many different places. I also only really get to see my aunt during Christmas, so I like that about it too. 

 Katie Y. (14) 

My favorite holiday is Seolnal. This holiday has a lot of meaningful memories. When I was young, my cousins and I would visit my grandparents’ house, wearing Korean traditional clothes called Hanbok. During Seolnal, Koreans have a traditional custom where people visit neighbors  and share words of blessing.

 Suhaas M. (12)

My favorite festival is  Diwali . This is  a Hindu festival that lasts for  five magical days. In Shanghai we still celebrate but with less fireworks.