Opinion

Is Christmas better when you're a kid?

Karen Hardy
Updated July 2 2021 - 1:22am, first published December 6 2020 - 12:00am
Remember your childhood Christmases? Picture: Shutterstock
Remember your childhood Christmases? Picture: Shutterstock

Some of my fondest Christmas memories involve buckets of Kentucky Fried Chicken, KB beer, terry towelling and Olivia Newton-John. Sure, there have been many, many wonderful memories of Christmases since my own children were born, but if I'm truly honest Christmas was much better when I was a kid myself. For a start, Christmas just happened. You finished school and the next day it was Christmas. (And what is this finishing school in the first week of December thing?) Presents were under the tree, lunch was done. The day just unfolded before you in all its tinselly glory.

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Karen Hardy

Karen Hardy

Canberra Times lifestyle reporter

I've covered a few things here at The Canberra Times over the years, from sport to education. But now I get to write about the fun stuff - where to eat, what to do, places to go, people to see. Let me know about your favourite things. Email: karen.hardy@canberratimes.com.au

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