With finals approaching, the Royals want nothing more than to be on Christmas break. I know that I am excited to be done with semester one and just take in the holidays with my family. This also means that it is finally time for Christmas shopping. I’m sure your family members have already started asking what you want for Christmas and every time you respond with “I don’t know.” Well, if you are still struggling to come up with an answer, let’s hear what some Royals are putting on their lists.
While new clothes is a big item on many of the Royals’ Christmas lists, many are struggling to know exactly what they want. Lex Pineda ’27 has an item she is hoping she will see under the tree: “For Christmas, I really want an Alo set because they look so comfy but also super cute!” Maybe I should put one on my list too.
If you are looking for something more practical, Morgan Simon ’29 shared, “On my Christmas list this year, I put headphones. This is so I can study and do activities while listening to music.” Morgan will be starting semester two off strong with her headphones to keep her locked in when studying.

With our two-week break coming up, we will be having a lot more free time to ourselves. Carmen Nunez ‘28 shared, “On my Christmas list, I am wishing for more books to read because I love reading, and I am also wishing for a Hollister gift card for some new clothes.” We know what Carmen will be doing starting Christmas day.

If you are looking to be more active going into 2026, what senior Bella Cantos wants for Christmas might be a good idea to write down: “This year, I want a JBL speaker for when I work out.” It has been proven that music can help your stamina and your mood when working out.
Sounds like these Royals are excited to see what they receive on Christmas morning. I personally want a new straightener as well as some new clothes. I can’t wait to see what everyone gets this year. So, finish this last week of school strong, so Christmas morning feels even more relaxing. I hope everyone gets what they want on Christmas and gets to spend quality time with their family and friends. Happy holidays!
