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The Christmas Event

By Neijam Henry

Around 5 pm, everybody

from different states starts

entering the big building that

has farm animals in the back

and the front. It is the Rodeo

Of The Ozarks. You can hear

people say, “Ew what is that

SMELL?!” Yes, the smell

reminds me of the stinkiest

smell of all, cow poop. Every time I step out of the vehicle, I cover my nose from the

smell like I forgot to bring a mask to the store during the pandemic. Of course, my mom

would say, “See, for not listening!” She always had time to lecture me, but I would

ignore it. Everybody was there: my family, my church friends, and the pastors from

different states. I always loved spending Christmas with my whole church. I just feel like

it’s more comforting than anything in life.

Church starts between 12 pm and 2 pm. Men set up tables and chairs while the

ladies prepare the food before the pastor prays for our feast. Children run around

everywhere while men yell at them saying, “SIT DOWN!!” which hurts my ears. I can

hear it as I write this. After the pastor prays, kids line up first to get their food. It is