T.V.O. Kids Hosted Breaks Holidays 2025: The Story of Christmas

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[“We Wish You a Merry Christmas” tune plays, wrapping paper rustles, Gabrielle sings]

DESCRIPTION: Red wrapping paper decorated with white snowflakes tears, revealing Gabrielle in the T.V.O. Kids studio. She wears a pink T.V.O. Kids blouse and a sparkling Santa hat. Gabrielle places a small gold present beneath a small white Christmas tree on the table in front of her. Garland, cookies, and small snow-flocked tree decorations cover most of the tabletop.

GABRIELLE: Well, hello there! Do you know the story of Christmas? It is one of the most celebrated holidays around the world, and it's not just because of the presents. Christmas started as a way to celebrate the birth of Jesus, who was born over 2,000 years ago in a little town called Bethlehem. Over time, different traditions got added, like decorating Christmas trees and singing carols, and waiting for a jolly guy named Santa Claus to slide down the chimney. Today, Christmas is about giving and sharing, and spending time with the people you care about. So, whether you're hanging stockings, baking cookies, or just enjoying the twinkly lights, you're part of a celebration that's been "glowing" on for millennia.

[Wrapping paper rustles]

DESCRIPTION: The red wrapping paper decorated with white snowflakes covers the screen, hiding Gabrielle and the table.