Happy Holidays from the Badgers - Part III

Dec. 24, 2010

MADISON, Wis. – Finals are over and the Wisconsin women’s basketball team is ready to take a few days off for the holiday season. The Badgers practiced Wednesday morning for the last time before Christmas and return to the court for practice on Sunday. UW opens the Big Ten Conference season on Dec. 30 when it travels to Purdue for a 6 p.m. CT game in Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

In the last of a three-part series about the holiday season, read about where the Badgers want for the holidays and what the holidays mean to them.

What present is (or was) on your holiday wish list?

I really don’t ask for things anymore, I'm just happy to be home. – Tiera Stephen

iPhone 4 – Tara Steinbauer

I asked for some comfy and cozy sweaters this year. – Emily Neal

Clothes and shoes are they only presents on my Christmas list this year. – Jada Buggs

I really do not have anything that is on my list, one thing I would love is to be able to go to the Rose Bowl but will not be able to do that due to basketball. – Ashley Thomas

An iPod to go with my new headphones from ACC/Big Ten Challenge. – Assistant coach John Barnes

I did not ask for anything, being home is enough! – Anya Covington

One present I had on my Christmas list this year was a winter scarf. – Cassie Rochel

I really didn't need anything so I told my parents to surprise me. – Lin Zastrow

Some snow boots, you can't go wrong with snow boots! – Morgan Paige

I want flannel sheets! – Jade Davis

Good health and safe travels for my Family, friends and my wonderful team. – Coach Lisa Stone

What do the holidays mean to you?

The holidays are a time to spend with my family and closest friends. That's the most meaningful part of the holidays to me. – Tara Steinbauer

The holidays are particularly special to me and remind me of how blessed I am to have the family and friends and opportunities that I have. – Morgan Paige

It's a time to celebrate Christ's birth and a chance to get away from the hustle and bustle of life and just getting to enjoy being around the people you love. – Lin Zastrow

Christmas for me is all about my savior Jesus Christ being born, I think people often forget the reason for the season and I am just so thankful for the opportunities God has blessed me with. It is also a time to spend with family and really enjoy the present because none of us are promised tomorrow and it is always a blessing to be able to with the ones you love. one thing the holidays have definitely taught me is to be grateful for all that I have, and to share and give back to those who are in need. It was awesome this year that our team had the opportunity to do Operation Christmas Child the shoe boxes we filled for children will truly make their day, and that's what it is about. – Ashley Thomas

Holidays to me are family time, an opportunity to laugh and talk about old memories. Holidays are just a very enjoyable time, and are what I mostly look forward to each year. – Jada Buggs

Peace, renewing of mind, body, soul and priceless time spent with the people in my life I cannot live without! – Anya Covington

The holidays for me is a time to give and also be grateful for the things you receive, it's also a time to surround yourself with family and people you love. – Cassie Rochel

Family, love and the birth of Jesus Christ. – Coach Lisa Stone

It means spending time with my family and just being around the people I care for most. I feel so at peace being able to spend it with the people I love. It’s truly a blessing! – Jade Davis

Christmas to me is a chance to celebrate Christ’s birthday and just a time to realize how blessed I truly am. – Taylor Wurtz

Christmas means the birth of Christ. A time for giving, being thankful and having fun with your family! – Tiera Stephen

The winter holidays are a time to get together with family and friends and really cherish and appreciate all of our blessings! It's a great time to tell stories, relax, and share memories with the people you love. – Emily Neal

Christians coming together to worship and celebrate the birth of Jesus and getting together with family and friends. – Assistant coach John Barnes

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