1. Robert was angry because he couldn't change his dad's mind about working at a homeless shelter on Christmas Day instead of having a traditional Christmas at home.
2. Robert called community service a "bummer" because he wanted to open presents, spend time with family, eat delicious food, and play games on Christmas, not hand out gifts and food to other people.
3. William suggested they build a snowhouse to help Robert cool down and distract him from his anger.
4. Robert thought helping at the shelter wouldn't be much fun because he didn't think it would be like the local outreach society event at Thanksgiving, which he found boring.
5. Robert changed his mind about going to the shelter when he saw the happy faces of the children receiving presents and realized how good it felt to help people in need.
6. Robert felt the best feeling for a Christmas because he experienced the joy of giving and helping others, which made his Christmas unforgettable and meaningful.
7. The woman greeted them with a happy smile and thanked them for helping, telling them she believed with all her heart that they would have a good time there.
8. Robert helped pass out presents to the children at the shelter.
9. Robert's dad said, "This really was a Christmas worth remembering," because he saw how much Robert enjoyed helping and how it changed Robert's perspective on Christmas.
10. Robert realized that the happiness he saw on the children's faces when they opened their presents was the best feeling to have for a Christmas, making it the best Christmas ever for him.
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