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10 Reasons Christmas is the Best Time of Year

...at least, in my opinion.

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10 Reasons Christmas is the Best Time of Year
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1. The decorations.

The day your family puts up the Christmas lights is one of the most exciting moments of the season. On top of that, decorating the household and tying it all together with the tree not only makes your house feel cozy and inviting, but it also helps you get into the holiday spirit and allows you to share it with everyone!


2. The music.

Even though some people, including myself, begin the incessant loop of Christmas music once November hits, it's even more exciting once it becomes socially acceptable to do so! Plus, it means Michael Bublé is free to finally come out of his 11-month hiatus!


3. The Food


Everyone is eager to share their family recipes or try new ones during the holiday season. This means constant homemade cookies and spectacular dinners all month long!


4. The movies.

ABC Family's 25 Days of Christmas is arguably the greatest televised event of the year.


5. Starbucks' red holiday cups!


If you're a coffee addict like me, you'll understand the unexplainable joy you feel when you buy your first red cup drink of the season. Not only does the drink taste delicious, but the color really goes well with the whole "Christmas aesthetic."


6. The mood.

It takes an extra amount of effort to feel down during the holidays. Nearly everyone and everything is in the Christmas spirit and it's hard to resist smiling every time you pass someone reppin' their ugly holiday sweaters.


7. Family time.

The holidays mean spending time with the people who mean the most to you. College kids come home to spend time with friends and many families travel long-distance for the holidays.


8. Giving back.

The holiday season is the perfect time to give back to your community. Whether it's through charity work or simply through the gifting process, there are plenty of ways to make people smile at this time of year.


9. The child-like feeling.

No matter how old you get, Christmas always brings out the child in you. Baking Rudolph-shaped sugar cookies doesn't seem as childish and there is no end to the amount of cartoons you can watch. It is such a freeing feeling and allows you to enjoy the season with little worries and endless smiles.


10. The ability to start over.

As sad as it is, the Christmas season does eventually come to an end. But with its end comes the beginning of a new year. Whether or not you stick to your New Year's resolutions, the start of a new year means a fresh start. There's nothing better than waking up on January 1st and knowing that you have an entire year to change something that made you unhappy in the previous.

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