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10 Reasons Why Christmas is Still The Best

It may have lost some hype, but you have to admit that it's still awesome in so many ways.

Erin Regan

Dec 25, 2016

Hempstead, New York

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10 Reasons Why Christmas is Still The Best

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Now that I'm older Christmas may not be as exciting as it used to be and honestly it doesn't even feel like Christmas time to me, but that doesn't mean it's not still awesome and great in other ways. I've complied a list as to how Christmas is still great to me, i hope that many of you can agree.

1. As college kids we have off for a month

I mean honestly what's better then that? It's all about relaxing and enjoying yourself after killing yourself during finals.

2. Snuggling and watching Christmas movies

Perfect way to relax and get in the Christmas spirit whether with a significant other or family/friends. Don't forget to settle down with a blanket and some hot chocolate!

3. It's the biggest excuse to see family.

I know i don't see my family as much as I'd like too and Christmas is a great reason to see each other and do fun things.

4. There is so much great food

I don't know about you but there is almost nothing better than food.

5. Giving is almost better then receiving

Now that gifts probably aren't as exciting because we no longer get them from Santa, there's a different form of excitement. You get excited to give someone that perfect gift you bought them, and the look on his/her face when they recieve that perfect gift is so fulfilling.

6. Having the most fun family

This is a personal one, but I believe I have a really fun family, especially on Christmas. All my friends come over after their Christmas' are over and we stay up and jam to music and play board games until 2 am and there's nothing greater than having everyone together.

7. It's a joyous occasion

There is definitely a such thing as holiday spirit. Except for maybe retail, everyone seems to be really happy around Christmas and it definitely spreads.

8. It's the season of giving

Since it's the time of giving, people get a sense of happiness from putting a smile on someone else's face. Perhaps to someone they know or to the needy, and it's really such an amazing feeling. It's the perfect push to get out and help people.

9. Christmas songs are awesome

You know when they don't get too overplayed

10. Christmas cookies

Baking great way to get into the holiday spirit and spend quality time with family/friends.

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10 Reasons Why Christmas is Still The Best

It may have lost some hype, but you have to admit that it's still awesome in so many ways.

1. As college kids we have off for a month

2. Snuggling and watching Christmas movies

3. It's the biggest excuse to see family.

4. There is so much great food

5. Giving is almost better then receiving

6. Having the most fun family

7. It's a joyous occasion

8. It's the season of giving

9. Christmas songs are awesome

10. Christmas cookies

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All names should be "unisex names."

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2. Appointments usually accompany weird looks.

3. Introducing yourself to someone is never without a hitch.

4. You’ve probably thought about changing your name.

5. You’re often asked why you have the name you do.

6. You get excited when you meet someone of your gender with your name.

7. You feel awkward when you meet someone of the opposite gender with your name.

8. You’ve had someone say to you, “I knew a [your name], but they were [your opposite gender].”

9. You’ve heard a bad joke/pick-up line or two about your name before.

10. People are surprised when they see you.

11. You’re extra sensitive to other unique or unisex names.

12. You’ve fought with your parents about it.

13. All things considered, you’re happy your name makes you unique.

You know that all of these things apply to you. You'll just never tell.

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1. At least I can't lose you in a crowd!

2. Oh my goodness your skin is like glow-in-the-dark.

3. Can't you just get fake tan?

4. Do you tan or just burn?

5. Your kids are going to look like Casper the Friendly Ghost!

6. *holds arm against your arm* Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. *holds pale arm against another pale arm* Aw, at least you're darker than her!

8. I laid out by the pool almost every day over break!

9. I haven't used sunscreen since I was, like, five.

10. *adjusts selfie lighting to their face* Oops, where'd you go??

11. *after working out* Your face is SO red!

12. *wears white* Look! You're all one color!

13. You need to get some sun.

14. Aren't you excited for summer?

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4. Taking a million 0 credit classes:

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7. Knowing that there's always that one professor during juries:

8. The oh-so-attractive band/choir uniforms:

9. Realizing that a college campus is maybe not the best atmosphere to finish your latest composition:

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11. When people think finals week is a breeze for you.

12. When you're drowning in the stress that comes with 18+ credits (and not to mention all those 0 credit classes) and people ask you how you are:

13. When it all comes down to it, though, you know that at the end of the day, music is your passion:

Because you need it in your life.

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6. holds arm against your arm Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. holds pale arm against another pale arm Aw, at least you're darker than her!

10. adjusts selfie lighting to their face Oops, where'd you go??

11. after working out Your face is SO red!

12. wears white Look! You're all one color!