Christmas is one of the greatest times of the year. The holiday season has so much to offer everyone. I've compiled a list of 12 of my favorite things about Christmas.

1. Christmas music, need I say more?

Mix 92.9 plays only Christmas music starting the day after Thanksgiving- what could be better?!

2. The food.

Christmas brings so much joy and happiness to my stomach. Spending endless hours in the kitchen making every type of cookie is one of my favorite things.

3. The joy.

Everyone seems to be in a better mood over this holiday.

4. Gift giving.

If you are like me, you go bankrupt after getting every single person you know a Christmas gift.

5. Receiving gifts.

Let's face it: we are selfish human beings who love to open presents.

6. Snow days.

Coming from a place that begs to hear the bird's song of a snow day, they are greatly needed. The moment when you wake up at 8 am on a day you should have had school, is a wonderful feeling. We don't do the snow dance and flush ice down the toilet in our inside out and backward pajamas for nothing!

7. Family.

Getting the chance to catch up with family and best friends make sitting in a freezing car while you wait for a small wave of heat worth it. Not to mention, taking the annual Christmas portrait with your family.

8. Leftovers.

You know you love it as much as you did last month at Thanksgiving.

9. Lights.

There is nothing like paying $30 to drive under twinkly Christmas lights to make your day so bright that it outshines your wallet's sobs.

10. Christmas parties.

Come on now, who doesn't love a game of Dirty Santa?!

11. Christmas movies on Hallmark, Lifetime, and Freeform.

There is nothing better than curling up under a blanket with your dog and a cup of hot chocolate and watching cheesy Christmas movies.

12. The biggest birthday of all.

At the end of the day, Christmas is about celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. The presents may be nice, but our Savior is forever.