Ah, it's that time of year again. The leaves have changed and are falling off the trees, more and more people are breaking out their Ugg's and oversized sweaters, and what seemed to be in the blink of an eye, stores across the country have exchanged their Halloween merchandise to bring out the holiday items long before Halloween had even arrived.
To many, this crosses a somewhat controversial line. But, to a very special group of people, this is the most anticipated transition of the year. Think you may be one of these jolly people? Here are 15 signs proving that Christmas is the #1 holiday on the calendar, and #1 in your heart.
1. You start listening to Christmas music before the "appropriate" date.
Someone please inform me when getting into the holiday spirit before Thanksgiving became a crime. Society has some pretty dumb standards... this is the problem with America.
2. You know every lyric to every Christmas song ever created.
Some people can recite the Presidents of the United States in order, others are incredibly athletic and might possibly be demigods, and there are those who are just Google in human form. We all have our talents. Let me belt out mine.
3. You get way too excited when you see that stores are trading out the fall items for the holiday decor.
4. You buy all different kinds of soaps, lotions, and candles so that every room can smell like the epiphany of Christmas cheer.
Next time I go into Bath and Body Works, I'll be looking at what the ingredients are in this stuff. I'm expecting to see some sugar plum juice, elf sweat, first snow fall concentrate, Christmas tree sap imported from the North Pole and the hopes and dreams of children. This is next-level Christmas celebration.
5. An entire day is dedicated for holiday decorating, and holiday decorating ONLY.
Much like how the great Roman Empire wasn't built in a day, decorating for Christmas isn't going to take up a few hours, but an entire day. The only reason why I would leave the house during this time is if I need to get more christmas lights and boughs of holly to deck my halls.
6. And an entire day is dedicated for Christmas baking, and Christmas baking ONLY.
Baking for the holidays is an observed event all on its own. Can you really bake holiday goodies without the right jolly atmosphere? Everyone knows it's necessary to first decorate the house, then you can do all the baking while listening to any Now That's What I Call Christmas album volume that you desire.
7. These said holiday treats become your main source of nutrition for the next month (or two).
One of the best parts of the holidays is that everyone feels the liberating freedom to eat as many different types of holiday goodies and Christmas cookies as humanly possible. Your holiday season bod is thankful for those extra layers.
8. You live and breathe for Starbucks' holiday drinks/Christmastime in a hot, maybe a little bit overpriced, but nonetheless delicious, liquid form.
The return of the Caramel Brûlée Latte, Chestnut Praline Latte, Gingerbread Latte, and Peppermint Mocha (or the skinny version if you're into that sort of thing) should really become a holiday in itself. Yeah, just take my money already, Starbs. I'll accept the L ahead of time and won't feel too guilty about it.
9. You make it a top priority to watch every day of the 25 Days of Christmas movie marathon on ABC Family.
If you end up having a hard time getting a hold of me between the dates of December 1st and December 25th, you'll be able to find me in my basement, wearing a matching holiday pajama set with fuzzy socks, sipping on my Peppermint Mocha, and watching some Christmas movie classics.
10. When you meet someone who shares the same love for Christmas, you connect on a spiritual level.
Hold on to these special people. They know what the most important things in life really are. Bless their souls.
11. You respect others' opinions if Christmas isn't their favorite holiday, but they're still wrong.
Do you hate puppies too? I'm sorry, but I'm just incapable of understanding how this is even possible. You might as well just change your name to Ebenezer Scrooge or Mr. Grinch.
12. The Christmas wish list is always in the back of your mind when you're shopping.
It's amazing how shopping in virtually any store can spark an idea. For example, you're shopping in the cooking ware isle, and you see a colander. You use a colander to drain pasta. Pasta originates from Italy. You really want a pair of Italian leather loafers. Add it to the list.
13. You're willing to suffer the cold winter weather as long as you have a White Christmas.
There's something about looking out and seeing the white snow glistening under the colorful Christmas lights that's so magical. If that means that I would have to endure a blizzard and below freezing temperatures, then so be it.
14. No matter where the relationship stands, you look forward to spending time with your family.
There's nothing like reminiscing about past Christmases and creating new memories with your loved ones. Cherishing the time you have with your family shouldn't be subjected to only the holidays, but the environment makes it extra special.
15. You can't help but look forward to Christmas next year.
Some people will admit it, others won't, but we all know that the day after Christmas you begin thinking about next year already. See ya next year Christmas, you will be missed dearly.
