The minute that the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade ends marks the beginning of one of the largest seasonal events of the year. Christmastime is a combination of cold weather and pure joy. Movie and TV specials occupy every channel on television. Food turns into Christmas delicacies. Going into the holiday season, you might notice these indicators that would officially let you know that the Christmas season has begun.

1. You sing Christmas songs without realizing that you are.

3. You get a little too excited about the fact that the really old Christmas specials are on TV.

4. There are amazing holiday sales!

5. Everything seems to smell more amazing.

The food and the candles are all so delicious!

6. It is totally okay to eat candy canes whenever you want.

7. Pinterest becomes overtaken by holiday DIY crafts.

8. You praise the cold weather and get excited when it finally comes (if you’re from the South).

9. All the holiday decorations make you feel giddy.

10. Holiday stress is minimized by all the seasonal excitement.

11. You get to jam out to all the awesome Christmas songs that come on the radio.

12. Christmas lights literally become the light of your life.

13. You can get hot chocolate absolutely whenever you want.

14. You get to quote Christmas classics and it is totally normal.

15. Seeing family members becomes a regular occurrence.