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25 Things Every College Student Is Thankful For

From sweaters to sleeping in.

Aly Kruger
Nov 29, 2016
Grove City College
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With Thanksgiving in the review mirror, Christmas looms like the light at the end of the tunnel after a crazy year and no shortage of events or work. But we're almost done! SO CLOSE. While it's important to be thankful during Thanksgiving, and always, paying attention to that feeling pf gratitude spread to Christmas and winter. Here are 25 things to be thankful for as we near the end of 2016 and the blissful Christmas season.

1. Winter is coming! Snowflakes and crisp air, hello!

2. Family! Mom and Dad never looked better.

3. Friends! Enjoy hot cocoa and have ugly sweater parties with the best!

4. Food! As if we needed reminding.

5. Good tunes! Nothing like Michael Buble to get in the spirit.

6. Holiday and Christmas movies! Elf? Miracle on 34th Street? Yes please.

7. Hallmark channel. Shout out to Andrew Walker and Lacey Chabert.

8. Christmas trees! Nothing like a little pine smell.

9. Lights in windows! It is literally lit.

10. Pets in Christmas sweaters! So cute!

11. Christmas sweaters. They are truly something special.

12. Christmas songs. Cue Buble and get the Egg Nog!

13. December! Really, the whole month is budding excitement!

14. Cocoa! See #3 and make yourself a cup! Peppermint, marshmallows or naw? It's up to you!

15. Fun gloves. I mean, who isn't thankful for that?

16. Scarves! They really do so much for us.

17. Cookies! Sugar, ginger snaps, chocolate, peppermint, anything!

18. Candy Canes! Whether you eat them or hang them, they're sure to please!

19. Mistletoe! For those relatives who don't seem to need it.

20. Wrapping paper! Nothing says "merry" like some cheerful paper!

21. Wreaths! Hang one on your door with cheer!

22. Black Friday! Shop til you drop! Just don't overdo it!

23. Cyber Monday! From the comfort of your couch! But some presents while you're at it.

24. No school! Need I say more? Breathe and stretch, kid.

25. Snow!!! Go play, ski, build, whatever. Shed some pow or watch it from the fireplace.

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