The holidays are one of the best times of the year for almost everyone across the globe. We get to snuggle up with our families, catch up on our sleep schedules, look forward to a new beginning in the new year, and everything else in between. I think we take the best parts of the holidays for granted, which usually are the little details that we do not recognize at first. I wanted to take some time to remind everyone of these little details that we miss, so that this holiday season we can not only acknowledge them, but also show gratitude towards them.

1. Family Time

Now everyone's family is a little extra to say the least, but come on. You just can't help but love them and all of their weirdness. You would be bored out of your mind if your family did not have the personality and corkiness that they have today, so be grateful. Go around and tell every family member how much you love them this holiday season. I'm sure that they want or need to hear that more than you know.

2. Your Mom's Cooking

Okay I think we can all agree that your mom's (or dad's) cooking is the best thing to happen on this planet. Just the thought of a home cooked feast brings water to your mouth. Thankfully this is one of the wonderful pleasures of the holidays. Show some gratitude to the chef this year because I bet he or she does not fully understand the greatness of their cooking.

3. SLEEP

If there is one thing in this world that everyone will always need more of, it's sleep. Personally speaking, I am a second year college student that has forever said goodbye to a normal sleep schedule, so when winter break rolls around I take full advantage of sleep. Also if you are a college student then that means the holidays also allow you to sleep in your own bed.

4. Holiday Parties

We all go to them and we all love them. Rather it be your basic tacky christmas sweater party or a New Years Eve Ball, we can all agree that holiday parties are the best. They are that little "pick-me-up" that gets everyone in the holiday spirit. You are surrounded by vibrant people who you most likely love and care about, and the food is always da bomb. If the holidays tend to make you gloomy I highly recommend to go to as many holiday events as possible because they will certainly bring you some holiday cheer. If you feel like you will feel lonely in a room full of people, bring a date! There should be no reason for you to not enjoy the happiness that holiday parties can bring.

5. Presents, Presents, & More Presents

Presents are hands down one of the best parts of the holidays, and something we can all show a lot of gratitude for. For me, I enjoy the giving much more than receiving. There is just something about walking through the mall and finding that perfect gift for someone, and then you can hardly wait to see their face on Christmas morning when they open up your present. Giving is one of the most priceless, rewarding acts we as humans can do for one another, so get out and give this holiday season. Give to more than just your family and loved ones because there are plenty of people in this world who do not have the opportunity of having a Christmas filled with presents and love, but you can change that. Also, receiving can bring a lot of joy as well to us because we can finally stock up on the necessities we need. Rather it be toothpaste to new underwear, we all have the basic essentials we need more of.

All in all the holiday season should always be a time we look forward to because it brings so much more than just these five things listed. It is a time to congregate as communities or with our loved ones and do something special for one another or for people who need it more. Make this holiday season count and get out there people! Give back to others, show gratitude, go have too much egg nog at the christmas party you've always wanted to attend but could never find the time, but overall enjoy this time that we have together. I hope that everyone can have as much joy and appreciation that this little boy had when he found an avocado to be one of his presents. Happy Holidays!