In just a little over a month we will see another holiday. Halloween! To some people that is their favorite holiday because of all the costumes, candy, haunted houses and scary movie. On the other hand, Halloween to some is just that, Halloween. It means very little to them. Everyone has their favorite holiday and why they choose that specific one. I, on the other hand have multiple holidays that I think are great! Thanksgiving and Christmas are in a tie for being the most favorite holiday of mine! Thinking of the holiday's coming up it made think just as to why they are the best.
1. Family Gathering
Anytime a holiday comes around we all know that one way or another we will see either all of our family or most of them. It brings us together and allows us to enjoy each others company. Whether theres a football game or a Christmas movie on (depending on the holiday) family time is always special. Sometimes the family that does come to holiday gatherings, are family we may or may not have seen in quite some time. That is special time to catch up with one another and eat a great home cooked meal!
2. Food
Speaking of a great home cooked meal, who could forget about the awesome food that comes with the holidays as well! Whether mama cooked it or grandma cooked it, you know it's going to be good because they cooked all morning long in the hot kitchen preparing for the festivities that lay ahead!
3. The atmosphere
Anywhere you go during the holiday season you are prone to see many advertisements. It could be about sales, food, shows or events going on in the community. That alone makes me excited because you only get to see those once a year and when they are out, you tend to want to stare and take in the sights. Also, if its Christmas time (I act like Buddy the Elf every year) and you get excited like I do, then seeing Christmas lights fills your heart with wonder! Nothing like driving down the road and getting to see a little glimpse of someone who enjoys that holiday as much as you (which I'm sure I go a little overboard.)
4. It's a stress relief
All year we work long hours, over time hours and for some not enough hours but, at the end of the day we still put in time at a job that supports us. Without that job we probably wouldn't have a roof over our heads. Anyways, the holidays give those workers time to relax and regroup. It lets them have some breathing room so that they can go back to work after the holidays feeling rested (hopefully) and ready for the new year to start.
5. Music
Oh boy, did I mention how much Christmas music puts me in the best mood? Well truth be told, I listen to Christmas music all year round! There's just something about Mariah Carey and her classic hit, "All I Want for Christmas Is You" that cheers you up no matter the season! That song along with many others are just another favorite when it comes to the holidays.
