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5 of the Best Things About Christmas

Christmas is magical.

Courtney Green
Dec 05, 2016
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Christmas Time

It's the most wonderful time of the year.

Finals may be gearing up, but the Christmas cheer is growing even more evident on campus. There's nothing better than watching people cry over their finals, while softly singing Christmas carols. Here's my list of some of my favorite things about this time of year.

1. FoOoOoOod

There's nothing better than an excuse to chow down on some good food during Christmas, and no one can make you regret it... because it's Christmas. You have every excuse to eat as much as you want.

2. Christmas Carols

No one can be a Grinch while singing Jingle Bells. I literally have been singing Christmas songs since Thanksgiving.

3. Decorations

What's better than having an excuse to stop studying for finals and start decorating for Christmas? Of course you need to put up a Christmas tree!

4. Helping Others

My favorite thing about Christmas is that everyone spends a large majority of their time helping others. It's such magical time where people just feel more called to help others.

5. Santa Claus

Santa Claus is literally one of the best things about Christmas. He just brings so much joy.

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