If you're like me, you've been preparing for the Christmas season since the day after Halloween. But of course there's those people who say "What's your rush? There's still Thanksgiving?" Thanksgiving is great and all, but seriously, Christmas is where all of my hype belongs, and here's why:
1. The music
What Thanksgiving music is out there? Maybe a handful of good ones. What Christmas music is out there? Too much to imagine. Christmas music is annoying to some, but to many it's the #1 thing that can get someone into the cheery Christmas mood and make them want to throw some tinsel on that tree.
2. Stories
The story of Thanksgiving is nice, with the Native Americans and the Pilgrims sharing a feast together to make peace. But it's entirely overdone. And to some who studies history like me, it's a slight silver lining in all the turmoil there really was between the two groups (but we won't dive into that). The story of Christmas is twenty times more heartwarming! Even if you're someone who is not religious and doesn't believe in God and Jesus, it's still a story that will never get old. The story of Christ's birth is one that is passed down and will never die off or get old.
3. Movies
Again, what Thanksgiving movies are there? Not many. What Christmas movies are out there? A boatload of amazing ones that are too good not to love. Whether you're into the cheesy, always happy ending Hallmark movies or if you're like me and enjoy the classics like "It's A Wonderful Life" or "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer." Heck, even if you're into horror movies, there's Krampus.
4. The breaks
For college kids, Thanksgiving break is nice, but it comes with a few catches. Professors know you have a lot of time on your hands, so they WILL assign homework to be due right when you get back, so it's not really a "break" sometimes. Also, right when you get back, final season is upon you, and it's nonstop stress for a few weeks. During Christmas break, the semester is over, there's no homework, no finals. All that's left is looking forward to a brand new semester.
5. Decorations
For Thanksgiving, you can put some fall colors around and maybe some stuffed turkey toys, but there's not much. Christmas: forget about it. It's almost a sport. Not only is it exciting, but it's one of the most beautiful sights you'll see all year. A great date idea is just driving around the neighborhood and looking at all the lights.
6. Gifts
Now while the immediate thought with this is about receiving presents, although that's pretty nice, nothing compares to giving. I have a huge family, and nothing fills my heart more than giving my brothers and cousins their gifts on Christmas day. Plus, the shopping deals during this season are unbelievable.
7. Overall mood
Thanksgiving is a great time with the family, don't get me wrong, but with Christmas, every little thing that I mentioned here adds together to make "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year"!
