As a kid, my Christmas wish list was seemingly endless. I'd start making it before Thanksgiving and mail it to Santa within the first few of December. The truth is, as I've gotten older, I've gotten less excited about the presents and more excited about the presence. Christmas was my favorite holiday because of the presents (let's be real, as a kid, that's the best part). Now, Christmas is still my favorite holiday but for different reasons. Here are just 6 of the reasons Christmas is the absolute best:
Family
As a college student, I was more excited to come home than for Christmas. I'm excited to see my family because that's the one and only constant in life, especially as everything else is changing.
Friends
I haven't seen most of my friends since the summer so I looked forward to seeing them and hearing about all their different experiences at the schools they went to.
The Lights
In San Diego, we have a street that goes all out with the Christmas lights. There's something about the lights that always makes me smile.
The Smell of Christmas Trees
I walked in my house and instantly smelled the Christmas tree. One of the best scents that just makes Christmastime all the more wonderful.
Christmas Music
I've been listening to Christmas music since before Halloween, so it's nice to be able to listen to it in the "right" month. But let's be honest, Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" is a hit anytime of year.
The Spirit
It seems like everyone is in a better mood over the holidays and you can feel the energy. There's definitely some magic in the air around this time of year.
