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The Holiday Season As Told By 'Parks And Recreation'

"Jingle Bell, Jingle Yay, Jingle Good for you"

Alison Houghton

Nov 16, 2015

Rider University

The Holiday Season As Told By 'Parks And Recreation'

TV Ate My Wardrobe

It's finally here, the holidays—it's time for red cups at Starbucks, the 25 Days of Christmas, and ugly sweaters! The holidays are probably some of the best time of the year, filled with tasty foods, comfy sweaters, and weather that encourages you to stay in and watch Netflix. Who better to help bring in the holiday spirit than the cast of "Parks and Rec?" Because even Jerry gets in the holiday spirit - It's the best time of the year!

When ABC Family announces it's 25 Days of Christmas lineup.

Five showings of "Elf"? Yes, please.

When Starbucks red cups make an appearance at your local store.

Everything tastes better out of a red cup, amiright?

Trying to get through the crowds of people to buy presents on Black Friday.

Immediately regretting waking up for this as soon as you enter the parking lot. No discounted iPhone case is worth being elbowed in the face five times by an angry mom hyped up on coffee.

When someone says they don't like the holidays.

When it's finally December 1st.

But don't act like you haven't been singing Christmas songs since November 1st.

The struggle of trying to look cute while it's 13 degrees outside and wearing Ugly Sweaters.

"This oversized and patterned men's sweater looks great on me!" Said no one ever.

When someone talks about how offensive the Starbucks Holiday cups are.

Let me drink my Christmas blend and live my life in peace!

When the weather gets colder.

It's perfect snuggle weather!

When there's a million and one types of good food lying around your house.

Nom Nom Nom to allll the tasty treats.

When you eat all the million and one types of good food lying around your house in one day.

Elastic waistband pants foh' daaaays.

When you should be buying presents for your family and friends but you start buying stuff for yourself.

~TREAT. YO. SELF.~

When someone buys you a gift you didn't really want but you act happy anyways.

Thanks for the pair of running socks, I really needed another pair considering you just bought me some for my birthday and for the holidays last year!

When you remember you still have to study for finals even when you want to be out frolicking in a winter wonderland.

Time to drop out and become an elf.

When you're home for winter break and your family starts asking you questions about your future.

Let me eat my five pounds of mashed potatoes in peace, Grandma.

Here's to a happy Holiday Season!

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