I have heard about the War on Christmas, but I beg to differ that that is the biggest issue here. Halloween was a few days ago and kids are on a sugar high, pumpkins are becoming misshapen, and Christmas tree displays are popping up everywhere, but I love it. There is nothing wrong with going straight from listening to 'This is Halloween' to 'Have a Holly Jolly Christmas'. I love Thanksgiving. I love sitting with my family, thinking about everything I am grateful for, and eating leftover turkey and cranberry sandwiches for the next week. If there were more then a few church hymns about Thanksgiving, I would probably listen to them,but there's not. For me, the rest of the year is all one big holiday. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are all one big party. By looking at Christmas deals, listening to Michael Buble, and watching cheesy Hallmark movies I am not forgetting about Thanksgiving. I think about everything I am grateful for . I think about everything that has been done for me. There is nothing wrong with celebrating all three holidays together. I do have a problem with Black Friday sales starting at six on Thanksgiving, but that's another rant all together. So don't judge me for having Christmas music playing while I am at work. Don't give me and my roommates weird looks because we have a Christmas tree up. In college you leave before December is really even half way over, and so you have to start early to get a whole month of Christmas in. By celebrating Christmas I do not forget about Thanksgiving. I won't pressure you into setting up your tree, or going to look at the Christmas candy, or watching the Santa Clause movies. But I don't want you to think that I am skipping a holiday. I can appreciate Thanksgiving and Christmas without forgetting about the other. This time of the year isn't about the music, movies, holidays, decorations, or shopping deals. It is about spending time with family. It is about being thankful for what we have and going to those who don't have it. It is about showing those we care about that we appreciate them, even though we should do it year round. The music I listen to doesn't change any of that. So next time you hear someone listening to a good, or bad, Christmas song, just remember that it doesn't mean they don't care about Thanksgiving, it only means they want to feel the Christmas spirit. Probably because this is the happiest time of year. Give back, be thankful, and drink lots of apple cider and hot chocolate. Have a good Thanksgiving, and a very merry Christmas.