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What I Like About The Holidays: From Someone Who Hates The Holidays

There are some redeemable parts of the season.

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What I Like About The Holidays: From Someone Who Hates The Holidays

As someone who has more than said that they hate the holiday season, I have to admit there are some parts that I do enjoy. I still hate Christmas music and there’s nothing cute about an ugly Christmas sweaters, but there are some things that make the holidays a little more bearable.

Starbucks’ Red Cups.

People always make such a fuss about the whole thing, but that red cup is so much better looking than the plan white one. I was a huge fan of the green cups this year. The concept of unity was amazing to me. Now if they would just decorate the cold beverage cups.

Eggnog.

Milkshakes, ice cream, frappuccinos, lattes or just the regular ole’ stuff: it doesn’t matter to me. I love eggnog so much. I would purchase it year ‘round. It’s like apple cider or pumpkin spice to me. Huge fan.

The fashion.

I’m not talking those awful decorative sweaters or your red and white suits, but I love cold weather clothing. Big, chunky scarves, comfy sweaters,leggings and boots and everything else that comes with it.

The food.

So many restaurants will serve more comfort foods. I love turkey, stuffing, noodles, potatoes, mac and cheese and everything that is good. Whether it’s in the form of a sandwich or a whole plate of comforts foods, I’m in heaven.

The lights.

As much as I hate to admit it, I love some of the decorations. I hang Christmas lights in my room all year, not to be festive, but because I appreciate the soft lighting and the twinkling strands. It’s peaceful to me.

The sales.

It’s the time for giving and all, but sometimes you have to take advantage of the sales places are running. I’m telling you right now that I did not go to Victoria’s Secret for 7/$27.50 underwear for my grandpa. Nor did I purchase Bath and Body Works candles when they were $8 for my great aunt. Nope. All mine. Treat yo’ self.

There are parts of the holiday season that I can appreciate, and it helps to keep me from acting like a complete Scrooge. So, to the things on this list. Thanks.
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