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20 Reasons To Celebrate November

A new month means new opportunity and lots of pretty leaves.

Emalee Crosser
Nov 08, 2015
University of Kansas
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20 Reasons To Celebrate November

With the passing of October and the excitement of Halloween just behind us, it's now November! November rocks and deserves to be celebrated. It is a month full of festivity and anticipation, with so much to look forward to. Here are just a few things to get excited about.

1. Thanksgiving is right around the corner!

You're beyond ready to kick back and relax. This also means food, I mean, family time.

2. Once again, the Thanksgiving meal -- it's very important.

Mashed potatoes, ham, turkey, pie..try not to drool.

3. Football season!

Get your fantasy football draft picks ready - it's going to be a great season.

4. With Thanksgiving, comes Black Friday.

You know what that means: being trampled.

5. It is now appropriate to listen to Christmas music.

Michael Bublé and Josh Groban and Mariah Carey, need I say more?

6. Not only is it now socially acceptable to listen to Christmas music, but this also means that Christmas shopping, eggnog drinking, present wrapping and cheer-spreading is in order.

7. The weather!

The air is beautifully crisp. Goodbye humidity.

8. The trees are changing to vibrant colors more rapidly than ever.

Enjoy the beautiful autumn shades of the leaves in person and on every Instagram photo between now and the first snow.

9. Warm drinks.

There's nothing like holding a cup of coffee or tea on a brisk day.

10. Baking.

It's just more fun in the fall.

11. Seasonal delicacies galore!

Say hello to peppermint, gingerbread, and cinnamon spices.

12. Pumpkin everything.

Yes please.

13. Fall fashion!

It's now time to break out the boots, flannels, comfy scarves, fuzzy socks, thick sweaters, and cozy blankets.

14. Cool nights mean better sleeps.

It's going to be a lot harder to get out of bed in the morning, but it's worth it.

15. Cuddle season.

16. Perfect time for a walk or a run outside.

You can enjoy your workout without getting too sweaty!

17. Bonfires and s'mores.

18. It's officially no shave November.

You can decide for yourself whether or not you want to participate in this one.

19. Holiday movie watching.

20. It's a new month and a new opportunity to set goals.

It's a chance to be better and to do better than the last month, and every month before.

Enjoy fall!

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