Once November rolls around, I don’t know about you, but I start the countdown to Thanksgiving. Why do I start this countdown? Because Thanksgiving means food, family, and most importantly, the day after Thanksgiving it is socially acceptable to start listening to Christmas music! Here is a list of reasons why you should be excited for the kickoff to the holiday season:
1. Pumpkin, and then peppermint everything
As soon as November rolls around, Pumpkin seems to be the flavor of everything. Pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin muffins, and pumpkin cookies. The trend has even spread to unconventional items such as toothpaste. And once December approaches, the pumpkin slowly transforms into peppermint.
2. Candles
From pine tree to cinnamon bun and apple to vanilla, scented candles are the best around the holidays.
3. Cookie decorating
Decorating sugar cookies is a December necessity. Decorate some cookies while listening to your favorite Christmas carol!
4. Lights, lights, and more lights
Take some time to appreciate the tacky, elaborate, and extravagant lights, because they only come around once a year. Give in to the decor and light up your neighborhood.
5. Elf
If you haven’t watched Elf at least 3 times in the month of December, you have not had a successful holiday season. Elf is always a crowd pleaser and mood booster, especially when you are looking to get in the holiday spirit! So sit back, grab the world’s best cup of hot chocolate (or coffee as Buddy would say), and enjoy some quality cinematography.
6. Family time
During the holidays you spend long amounts of time with your family. This means you argue with your siblings a little extra, but you are making memories that will last longer than the scratch your sister gave you. Appreciate this time with your family and use it as a time to laugh, tell stories, and bond.
7. 25 Days of Christmas on ABC Family
These 25 days are the best consecutive 25 days of the year. Settle down with your friends and family and prepare yourself for the longest and best movie marathon.
8. Opening presents
Of course, everybody loves opening up a present around the holidays. But the best is watching someone open a present you gave them, and seeing the joy on their face.
9. Christmas music
Anyone who celebrates Christmas undoubtedly owns or has listened to Michael Buble’s Christmas album. From his rendition of “White Christmas” to his cover of “Winter Wonderland”, Buble will get you in the holiday mood.
10. The holiday spirit
The holidays bring out the spirit in all of us, so go out and spread the holiday cheer this year!