The holiday season has arrived, and for many of us, it means: sleeping too much, eating too much, shopping too much and maybe drinking too much. Whatever happens on your holidays, maybe you can relate to one or more of these GIFs that perfectly sum up the holidays.
1. When winter break first starts
You're finally home from university and, whether you have homework due after the break or not, you need to sleep. You consider moving to a cave where you can stay for three years and hibernate...maybe longer.
2. Having to explain, once again, that you're still single
Why are you so interested in my relationship status, mom? Nothing has changed. You'd know if it had. Still just me.
3. Talking to "that" family member you can't stand
Because they're family, they have to be at Thanksgiving dinner...and Christmas. And because it's a holiday, you don't want to be the bad egg and start anything controversial, so you just grin and bear their comments for everyone's sake.
4. Approaching the Thanksgiving feast
When the words "Time to eat" are spoken, you are euphoric. Three little words and I'm yours.
5. When you've eaten so much you can barely move, but you still want to eat more
You've officially eaten yourself into a coma, but then you remember dessert. Because you have no self-control and because everyone knows the dessert stomach is a separate organ, you have to make sure to eat at least a little something.
6. On Black Friday, you're Christmas shopping
Right after you feast, you shop. You treat yo self and everyone on your Christmas shopping list. Your bank account cries.
7. Heading out for winter break
When winter break arrives, you're out. No time for pretending you'll keep in touch. You know it's going to be radio silence.
8. Christmas with your family
Christmas with family is all about appreciating one another and eating more delicious food, all while singing Christmas carols...or at least trying to sing Christmas carols.
9. Christmas with your friends
Whether you do gift exchanges or Secret Santa or just receive a cute festive text day-of, you know they've got your back and you can celebrate Christmas together even when you're miles apart.
10. At the beginning of New Year's Eve
And for those of you who are (ahem!) of legal age, you know your New Year's celebration will be lit. It can still be lit without alcohol, too!
11. Middle of New Year's Eve party: the bartender makes eye contact with you
You're passed tipsy, but you're not hammered yet. So you keep saying "yes" when you're offered more drinks.
12. This may be you and your friends at some point
If you're celebrating with friends, you know your night will be a lot better than getting wine drunk in your bed watching Netflix. Go out, but be safe.
13. By the time dawn is here, this is you
At the end of it all, you're having a good time. And that's what's important. Everyone is enjoying life and you couldn't ask for anything more. Happy holidays.
