Most people really love Christmastime. They might not be huge fans of the crowds, or the advertisements, or the fact that everything is snowflakes and holly on Nov. 1, but they still really do enjoy Christmas.

But there are the others: the outliers, like me, who think that Christmas is the absolute best time of the year. Shopping for friends and family begins as early as possible, and the halls are decked way before most people think it's socially appropriate. Those are the people I belong to. We take this holiday to mean more than the commercialization and sales, but as a real time to show people how much you care about them and how much you enjoy having them around. It's the one time a year your whole family makes an extra effort to be together, and you're always surrounded by the people who matter most to you. This is how you know that Christmas is your time.

1. Decorating your house, apartment, or dorm is something that brings you great joy and excitement. Just being able to get the neatly organized boxes of ornaments from the basement makes you happy.

2. You may be a slight perfectionist when it comes to said decorating.

3. You find it next to impossible to get your squad to take the perfect Christmas card picture.

4. You started compiling a gift list back in October. It bugs you to no end when friends and family refuse you tell you what they want.

5. And it frustrates you to no end when you can't find the perfect gift for someone.

6. You are the go-to gift wrapper for your family. (You should really start charging for this.)

7. If you're not hosting a Tacky Christmas Sweater Party, you're attending multiple. (Where else are you going to show off those gems?)

8. Caroling is an absolute must.

9. Christmas music fills your soul with joy.

10. You know at least one person who owns a Santa suit.

11. Speaking of Santa, you two are really tight, and you can't wait for him to make a visit.

12. You won't let anything ruin your Christmas spirit. NOTHING will stand in the way of you and the best holiday of the year.

13. You truly do love being surrounded by your friends and family for the entire holiday season. No matter how dysfunctional, there's no one you'd rather spend the holidays with.