The best month of the year has arrived. The semester is coming to a close, snow starts to flurry down, and everybody is in a cheerful mood because the holidays are right around the corner. Thanksgiving celebrations have dwindled down, and it's officially the most wonderful time of the year.

1. Radio stations are playing Christmas music, literally 24/7.

2. Every town center and house is decorated with strung lights and Christmas trees.

3. Pop-up Christmas tree sellers are starting to appear around town.

4. Snow begins to flurry its way out of the sky.

5. Every commercial is advertising a deal for the holidays.

6. Candy canes are constantly out of stock in stores.

7. Christmas cards from families you haven't spoken to all year start to fill your mailbox.

8. Baking is the new weekend activity.

9. ABC Family's 25 Days of Christmas is the only thing watched on TV.

10. The line for Santa Claus at the mall is longer than the Black Friday lines.

11. Every weekend is booked with Yankee Swaps and holiday parties.

12. You can't step into a store without knowing at least one other person still doing their holiday shopping.

13. Facebook feeds are overflowing with photos of lit-up Christmas trees.

14. Twitter accounts post a countdown to Christmas. Daily.

15. Lines at all stores are impossibly long, especially on weekends.

16. Holiday musicals are at every high school, theater, and church.

17. Fireplaces are lit nearly every night.

18. You can't drive around town without seeing a tree on top of a car.

19. Churches have mangers set up, showing the true meaning of the holiday.

20. Hot chocolate sales are through the roof.

21. Christmas carols are constantly stuck in your head.

22. "Merry Christmas!" is the common greeting.

23. Gingerbread houses are the newest centerpieces.

24. Weather forecasts are checked constantly, in hopes of a white Christmas.

25. Families and friends are brought together to celebrate in happiness.