Yes, I understand that it is the beginning of October. Most people at this point are starting to plan out what they are going to do for Halloween. I however, know what I am going to do for Halloween, so my main focus now is looking forward to Christmas and the holiday season. Here are five reasons why I cannot wait for Christmas.
1. I Get To Spend Time With My Family
My family lives in New York, so when I get the time to go up there and spend time with them it really is the best time of the year. It is a nice little vacation away from my life back home, where I have to worry about working and other various responsibilities that comes with being an adult.
2. 25 Days of Christmas on Freeform (ABC Family)
It doesn't matter that I am 19 years old, spending my time binge watching Christmas movies makes me so excited for the holidays. Although, let's be honest there have been times during the summer even where I was watching Christmas movies and wishing that it was closer than it is.
3. Christmas Music
I spend a lot of time starting in November and sometimes even earlier than that listening to Christmas music because it just makes me so happy. I even make Christmas music the alarm on my phone to wake me up. There is just something about Christmas music that makes everything seem so perfect and peaceful.
4. Spending Time With My Friends
Since I am a college student who chose to go away for school, spending time with my friends is a very limited thing since we all chose our own paths after graduating high school. It is always exciting to go back home and catch up with my friends from high school, some of whom I have known way before high school even started. It is always amazing to hear the different stories and struggles that we have faced and to truly see how much they have (or haven't) grown up since we graduated high school.
5. The Presents
It is not so much about getting presents, but rather giving presents. I love seeing someone's face when they get a present that they wanted or something that is sentimental or heartfelt. When I was a kid, I cared more about the material things than the concept of Christmas, which I am glad to say that I have grown out of that phase.
Christmas is a wonderful time no matter how old you are or how much money you have. When the time comes, make sure that you put your family first and not get distracted by the commercialism of Christmas.