Starting in November and continuing through the month of December has to be my favorite holiday season. I absolutely love everything that is Thanksgiving and Christmas. Yes, family can be challenging, but at least there is good food and something magical in the air.

1. You watch "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" religiously.

Charlie Brown is absolutely essential to enjoying this holiday. It is not Thanksgiving without Charlie Brown.

2. Thanksgiving starts November first.

Contrary to popular belief, Thanksgiving is not one day but rather the entire month of November leading up to the day.

3. The grocery trip before Thanksgiving is almost as exciting as the food itself.

There is an odd satisfaction that comes from the buying of Thanksgiving food ingredients. Cranberries, turkey, potatoes, it's all so festive.

4. You want to throw a fit when people say we need to skip from Halloween to Christmas.

This year especially I have conversed with so many people who want Christmas now. They started in on their Christmas music the day after Halloween, despite the fact that it was 70 degrees outside, *cough* my roommate.

5. You get overly excited about decorations.

You light the cinnamon apple candles, position the gourds and acorns on the dining table and hang Autumnal wreaths on doors.

Thanksgiving is a holiday that often gets passed by, but it may just be the best, in my opinion. Go forth and embrace this Thanksgiving season.