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7 Things Guaranteed To Get You Into The Christmas Spirit

The holidays are finally here, and here are just a few things that will get you ready for them.

Ashley Oldham
Nov 27, 2017
University of North Carolina
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Thanksgiving may have ended, but the holiday season has only just begun, and with Christmas (and finals) finally upon us, here are a few things guaranteed to get you into the holiday spirit.

1. Hallmark Christmas Movies

I can't lie, I watched a good ten Hallmark Christmas movies over Thanksgiving break, and I definitely could have watched a few more. There's just something about those adorable Christmas loves stories that put you in the best of holiday spirits.

2. Christmas Music

You know it's Christmas when they start playing holiday music on Every. Single. Radio. Station. It's just about the music out there, and as I'm writing this I'm listening to the Glee Holiday albums on Spotify (it really is the best).

3. Buying (or DIYing) Gifts

I know, I know, we're college students, and that means we probably can't afford the most expensive gifts out there, but even if we have to DIY our holiday gifts, it's still fun–and it still puts me in the holiday spirit.

4. Decorating (and decorating and decorating)

Deck the halls with boughs of holly, string up the lights and put up that Christmas tree because it's the holiday season! Whether it's decorating your home, apartment or just your dorm room, there's nothing better than covering ever visible surface with Christmas decorations.

5. Secret Santa

Last year my suite played Secret Santa, and it really is the best. It's fun, it takes your mind off of school work and it puts you in the holiday spirit even if finals are right around the corner.

6. Looking at Christmas decorations

Did someone say Christmas Town U.S.A.? Looking at Christmas lights may quite possibly be one of the best parts of the holiday season, and it really just wouldn't be the same without it.

7. Friends and family

When it comes down to it, the holidays are a time to cherish those around you–those that love you more than anything. There's nothing better than sitting by the fire and drinking hot chocolate with your best friends or watching Hallmark movies with your parents all night. The holidays are a wonderful time, and there's nothing better than spending it with the most wonderful of people.

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