As humanity, we are divided around this time of year. When is it acceptable to play Christmas music? When is it okay to start making hot cocoa? When is the switch from pumpkin spice to peppermint?
All of these questions have divided us right before the holidays. I'm going to have to take the side of let's start the holiday spirit now. I mean, who can it hurt? It makes me happy and in a better mood automatically when I think of the holidays being so soon.
It's not that I'm completely forgetting about Thanksgiving, because trust me, I love food as much as the next person. However, now we forget about the history of Thanksgiving and just stuff our faces until we fall into a food coma and take one big long nap. Christmas is so much more than that!
It still has the family feel, along with good food, plus great music, great holiday drinks and cozy fireplaces. Have you ever heard a hit Thanksgiving song? I didn't think so.
Starting November 1st, Starbucks is coming out with their peppermint and winter drinks and I'm ready as ever. Hate me for it, go ahead. I'm the person that will blast "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" after the spooky month of October is done.
It puts people in a good mood so why not? It makes me determined to finish my college classes, so I can go home. Since home, for me, is a tad bit away from my university, the holidays remind me how great my hometown is and how much I miss it, especially when it's decorated with twinkling lights and ribbons everywhere.
Bring on the cold because I'm ready for all the good that comes along with it. I'm not the biggest fan of the weather, but that means cozy blankets, sitting by the fire, opening presents, being with family and close friends, and decorating.
There's just something magical that happens when you go home for the holidays. No matter how or what you're celebrating, you're back in your hometown with your family, and there's no place you'd rather be (until you get bored and want to go back to college).
For all of the haters who don't like listening to Christmas music until after Thanksgiving, you should like hearing it because it's the best time of the year and you're missing out on an extra month of joy.
