We are only a few days into the month of November, and the holiday season has begun. I have already started listening to my Christmas playlist and have found myself singing, “it’s the holiday season” in my spare time. I am nearly done with my Christmas shopping and am anxiously awaiting the day I get to put up my Christmas decorations. (If we’re being honest, I already have a Santa figurine happily sitting on my desk.)

I admit, I am excited for Thanksgiving and stuffing my face full of my grandmother’s cooking. But that does not change the fact that the first of November constitutes the beginning of the best time of the year - Christmas season. The worst part about living in Ohio is that my hometown is expecting snow this Saturday, while here in Ohio, it’s a balmy sixty degrees. I can’t stand it. Bring on the ugly Christmas sweaters and winter parkas. I actually wouldn’t even mind shoveling some snow right now… if you can believe it.

I am ready for holiday candles and little white snowflakes and Christmas wreaths on every door. I am ready snow covered houses with little lit-up candles in every window. I am ready to decorate my Christmas tree and read Christmas stories by the fire - except there is no fireplace here in college, and I’m probably not allowed to have a Christmas tree.

Bring on ABC Family’s - Freeform? - 25 Days of Christmas and hot cocoa and peppermint bark. Bring on Christmas letters and circling what you want in your favorite store’s catalog. I am so ready for stockings filled to the brim and presents under the tree. I am so ready for DIY ornaments and kisses under the mistletoe. Everybody should be Christmas caroling and wrapping presents in their signature gift wrap. Get in the spirit, because Santa is coming! It is never too early to start the celebrating of the greatest holiday of the year. Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays!