If you're anything like me, then Christmastime basically started the day after Halloween. However, if you're a normal person that waits until after Thanksgiving to start thinking about Christmas, then (finally) t'is the season. Turkey Day is over and, quite frankly, it's time for you to step up your Christmas game. Here are some tips and tricks to help you get on the same level as all of us Christmas fanatics this holiday season (warning: heavy sarcasm ahead).
1. Christmas sweaters everyday
If you don't have twelve Christmas sweaters for every day of Christmas, then you honestly need to get it together.
2. Peppermint EVERYTHING
I'm not just talking candy canes or peppermint mochas, I mean peppermint patterned clothing, peppermint accessories, peppermint-colored makeup and a container of crushed peppermint to use on everything you eat.
3. Christmas tunes
You are only allowed to listen to Christmas music during the holiday season. The Christmas music station is the one radio station your car should know and you better have Pentatonix on repeat while you're singing in the shower.
4. Classic Christmas movies
Let's be real, Netflix's collection of Christmas movies is just sad. So, what you need to do is drive to your nearest Target and buy out their classic Christmas movie selection. Because what is Christmas without "A Christmas Story" or "Elf"?
5. Cheesy made-for-TV Christmas movies
The movies don't stop with your blu-rays or DVDs, oh no, you also need to record every single Christmas movie that shows up on your TV guide, even if you've seen it five times already. The "25 Days of Christmas" marathon on Freeform is your life for the next month and if Lifetime isn't lighting up your recording schedule, then you're not doing it right.
6. Bells on bells on bells
If I can't hear Christmas bells ringing every time you move, then you seriously need to up your Christmas bell fashion game.
7. Gift wrap on level ten
Your gifts should look professionally wrapped. You're going to need at least twenty different kinds of gift wrap, all with different Christmas patterns. Every gift needs a bow on top, no exceptions. I don't care if it's wasteful, it's necessary.
8. Christmas cookies
You're going to need beautiful and delicious cookies of every look and flavor for your month-long holiday celebrations. Don't worry about the weight you're gaining, that's what New Year's resolutions are for.
9. Hot Chocolate
An everyday staple and one of the most important December food groups.
10. Caroling
Anytime, anywhere, I better hear your Christmas spirit ringing loud and clear.
11. Christmas decorations
This is the most important part of Christmas by far. They should be able to see your Christmas lights from space. You're also going to need Christmas scented candles everywhere and absolutely everything in your house had better be holiday-themed.
