A Reminder To Cherish The Little Things This Holiday Season
Start writing a post
Relationships

A Reminder To Cherish The Little Things This Holiday Season

Remembering what the holidays are really about.

219
A Reminder To Cherish The Little Things This Holiday Season
Pexels

As we approach the holiday season, I want to share a reminder with everyone about making the best of the time we have during the holidays.

Every holiday is full of hustle and bustle, running errands, the stress of cleaning the house for holiday parties, and preparing to cook until every ingredient in your house is gone. I know it's very cliche to say "cherish the little things" or "make the most of the time you have with family and friends" but those statements are true.

Now don't get me wrong, I love to shop, bake and decorate for sure! However, there are times where I feel like everything going on around me gets way too overwhelming. I often forget to think about why I'm really doing all of it in the first place. Thanksgiving is something that is not only about getting together to appreciate what we're thankful for, but also to cherish the times we have with each other. The laughs, the stories, and the memories shared among the dinner table is something that I take to heart. These times are ones that need to be appreciated and treasured forever.

Thanksgiving only happens once a year, so make it the best. Complaining about the unimportant things such as; having to visit your annoying cousin, or having to do more dishes than you hoped, is not what should be the topic of the holiday. Taking the time to try to make this year the best year is what's important. When I say "take the time to try to make this year the best", that does not mean spend the most money or cook the most food. That statement means to sit down next to someone you haven't seen in a while and ask how they are, give someone a hug, cook someone a meal out of the kindness of your heart, make someone smile by a simple memory or good deed. Do the little things and you'll love the holidays more than you already do.

To me, the holiday season is suppose to be full of happiness and warmth. Allowing yourself to remember why we do the things we do on the holidays will make it that much more enjoyable. We celebrate the holidays for family, joy, tradition, love, memories, laughter, friends and good times. And hey, that annoying cousin and those dirty dishes can't be too bad. So just think about the good times and remember the little things.

Have a great holiday season and make the best of the time you have.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

46517
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

29490
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

953754
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

163999
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments