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Reasons Why Christmas Is The Best Time Of The Year

And how I get in the Christmas spirit!

Bailey Pontikos
Dec 19, 2016
Pace University
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Reasons Why Christmas Is The Best Time Of The Year
Bailey Pontikos

So the countdown begins (unless you're like me and started November 1st). Less than a week until 'Santa! Oh, my God! Santa's coming! I know him I know him!'.

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College kids come home after a stressful week of finals; high schoolers are cherishing every moment of their two-week break, and parents enjoy each moment of their families together again. The stress of Christmas shopping, studying, making sure your grades are in check, traveling home, is finally over!! College students are reuniting with high school friends they haven't seen since Thanksgiving, or sometimes even August.

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To me, I love nothing more than waking up Christmas morning, decked out in Christmas jammies, with homemade hot chocolate my mom makes every year, and feeling the joyful energy surrounding me. Seeing everyone open their gifts that you stressed over buying, hoping they would love it (and they do). Relaxing, watching Christmas movies, cuddling with your animals, because being home during the holidays is always the best way to end the year. I think everyone can agree that Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year and always remember; The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for ALL to hear!

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Feeling like an old scrooge and need help getting into the Christmas spirit? Here are my favorite things to do when it's Christmas time.

1. Watching my favorite Christmas movies- cliche... I know but putting on Elf, The Santa Clause movies, Mikey's Once Upon a Christmas, or any of the Home Alone films always alway always gets me ready for Christmas.

2. Christmas cookies!!- Christmas cut-out cookies are always SO fun to make with either your best friends or family members. Plus, they're a great snack to have while watching those Christmas movies!

3. Wrapping gifts- Weird, I know but for some reason wrapping everyone's Christmas presents, to me, is super festive and fun. It get's old after awhile but still helps!!

4. Jamming to classic Christmas tunes- Whether you are an Elvis Presley, Mariah Carey, Jbiebs, or Michael Buble fan jamming out to their Christmas albums is so much fun. Personally, joyrides in my car singing Christmas music is the best way to get in the Christmas spirit.

5. Decorate!- A decked out house in Christmas lights, Christmas trees, gingerbread houses, and a lit sugar cookie scented candle always ties anyone into a jolly mood. I know it makes me happy!

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Hope everyone has a safe and fun Holiday!!! Merry Christmas & a very Happy New Year!!!

Xx.

Bailey Pontikos.



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