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Every time October comes to an end, young adults brace for the return of "cuffing season." The colder months bring with them a surge of single people looking for a partner to spend the holiday season with. Enduring images of a cute, bundled up couple ice skating hand in hand or drinking hot chocolate by the fire in matching pajamas fill our heads.

These are nice fantasies, but even for those of us who are coupled up, they're not always reality. Sometimes you might have a partner who doesn't enjoy the holidays, or gets too cold to go ice skating, or prefers to go out on the town instead of staying in by the fireplace (which you may or may not have). But that doesn't mean you can't enjoy the holiday season!

Whether you're single or simply always looking for a way to be festive, here are five solo date ideas to try this holiday season.

Have a pajama movie night.

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This idea needs no explanation. Make some popcorn, gather your favorite snacks and drinks, slip into your coziest pajamas and cuddle up on your couch for a relaxing night in. You could even light a holiday scented candle for some festive ambience. Watch whatever your heart desires, or choose from a selection of classic holiday movies!

Go gift shopping

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Malls and retail stores often go all out for the holiday season, making a shopping excursion an experience full of twinkly lights, festive scents, and beautiful decorations. Grab a festive Starbucks drink as fuel before heading out to find gifts for all of your favorite people. Make it an adventures and explore thrift stores or outlets you've never been to before.

Try a new holiday recipe

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For those of us who like to cook, the holiday season is filled with endless possibilities. Treat yourself the way you would a special guest, and make a holiday treat you've always wanted to try! To get really creative, you can search for seasonal recipes from different parts of the world, such as tamales from Mexico or mulled wine from Germany.

Check out live music at a local coffee shop

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Nothing says cozy like a hot cup of coffee. Plus, many independent coffee shops regularly host live music performances or even poetry nights. You can get your caffeine fix while enjoying a show.

Visit holiday light displays

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Whether you head to see the giant Christmas tree in your city's downtown square or simply take a stroll through your neighborhood, twinkly light displays are always a treat for the eyes during the holiday season. Grab a warm cup of hot chocolate or apple cider to keep you company as you take in the sights. You can also stroll with headphones and listen to your favorite holiday tunes.

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Have a pajama movie night.

Go gift shopping

Try a new holiday recipe

Check out live music at a local coffee shop

Visit holiday light displays

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2. If you really care about your grades

3. When you get a new homework assignment

4. When people ask what you're going to do after college

5. When you see people who don't study and get good grades

6. We're all broke here

7. FREE FOOD IS FREE FOOD!

8. When it seems like everyone in class is smart - EXCEPT THE PEOPLE IN YOUR GROUP PROJECT!!

Other than knowledge and all those important things

How to take stairs.

Caffeine is your friend.

How to study.

Finding free food.

How to take a nap anywhere.

How to appreciate sleep.

How to procrastinate productively.

Surprise: This is not on the syllabus

1. As a freshman, one does get to be called “freshman” by upperclassmen when they walk to parties in a mob of people.

2. Some of the best stories happen after 2 a.m.

3. Upperclassmen live for meal swipes from freshman because they are poor and need free food.

4. People are struggling just as much as you are so you're not alone.

5. You will never take privacy or personal space for granted ever again.

6. You are not the only one who has slept on the community bathroom floor after a night out.

7. Skipping class for Netflix is a valid excuse.

8. It’s totally acceptable to bring a pot of coffee, a sleeping bag and a pillow to the library.

9. Having class with a friend is the best because you can trade off days on who goes to class.

10. When you are a senior, you take the easiest classes to boost your GPA.

11. How to pull an all-nighter.

12. How to handle drunk people.

13. The drunk you does not look out for sober you about 90 percent of the time.

14. How to deal with a hangover.

15. How to interact with people very different from you.

16. The perfect amount to procrastinate on every assignment.

17. How to pass a class without paying for the textbook that was "required."

18. How to calculate your grades to see what you need on every test in order to maintain a passing grade.

19. How to hook-up with someone without getting emotions involved (but we all know that doesn’t happen).

20. How to handle your roommate when you want to strangle them.

21. That you miss your parent’s every day.

22. How to get into a bar when you aren’t 21.

23. How to BS on assignments, out loud and on your resume.

24. That theme parties are the greatest.

25. How to find free events that have free food.

26. That when there are puppies on campus it will be the greatest day of your life.

27. Alarms are necessary and you must set like seven of them in order to wake up in time for class.

28. Greek parties are exactly how they are in movies.

29. Care packages are treated like Christmas presents.

30. The friends you meet in college will become your bridesmaids and groomsmen.

31. That printers only break when you need them the most.

32. Cereal, ramen noodles, Easy Mac and microwavable pancakes can be used for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

33. That classes before 8 a.m. should be illegal.

34. Changing your major is OK.

Don't let the thesaurus-inspired vocabularies in our résumés fool you. We're actually just big kids.

"You should know exactly what career is right for your future by the time you're 18."

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